THIRD QUARTER, 2011 NUMBER 633

FEATURES

Financial Statements 14 of the IATSE For the years ended April 30, 2011 and 2010

Report of the General 38 Executive Board meeting Boston, Massachusetts, July 25 – 29, 2011

Win a Trip to Hawaii! Join the IATSE-PAC “Stand Up, 82 Fight Back” Campaign INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THEATRICAL STAGE EMPLOYEES, MOVING PICTURE TECHNICIANS, ARTISTS AND ALLIED CRAFTS OF THE UNITED STATES, ITS TERRITORIES AND CANADA, AFL-CIO, CLC

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Matthew D. Loeb James B. Wood International President General Secretary–Treasurer Thomas C. Short Michael W. Proscia International General Secretary– President Emeritus Treasurer Emeritus Edward C. Powell International Vice President Emeritus

Timothy F. Magee Brian J. Lawlor 1st Vice President 7th Vice President 900 Pallister Ave. 1430 Broadway, 20th Floor Detroit, MI 48202 New York, NY 10018 DEPARTMENTS Michael Barnes Michael F. Miller, Jr. 2nd Vice President 8th Vice President 2401 South Swanson Street 10045 Riverside Drive Philadelphia, PA 19148 Toluca Lake, CA 91602 4 President’s 26 On The Show Floor J. Walter Cahill John T. Beckman, Jr. 3rd Vice President 9th Vice President 5010 Rugby Avenue 1611 S. Broadway, #110 Newsletter Bethesda, MD 20814 St Louis, MO 63104 28 Safety Zone Thom Davis Daniel DiTolla 4th Vice President 10th Vice President 5 General Secretary- 2520 West Olive Avenue 1430 Broadway, 20th Floor Burbank, CA 91505 New York, NY 10018 31 Local News & Views Anthony M. DePaulo John Ford Treasurer’s Message 5th Vice President 11th Vice President 1430 Broadway, 20th Floor 326 West 48th Street New York, NY 10018 New York, NY 10036 8 IATSE and Labor Damian Petti John M. Lewis 36 On Stage In Focus 6th Vice President 12th Vice President 201-208 57th Ave., S.W. 22 St. Joseph Street Movement News Calgary, Alberta Toronto, Ontario 86 In Memoriam Canada T2H 2K8 Canada M4Y 1J9 Craig Carlson 13 Let’s Get Organized 13th Vice President 216 S. Jefferson St., #400 89 Directory of Local Chicago, IL 60661 22 On The Road Secretaries and TRUSTEES Thomas J. Cleary C. Faye Harper 216 S. Jefferson St., #400 2695 Dayview Lane 25 On Location Business Agents Chicago, IL 60661 Atlanta, GA 30331 George Palazzo 1811 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506

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As I stated in my newsletter in the last issue of the Bulletin, orga- nized labor has been under siege for too long. At this juncture, we must increase our involvement in the political process or lose the ability to protect our members nationwide. In order to overcome some of the challenges we face, we must maintain and increase our involvement in the political process. We cannot afford to allow Wisconsin’s Governor Scott Walker, or Ohio’s AGovernor John Kasich, or Florida’s Governor Rick Scott and too many others to continue blaming workers for state financial problems that are the product of fiscal irresponsibility on the part of others. Our voice must be heard on the local level as well as the national level. Make no mistake, we are in the fight of our lives. As we head into the 2012 election cycle, we have the opportunity to act and not just stand by as our rights are stripped away. That is why, with the approval of the General Executive Board, the Interna- tional has engaged the services of Solidarity Strategies, a Washington-based firm that is providing assistance to the IATSE’s Political Action Committee and politi- cal fundraising efforts that will help us attain a greater voice in politics. Like it or not, providing financial support to legislators that stand with us undoubtedly enhances our voice. In short, we must become a bigger player in the game. To this end, Solidarity Strategies formulated the Stand Up, Fight Back OFFICIA L NOTICE campaign for the IATSE-PAC, and I am urging every member of this great Alliance who resides in the United States, to get involved in this campaign This is to advise that the regular Mid- by making a contribution to the PAC. As an expression of appreciation for a Winter Meeting of the General Executive monthly contribution of ten dollars or more, members are eligible to partici- Board is scheduled to be held at The Westin pate in our contest to win a trip to Hawaii (read more about the contest on Peachtree Plaza, 210 Peachtree St., Atlanta, page 82 in this Bulletin). While the trip to Hawaii is a way for the IATSE-PAC GA 30303 at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January to express its thanks for contributions, the goal here is not just to go to Ha- 30, 2012, and will remain in session through waii. The real prize is promoting political involvement and growing our PAC and including Friday, February 3, 2012. All business to come before the Board must be to protect what we at IATSE have fought so hard for over one hundred years. submitted to the General Office no later than We cannot sit back and let others fight our battles. We must join with our fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting. brothers and sisters in organized labor and beyond to fight for our jobs, our Local Union representatives planning to community, our future, and the future of our families. attend the meeting must make hotel reser- We cannot just play defense. We can’t just talk the talk. We must realize vations with The Westin Peachtree Plaza by that the extreme anti-worker agenda hurts us all. History will judge us on the calling (404) 659-1400 or 1-800-937-8461. way we act at this crucial juncture. Guest room rate for the IATSE is $179.00, I urge you in the strongest terms to join the PAC and contribute today. A plus applicable taxes, for both single and double occupancy. In order to ensure that contribution form is printed on page 84 of this Bulletin, and you can get more you receive the preferred room rate estab- information about the IATSE-PAC by visiting our web site at: http://www. lished for our meeting, you must identify iatse-intl.org/pac/pac.html. You may also send in any questions or comments your affiliation with the IATSE. you have to: [email protected] Cut-off date: December 29, 2011 Join today and make our team stronger and more vital to the outcome of our futures!

4 Official Bulletin The Power of the T-Shirt

Another Labor Day has come and gone. For many in the popula- tion it was marked by an extra day of rest and maybe a backyard bar- beque. The annual newspaper articles made an appearance and each contained the obligatory discussion about why the long weekend at the beginning of September is not merely a marker for the end of summer, but rather recognition of the labor movement. AFor those of us that are a part of the labor movement, this Labor Day felt different than ones of years past. The events of the past few months have reminded us that there are some that see labor as an obstacle to their agenda. There are some that feel the influence of labor in society should be diminished and there are some that are putting a tremendous amount of ef- fort into accomplishing that goal. Many of you have found yourself participating in rallies and other events that are intended to demonstrate the solidarity of labor and to let those who would oppose us know that we will not sit idly by. At these events you have found yourself joined by other IATSE members as well as members of other 2012 S UPPLIES unions and organizations that share your views. The 2012 local union supplies and At each of these rallies the emblems of different unions are everywhere. membership cards will be mailed at the You have no doubt worn a hat or shirt at such a rally that bore the IATSE end of November to those local unions emblem. You have become familiar with many of the other unions insignias that have submitted their 3rd Quarter Re- while at the same time others have become more familiar with ours. Without port for 2011 and purchased the neces- having to ask, those in attendance immediately recognize what union each sary number of per capita stamps. The number of per capita stamps that participant belongs to and recognize the sense of pride that they have for must be purchased is based on the num- their union. Many of you have no doubt worn similar items during your lei- ber of members reported on the 1st and sure time and had someone recognize you as a proud union member. 2nd Quarterly Reports plus two times the While many of our local unions have made various apparel items avail- number of members reported on the 3rd able to their membership for many years, the International has never made Quarterly Report (to allow for an estimate of the numbers that will be reported on this type of merchandise readily available. That has now changed. the 4th Quarterly Report). When the 4th During the mid-summer General Executive Board meeting in Boston, Quarterly Report is submitted in January MA, we launched the IATSE Online Store and put a link to the store on the 2012, an adjustment to balance the local’s International’s Web site (www.iatse-intl.org). You can now order a variety account is made if necessary. of union-made products and apparel items, all of which bear the IATSE PER CAPITA TAX INCREASES emblem. The wide variety of items will allow for use in both your personal and professional lives. Over time, we expect that additional items will be Delegates to the 66th Quadrennial added and colors and styles will be changed. Also if you have a suggestion Convention voted to increase the per we welcome your input. capita tax for local unions by one dollar An assortment of the items for purchase at the IATSE Online Store can ($1.00) effective 1/1/2012, all of which is to be allocated to the General Fund. Per be found on page 30 in this issue of the Official Bulletin and the complete capita tax for Special Department local selection can be accessed through the International’s Web site. We encour- unions will remain unchanged. age you to take a look.

Third Quarter 2011 5 On this 10th Anniversary of 9/11, we again express our gratitude to those individuals who gave their time and service towards the rescue and recovery in the days and weeks following that tragic day.

“We are proud of...and deeply grateful for... the immediate response from the countless vendors and crew people in the New York area that have contributed their time, support and assistance in response to this terrible tragedy. Equipment suppliers have responded with trucks, lights and generators at the site of the rescue and recovery efforts and other significant staging areas. Brave members of our production locals went in repeatedly to set up, man and move lights and equipment in the midst of the rubble and devastation so that the rescue efforts could proceed day and night.”

GEORGE PATAKI, FORMER GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK REFLECT. REMEMBER. UNITE.

IATSE Members who Samuel Chase John Duvall Carolyn Gershenson Dennis Malone Rudolph Pelikan donated their time Fred Chesterman Scott Eberle Don Glenn James V. Malone Balint Pinczehelyi in the rescue and Archangelo Ciotti Thomas Farmer Damian Gonzales Sean Malone Richard Porta recovery relief at Jack Coffen John Farraday Charles Goodman James Manzione Noah Prince Ground Zero at the Peter Colavito Greg Farrell Timothy Guinness Charles Marroquin Jonathan Ramirez World Trade Center Charles Colon Gregory Farrell James Harris Rick L. Marroquin Michael Rattinger in New York City. Steve Comesky George Feldbauer Tim Healy Michael Maurer Michael Reed Greg Addison Patrick Cousins Edwin Figueroa Thomas Hill David McAllister Jim Reid Richard Audino Ralph Crowley Kenneth Finlay Thomas Hocking Francis McBride Malcolm Reid Paul Bailey Paul Daley John Finnerty Anthony Iulo John McCabe James Richards Rodney Bauer Jeremiah Dalton Dan Fisher Jenny Kane Sean McCague Kevin Roach Kelly Beaton Andy Day Martha Fishkin Kathleen King Sean McCardell Mathew Rohn John Begley Chris De Titta Joseph Fittipaldi William Klatt James McCullagh Nat Russell Sam Bender Gerald De Titta Ray Fortune Eric Kutner James McMillan Philip Saad Timothy Berg Guido De Curtis Jay Fortune Ross La Terra John Merriman Klaus Schreiber Michael Berg Moira Demos Michael Fradianni Sal Lanza James Miller Jeremy Schroeder Tim Berg Keith Devlin Steven Fratianni Maddy Ledermann Jeff Naparstek Lowell Schulman Laurent Blanchette James Dillinger John Fundus Charles Libin Mark Newell Tristan Sheridan Hugo Bonilla James A. Dolan Richard Galante Martin Lowry Andrew Niceberg James Silverstein Gary Brink James P. Dolan Jamie Gallagher Todd Mac Nicholl Jon Nussbaum David Skutch Sam Burrell Thomas Dolan James Galvin Dan Mahoney George Ellas Ortiz Alan Stetson Bill Cassidy Jesse Dublanica William Geiger Carmen Maldonado Rocco Palmieri Derrick Still

6 Official Bulletin “At a time when our country is so divided, we look back at the tragedy of 9/11 with a great sense of the devastation, both physi- cal and emotional, of that day and think for that moment we were one country, sharing our humanity, our grief and our outrage. We should remember the power of our resolve then, put aside our differences now and move this country forward, not only for our- selves, but to honor those we lost, and the families that still have to shoulder the unbearable burdens of that loss.”

MATTHEW D. LOEB, INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT REFLECT. REMEMBER. UNITE.

Bob Stocklin Scott Bender Richard E. Donohue Freeman Hawes, II Ron Rebentisch Equipment Suppliers John Suriano Robert Borch George Dummitt Chris Higgins Michael Ross Angel Aerial Alexander Toles Jonathan Bracken Ephraim Dunsky Chad Holly John Santagata Available Light Irma Vando Anne E. Bradford Frank Dwyer, Jr. Ray Howell Christopher Schubert Camera Service Ctr. Peter Vietro-Hannum Josh Braun James Edmiston Steven J. Jones Robert Score Thomas Von Rauchhaupt James E. Brien Ryan Ensser Jaki Johnsen John B. Senter, III Feature Systems James Walsh, Jr. Kenny Brock Thomas Fedigan Brad Kaplan Jennifer Sharpe Hello World Comm. James Walsh, Sr. Stephen Burns Michael R. Fedigan Christopher P. Kelley Jay Silverstein Kaufman Astoria Studios Paul Wardwell Bryan F. Chebetak Edmund B. Fisher Michael W. Kelly Donna M. Smith Thomas Yostpille Andrew S. Claffey Raymond Frederick David Kidd Luna Bob Somerville James J. Claffey, Jr. Lonnie Gaddy Deirdra Kragnes Musco Lites Helen Toth The IA individuals Gary Cohen Alejandro C. Galvez Frank Linn, Jr. Navesync Sound Albert Toth who donated their Charles Copper Philip Giller John Magliula Glenn Treubig Panavision services at Yankee Paul Davila Antonio Goncalves Robert Matzler Paramount Prod. Support Stadium for the Marcial E. Davis Ronald Gort Timothy McCulloch Emilio P. Uriarte Prayer for America Tracy DeMarzo Angelo Grasso Robert McDonough Jerry Valenzuela Paris Lighting service on September Kevin Dessisso Arthur Grillman Kevin McElligatt Gilbert Velez Silver Trucks John F. Warburton 24, 2001. Francis P. DeVerna, Jr. Michele Gutierrez David J. McKennan State Supply Glenn Acosta Manny Diaz Holly P. Hanson Paul Merkle Stewart Wagner Steven Zuch Enterprises Frank Alter Michael Donnelly Hugh Hardyman Stuart Mildener James J. Whelan Carl A. Baldasso Edward J. Donohue James Harris Kevin Nesbitt Richard J. Wirth Third Watch Steve Beers George A. Donohue Joseph Harris German Pavon, III Erik Yans Xeno Lights, Inc.

Third Quarter 2011 7 National Labor College Honors President Loeb

On August 2, 2011, the National U.S. dedicated exclusively to the sible representation that we can give Labor College honored International education needs of union mem- them. President Matthew D. Loeb at a gala bers, leaders and their families. It What we’ve done in our organi- at the college’s Silver Spring cam- offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in zation from the top to the bottom is Opus, attended by 325 labor leaders, Labor Studies in six majors, and to make sure that we provide tools including AFL-CIO President Rich- also has a School of Professional for people to be leaders. I feel ob- ard Trumka. Also honored at the Studies, which offers both Bache- ligated to give them those tools.” festivities, titled “A Time To Build,” lor of Arts and Bachelor of Science To that end, President Loeb brings were Mark H. Ayers, president degrees. all IA reps and officers to the Labor of the Building and Construction “I’m honored and humbled to be College for three days each year. In Trades Department of the AFL-CIO; here with these other labor leaders,” addition he stated, “I run seminars AFTRA president Roberta Reardon; said President Loeb, who reflected at each of the district meetings so Ray Hair, president of the American on the fact that he had taken cours- that every local union officer in our Federation of Musicians; SAG Alliance is granted the oppor- president Ken Howard, and tunity to get some education Nick Wyman, president of Ac- NATIONAL on an annual basis. We work tor’s Equity. LABOR closely with the Labor College President Trumka lauded COLLEGE in respect to this.” Ayers for his ongoing commit- The IA has also implement- ment to education as a key to building es at the Labor College in the early ed a program that subsidizes local the labor movement, and entertain- 1990s. The experience proved so union leaders who are interested in ment union leaders for their strong valuable that as International Presi- taking courses at the Labor College support of building labor through dent, he now emphasizes education or another bona fide institution so public advocacy and action. for the entire IA leadership. “All the they will have the tools to be as in- The event raised $400,000 for members of the labor movement formed and valuable to their mem- the NLC, the only college in the deserve no less than the best pos- bers as possible.

From left to right: Ira Mont (AEA Vice President, accepting for President Nick Wyman), Paul Almeida (DPE President, accepting for AFM President Ray Hair); AFTRA President Roberta Reardon; IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb; SAG President Ken Howard, and President of the NATIONAL AFL-CIO Richard Trumka. LABOR COLLEGE

8 Official Bulletin DISTRICTS 11 & 12 ADOPT TWO INTERESTING RESOLUTIONS

Delegates attending the recent Districts 11 & 12 Con- will provide smaller locals an opportunity to send a rep- ventions passed motions that may be of interest to other resentative, as many do not have the financial resources IATSE Districts. In keeping with the IATSE’s Green Initia- to do so. The intention of the program is to promote a tive, as of the Canadian Off-Year Convention next spring, broader understanding of how the IATSE functions and to delegate packages will be distributed electronically to foster a closer working relationship between the locals. each attendee. This will be a great savings in both paper A local from each District took advantage of this new and in printing costs. program and sent an attendee to the General Executive The second motion provides a local from each District Board Meetings held recently in Boston. Both attendees with a maximum of $2,000 in financial support to send a subsequently wrote letters to their respective Districts representative to the General Executive Board Meetings. thanking them for the opportunity and expressing how This financial assistance will rotate among the locals and much they had learned about the IATSE and its workings.

CLC CONVENTION

Some of the crew working the Canadian Labour Congress Convention took time out to pose for a photo with IATSE International and Local Officers.

Front Row: (L to R) Elisha Burrows, Steve Darke, Joe Sawan, Susan Butler-Gray, CLC Delegate Kelly Moon and Natasha Heughn-Tony. Back Row: (L to R) International Vice President/Director of Canadian Affairs John M. Lewis, Mike Phelan, Dusty Kelly, Don Thorness, International Vice President Damian Petti and Bill Davies.

Third Quarter 2011 9 NDP Leader Jack Layton Passes Away

One of the most surprising out- On July 25, Mr. Layton stunned the saddened by the news. Jack Lay- comes of May’s Canadian federal elec- country by announcing that he had ton had always been a champion of tion was the unprecedented 103 seats once again been diagnosed with can- working families. Canada in general, won by the New Democratic Party, cer and would be temporarily step- and the labour movement in particu- along with 30% of the popular vote. ping down to deal with his health lar, has lost a true hero. Included are OFor the first time in the party’s history, issues. The IATSE sent a letter of sup- excerpts from an open letter from Mr. the NDP now forms the Official Opposi- port, with wishes for a full and speedy Layton to all Canadians, which was tion. This was a major step forward for recovery. released on the day of his passing. A the labour movement, and was due in Sadly, on August 22, less than a glimpse of the man is provided by a no small part to Jack Layton, Leader of month after stepping down, Mr. Lay- Tommy Douglas quote that Mr. Lay- the NDP. The gregarious and charming ton passed away from this second ton included in every email he sent: Mr. Layton, known as “Smilin’ Jack”, had bout of cancer. No matter their politi- “Courage my friends, ‘tis never too won the hearts of millions of Canadians. cal stripe, all Canadians were deeply late to build a better world.”

Jack Layton’s letter Dear Friends, to Canadians Tens of thousands of Canadians have written to me in recent weeks to wish me well. I want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughtful, inspiring and often beautiful notes, Aug 22, 2011 cards and gifts. Your spirit and love have lit up my home, my spirit, and my determination. 12:30:27 PM Unfortunately my treatment has not worked out as I hoped. So I am giving this letter to my partner Olivia to share with you in the circumstance in which I cannot continue. I recommend that Hull-Aylmer MP Nycole Turmel continue her work as our interim Dated: August 20, 2011, leader until a permanent successor is elected. Toronto, Ontario I recommend the party hold a leadership vote as early as possible in the New Year, on approximately the same timelines as in 2003, so that our new leader has ample time to reconsolidate our team, renew our party and our program, and move forward towards the next election. A few additional thoughts: To other Canadians who are on journeys to defeat cancer and to live their lives, I say this: please don’t be discouraged that my own journey hasn’t gone as well as I had hoped. You must not lose your own hope. Treatments and therapies have never been better in the face of this disease. You have every reason to be optimistic, determined, and focused on the future. My only other advice is to cherish every moment with those you love at every stage of your journey, as I have done this summer. ... to all Canadians: Canada is a great country, one of the hopes of the world. We can be a better one – a country of greater equality, justice, and opportunity. We can build a prosperous economy and a society that shares its benefits more fairly. We can look after our seniors. We can offer better futures for our children. We can do our part to save the world’s environment. We can restore our good name in the world. We can do all of these things because we finally have a party system at the national level where there are real choices; where your vote matters; where working for change can actually bring about change. In the months and years to come, New Democrats will put a compelling new alter- native to you. My colleagues in our party are an impressive, committed team. Give them a careful hearing; consider the alternatives; and consider that we can be a better, fairer, more equal country by working together. Don’t let them tell you it can’t be done. My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world. All my very best, Jack Layton

10 Official Bulletin Pictured here are International Vice Presidents Thom Davis and Michael F. Miller, Jr. with David Sickler, South- ern Regional Director of the Califor- nia Building and Construction Trades Council at the 2011 Joe Hill Organizer Awards Luncheon, held in Los Angeles, where International Vice President Michael Miller, Jr. was awarded the Private Sector Award for Organizing. Brother Miller accepted it on behalf of the IATSE and believes that it is in direct relation to the IA’s efforts in organizing “The Biggest Loser.”

International and Local officers took time out from the 2011 District 8 Convention, held at the Weber’s Inn, Ann Arbor, Michigan, on July 19-20, 2011, for a photo opportunity. From left to right: Mark Gordon, Local 395 Treasurer; Joseph Short, Special Representative; Ellen Katz, Local 395 Vice President; Joann Hazelbaker, member of Local 395 and 2011 District 8 Convention committee member; Michael F. Miller, Jr., International Vice President/Division Director of Motion Picture and Television Production; Timothy F. Magee, International Vice President; (in back) Mike Patterson, Local 395 Delegate; Cal Hazelbaker, Local 38 Business Representative; Matthew D. Loeb, International President; (in back) Rick Madison, District 8 Secretary-Treasurer and Local 17 Business Representative; Mark A. Berg, Local 395 Secretary; (in back) Dean Neeb, Local 395 Business Representative; and Larry Olsen, Local 395 President.

Third Quarter 2011 11 IATSE Hosts UNI-MEI World Management Committee Meeting

On August 23, 2011, the Interna- Reid, and other members of the MEI, and it was noted that major tional hosted members of the UNI- Committee from Argentina, Austria, breakthroughs have been achieved MEI World Management Committee Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, in several countries with the intro- at its meeting in New York City. The Spain, the United Kingdom and the duction of new measures and/or one-day meeting was Co-Chaired by United States. legislative proposals. OUNI-MEI Director Johannes Studing- Among the many issues of com- Just prior to the adjournment of er and President Heinrich Bleicher- mon concern discussed included the meeting, Heinrich Bleicher-Nagels- Nagelsmann, and was held at the the Global Campaign Against Digi- mann announced that he was stepping IATSE General Office. Attendees of tal Theft. It was reported that the down from his post as President. To the meeting also included President working group on this issue has fill the vacated position, the Commit- Loeb who serves on the Committee, held several meetings during the tee elected BECTU General Secretary General Secretary-Treasurer Wood, first half of 2011 to coordinate na- Gerry Morrissey to serve as President Assistant to the President Debbie tional efforts and actions by UNI of UNI-MEI.

Pictured here are the attending members of the World Management Committee and other attendees.

On Sunday, July 17, 2011, in Valley Village, California, a reception to support the re-election of Congressman Howard Berman was held by the Directors Guild of America, and co-hosted by International President Matthew D. Loeb.

From left to right: International Vice President/Division Director, Motion Picture & Television Production Michael F. Miller, Jr., National Executive Director of Local 600 Bruce Doering, Direc- tor Paris Barclay, Alec French of Thorsen French Advocacy, Congressman Berman, Inter- national Vice President Thom Davis and David Behm, Local 600 Western Region Director.

12 Official Bulletin “Right to Work”? Right to Organize!

In organizing, when looking is a great idea, and, in keeping with ber of years but have not yet joined around us for opportunities, we often the spirit of trade unionism, it is impor- the local would be offered member- tend to see only the big targets. But tant to explain to each new hire that ship with all initiation fees waived. sometimes the most important targets the local enforces the contract equally The only thing that is asked of the may be individuals, people we see for all employees, whether members new member is that they pay for two every day and work beside, who may or non-members. From filing griev- quarters of per capita dues in ad- Ibe in unorganized parts of the orga- ances to making sure they fully un- vance, although this requirement may nization, contractors brought in to derstand their benefits and workplace also be waived. The waiving of ini- do a specific, non-covered task, part rights, the union is the one entity that tiation fees would of course have to timers who don’t work enough to fall is there solely for the support and ben- be approved by each local’s executive under the jurisdiction of the collective efit of the worker. This demonstration board. By coordinating with the Of- bargaining agreement. These workers of union solidarity and concern can go fice of the International President, it can be prime targets for organizing, a long way in building good will with may also be possible to get the Inter- and are often the ones our individual non-member employees. national to waive the processing fees members can have the most impact While under the law, in right-to- associated with membership. When with. The mere mention of the ad- work states the collective bargain- done as a targeted drive for a limited vantages of the benefits earned under ing agreement must be enforced time period every year, locals have an IATSE contract can often change equally for all employees, there are seen very good results in getting non- workers attitudes towards union areas outside the contract where members to join. membership in a positive way. membership provides special ben- Similarly, locals have conducted The realization that our most im- efits. Training is one of those areas. amnesty drives, wherein the local and portant organizing target may be the Many locals offer training, espe- the International agree to waive any worker right next to us is especially cially in crafts that are underserved outstanding past per capita dues to important in the so-called “right-to- among their workforce, to members members who have been expelled work” states. Frequently in right-to- only, or to those who become mem- for non-payment of dues. Again, this work states IATSE members work bers. Training offered by the local would have to be approved by each side-by-side with non-members, do- is a members-only benefit. Keep a local’s executive board and the Office ing the exact same job, with the non- good awareness of the conditions of the International President. members earning the same benefits in your market. If the employer is These are all great ideas, but and wages as a loyal member. It some- having trouble filling certain posi- they are only a starting point. They times feels as though there is nothing tions, frequently having to travel should be used by local leadership we can do about this problem, but technicians in from other markets, it and members to begin attracting that is not the case. Local union lead- may be possible to set up training to non-members to join. Those of us ership, abetted by an actively partici- help some of your members move who are members know the ben- pating membership and a supportive into these underserved areas. You efits of membership, and the rights International, can do things to help should encourage non-members to and privileges, such as electing lo- persuade non-members that member- see this as an opportunity for them cal officers and helping to influence ship in the local can contribute to the to move up or create more work for the direction of our union. We are growth and security of what is, in re- themselves. Encourage them to join also keenly aware of the impact lo- ality, their union, too. in order to take advantage of this cal membership has on our working One of the things a local leader can unique career advancement oppor- lives. The thoughtful implementa- regularly do is to talk with non-mem- tunity. Another program that can be tions of programs such as these can bers, especially new employees, about successful is an annual membership spread those rights and benefits to the benefits they will come to enjoy drive where workers who have been those unorganized employees we working under a union contract. This on the referral list for a certain num- work with every day.

Third Quarter 2011 13 INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THEATRICAL STAGE EMPLOYEES, MOVING PICTURE TECHNICIANS, ARTISTS AND ALLIED CRAFTS OF THE UNITED STATES, ITS TERRITORIES AND CANADA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS and accompanying information for years ended April 30, 2011 and 2010

Mr. Matthew D. Loeb, President misstatement. An audit includes consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the International’s internal control over Crafts of the United States, its Territories and Canada financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, 1430 Broadway on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, New York, NY 10018 assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by the International, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide We have audited the accompanying consolidated statement of financial position of the a reasonable basis for our opinion. General Fund and Subsidiaries, the statements of financial position of the Convention In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, Transportation and Per Diem Fund and the Defense Fund of the International Alliance of the consolidated financial position of the General Fund and Subsidiaries, the financial position Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the of the Convention Transportation and Per Diem Fund and the Defense Fund of the International United States, its Territories and Canada (International) at April 30, 2011 and 2010, and the Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of related statements of activities and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial the United States, its Territories and Canada at April 30, 2011 and 2010, and the changes in their statements are the responsibility of management of the International. Our responsibility is to net assets and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. generally accepted in the United States of America. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit /s/PKF to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material July 11, 2011

INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THEATRICAL STAGE EMPLOYEES, MOVING PICTURE TECHNICIANS, ARTISTS AND ALLIED CRAFTS OF THE UNITED STATES, ITS TERRITORIES AND CANADA

GENERAL FUND AND SUBSIDIARIES GENERAL FUND AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statement of Financial Position Consolidated Statement of Activities Year Ended April 30 Year Ended April 30 2011 2010 2011 2010 ASSETS INCOME Cash $ 357,035 $ 295,372 Per capita tax (note 6) $17,138,160 $15,790,305 Board designated investment (notes 2 and 3) 4,277,102 3,152,137 Processing fees Investments, at market (notes 2 and 3) 36,164,544 34,549,692 General 574,100 523,100 Interest receivable 232,981 256,696 Immigration 491,343 430,070 Other receivables 175,736 51,112 Radio and television and A.C.T. 33,076 21,350 Protested checks 44,649 48,722 Special department 5,920 5,760 Loans and credits to locals 38,725 37,700 1,104,439 980,280 Prepaid insurance 45,948 45,948 Supplies and other 24,257 20,793 Prepaid real estate taxes 6,497 6,260 Interest earned Prepaid rent (note 4) 87,733 87,733 Merrill Lynch Investment Fund - Accounts 976,406 1,176,050 Real and personal property (notes 2 and 8) 4,053,790 4,057,281 Term deposits 172,170 166,884 Total assets $45,484,740 $42,588,653 Oppenheimer mutual funds 130,649 137,237 LIABILITIES Checking accounts 300 387 Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 295,970 $ 73,143 J.P. Morgan Chase money market 169 448 Tenant deposit payable 5,000 5,000 1,279,694 1,481,006 Accrued rent (note 4) 109,265 120,922 Radio and television and A.C.T. departments Accrued I.A.T.S.E. retirement fund (note 5) 13,072,309 12,311,635 Dues 206,945 190,431 Due to Convention Fund 147,299 114,212 Initiation fees 243 435 Due to Defense Fund 386,282 359,533 207,188 190,866 Deferred income (note 6) 5,102,994 4,531,481 Total liabilities 19,119,119 17,515,926 Rental income (note 10) 144,784 141,590 UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS Royalty income (note 7) 154,532 162,482 Unrestricted net assets (note 12) 26,365,621 25,072,727 Constitution and bylaws 7,498 8,873 Total liabilities and unrestricted net assets $45,484,740 $42,588,653 Miscellaneous income 151,634 143,592 Total income $20,212,186 $18,919,787 EXPENSES International President Matthew D. Loeb Salary $ 307,419 $ 299,626 Expenses 10,400 10,400 Transportation and incidentals 119,034 104,421 436,853 414,447

14 Official Bulletin GENERAL FUND AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statement of Activities (continued) Year Ended April 30 Year Ended April 30 2011 2010 2011 2010 General Secretary - Treasurer Depreciation 215,666 195,417 James B. Wood West coast building Salary 255,050 246,165 Real estate taxes 38,747 37,294 Expenses 10,400 10,400 Electricity 18,912 21,835 Transportation and incidentals 26,735 25,325 Depreciation 54,599 53,899 292,185 281,890 Management expense 10,800 12,060 Vice-Presidents Repairs and maintenance 43,102 53,777 Salaries 1,366,416 1,240,787 Miscellaneous 685 11,337 Expenses 41,600 41,600 Canada building Transportation and incidentals 299,865 212,236 Insurance 3,470 6,170 1,707,881 1,494,623 Accounting fees 4,725 6,165 Assistants to the President Repairs and maintenance 1,795 8,986 Salaries 325,191 306,719 Real estate taxes 20,949 19,407 Expenses 10,400 10,400 Depreciation 20,989 20,905 Transportation and incidentals 83,806 85,732 Miscellaneous 19,387 11,981 419,397 402,851 11,839,351 11,497,971 International Trustees Total expenses 18,385,922 17,902,921 Salaries 27,483 31,951 Change in net assets before investment (gain)/loss 1,826,264 1,016,866 Transportation and incidentals 25,700 21,511 Investment (gain)/loss 53,183 53,462 Unrealized loss on investments 60,531 160,580 International Representatives Realized (gain) on sale of investments (57,778) (217,636) Salaries 2,530,515 2,634,703 2,753 (57,056) Expenses 67,600 80,400 Change in net assets (note 12) $1,823,511 $1,073,922 Transportation and incidentals 592,890 535,745 $3,191,005 $3,250,848 Special Representatives and GENERAL FUND AND SUBSIDIARIES Miscellaneous Assignments Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Salaries $ 365,881 $ 424,147 Expenses 800 800 Year Ended April 30 Transportation and incidentals 79,386 81,882 2011 2010 446,067 506,829 Administrative and general expenses CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Office salaries 1,305,449 1,162,150 Change in net assets $1,823,511 $1,073,922 Stationery and printing 165,293 94,514 Pension related changes other then benefit cost (530,617) (4,310,376) Official bulletin 575,478 595,980 1,292,894 (3,236,454) Telecommunications 93,807 90,118 Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to Postage 123,303 136,373 net cash provided by operating activities Insurance - general 138,069 134,514 Depreciation 291,254 270,221 Hospitalization and insurance 2,018,724 1,921,446 Canadian translation (1,111,201) Audit and computer services 161,865 162,000 Straight-line rent (11,657) (11,953) Legal fees and expenses 572,652 602,315 Unrealized loss on investments 60,531 160,580 New York office rent (note 4) 658,470 630,114 Realized (gain) on sale of investments (57,778) (217,636) Payroll taxes 483,426 448,974 Changes in certain other accounts Convention expenses 1,644 224,689 Interest receivable 23,715 (9,597) Subscriptions, trade papers and publicity 35,266 37,191 Other receivables (124,624) (41,677) Executive board meetings 246,387 443,923 Protested checks 4,073 (13,686) Canadian office expenses 4,191 4,506 Loans and credits to locals (1,025) 7,300 Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss (note 2) (37,374) 53,807 Prepaid expenses (237) (268) Storage rent and related expenses 45,287 46,932 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 222,827 (1,673) Investment fees and other 209,322 195,129 Accrued I.A.T.S.E. Retirement Fund 760,674 4,744,945 Office expenses and supplies 160,250 120,164 Due to other funds 33,087 (21,104) Emblems, seals, etc. 36,889 54,467 Due to Defense Fund 26,749 (50,937) Per capita tax Due to Security Department (6,751) A.F.L. - C.I.O. 758,915 650,125 Deferred income 571,513 692,529 Union Label and Service Department 22,800 22,800 Total adjustments 1,799,102 4,389,092 Canadian Labour Congress 66,313 66,037 Net cash provided by operating activities 3,091,996 1,152,638 Department of Professional Employees 56,000 54,000 Tickets for dinners and testimonials 23,777 26,464 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Donations 268,003 247,125 Purchase of investments (24,829,296) (28,502,932) I.A.T.S.E. Retirement Fund costs (note 5) 2,540,840 2,201,677 Proceeds from sales of investments 23,211,691 28,386,932 Office - pension 204,630 163,719 Purchase of real and personal property (287,763) (396,209) Exhibit 33,833 31,023 Board designated investment (1,124,965) (656,176) Computer 116,336 102,785 Net cash (used) by investing activities (3,030,333) (1,168,385) Lease expenses 6,903 21,540 Consultant fees 96,377 120,359 Increase (decrease) in cash 61,663 (15,747) Miscellaneous 192,400 171,778 Cash at beginning of year 295,372 311,119 Cash at end of year $ 357,035 $ 295,372

Third Quarter 2011 15 GENERAL FUND AND SUBSIDIARIES fair value. The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements measuring fair value into three broad levels with the highest priority to quoted prices in April 30, 2011 active markets (Level I) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level III). Fair value measurements are classified in one of the following categories: Level I - Observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active Note 1 - Organization markets. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Level II - Observable inputs other than quoted prices substantiated by market data and Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, its Territories and Canada, (the International) observable, either directly or indirectly for the asset or liability. This includes quoted prices was established July 17, 1893. for similar assets or liabilities in active markets. The purpose of the International is to achieve, by organization and mutual endeavor, Level III - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that the improvement of the social and economic conditions of employees identified with the are significant to the fair value of the assets and liabilities. theatrical, moving picture, entertainment, amusement and commercial or industrial show In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the industries of the United States and Canada. In addition, the International seeks to insure fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is the maintenance of a fair rate of wages, to ensure the employment of all members, and to based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value of the measurement. secure by unity of action, wise, honorable, and conservative mediation, so that equity may Management of the Fund’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair be obtained. value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the The International’s wholly-owned subsidiary, the I.A.T.S.E. Realty Corporation (Realty investment. Corp.), a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation, was incorporated on September The following table summarizes the valuation of the International’s investments by the 3, 1999 to hold title to property, collect income therefrom and pay related expenses. The above fair value hierarchy levels as of April 30, 2011 and April 30, 2010: International has a 100% controlling financial interest in the Realty Corp. 2011 On April 5, 2005, a second whollyowned subsidiary, the I.A.T.S.E. International Building Description Level I Level II Level III Total Corporation (Building Corp.), was incorporated as a nonshare capital corporation in Ontario, Board designated Canada to hold title to property, collect income therefrom and pay related expenses. The investments (A) International has a 100% controlling financial interest in the Building Corp. Government securities $2,784,386 - - $2,784,386 Corporate bonds 1,387,188 - - 1,387,188 Note 2 - Summary of significant accounting policies Cash and cash equivalents - 105,528 - 105,528 The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the General Fund and its 4,171,574 105,528 - 4,277,102 subsidiaries, Realty Corp. and Building Corp. All intercompany accounts and transactions Investments, at market are eliminated. Government securities 21,498,249 - - 21,498,249 The International and Realty Corp. are tax exempt organizations under the provisions Corporate bonds 7,071,491 - - 7,071,491 of Sections 501(c)(5) and 501(c)(7), respectively, of the Internal Revenue Code and file Mutual funds 2,972,471 - - 2,972,471 annual information returns as required. Cash and cash equivalents - 4,422,493 - 4,422,493 The Building Corp. is a Canadian tax exempt not for profit Corporation. Non-marketable security - - 199,840 199,840 The International’s functional currency is the United States dollar. Some transactions of 31,542,211 4,422,493 199,840 36,164,544 the International are made in Canadian dollars. Gains and losses from these transactions Total investments $35,713,785 $4,528,021 $199,840 $40,441,646 are included in income as they occur. These assets are translated using year-end rates while income is translated at average exchange rates. The International records 2010 adjustments resulting from these transactions as foreign currency exchange (gain) loss in Description Level I Level II Level III Total the consolidated statement of activities. Board designated Buildings are being depreciated on a straight-line basis over a useful life of 39 years. investments (A) Furniture and equipment are being depreciated on a straight-line basis over useful lives Government securities $2,055,861 - - $2,055,861 ranging from five to seven years. Corporate bonds 980,378 - - 980,378 In preparing its consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles Cash and cash equivalents - 115,898 - 115,898 generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), the International makes 3,036,239 115,898 - 3,152,137 estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the Investments, at market date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during Government securities 19,984,420 - - 19,984,420 the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Corporate bonds 7,551,377 - - 7,551,377 The International’s cash is deposited in various banks. The International has not Mutual funds 2,593,675 - - 2,593,675 experienced any losses on its cash deposits. Cash and cash equivalents - 4,387,702 - 4,387,702 The International reports investments in equity securities with readily determined fair Non-marketable security - - 32,518 32,518 values and all investments in debt securities at fair value with unrealized gains and losses 30,129,472 4,387,702 32,518 34,549,692 included in the consolidated statement of activities. Investments consist primarily of Merrill Total investments $33,165,711 $4,503,600 $32,518 $37,701,829 Lynch Investment Fund Accounts, Harris Private Banking, J.P. Morgan Chase Money Market Fund, and Oppenheimer Mutual Funds. (A)In July 2001, the General Executive Board authorized the allocation of funds from the Certain information in the fiscal 2010 consolidated financial statements has been General Fund to a building reserve. For the fiscal years 2011 and 2010, funds in the amount reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2011 presentation. of $966,850 and $428,670, respectively, were transferred to a Building reserve account. The International has evaluated subsequent events through July 11, 2011, and has Such funds were deposited into a Merrill Lynch investment account. The fair value for the determined there are no subsequent events or transactions which would require recognition Merrill Lynch investment account at April 30, 2011 and 2010 was $4,277,102 and $3,152,137, or disclosure in the International‘s consolidated financial statements. respectively. The change in investments classified as Level III are as follows: Note 3 - Investments Balance, April 30, 2010 and 2009 $32,518 The International measures and reports its investments at fair value, which is the price Investment in non-marketable security 6,336 that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly Unrealized gain on investments 160,986 transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Balance, April 30, 2011 $199,840 U.S. GAAP establishes a hierarchal disclosure framework which prioritizes and ranks the During fiscal 2011, management reviewed the valuation of its non-marketable security. level of market price observability used in measuring fair value. Market price observability Such evaluation was based on a variety of factors including consideration of current is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics operating performance and future expectations of the entity for which the International specific to the investment. Investments with readily available active quoted prices or for held such non-marketable security. Based on this evaluation, the International increased which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices generally will have a higher the estimated carrying value of its non-marketable security by $160,975 for the fiscal year degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment used in measuring ended April 30, 2011.

16 Official Bulletin Any realized and unrealized gains and losses from investments are reported in the The following are weighted- average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations: consolidated statement of activities. April 30 2011 2010 Note 4 - Lease agreement Discount rate 5.50% 6.00% In May 2001, the International entered into an agreement to rent office facilities in New Rates of increase in compensation levels 4.00% 4.00% York City. The lease is for a term of 12 years and 3 months and is to expire on January The plan’s weighted -average asset allocations by asset category, are as follows: 31, 2014. Under the provisions of the lease, the annual rent payable for the premises is April 30 $459,200 for the period from November 1, 2001 through January 31, 2007, $481,600 for the 2011 2010 period from February 1, 2007 through January 31, 2012 and $526,400 for the period from Equity securities 25.68% 36.91% Debt securities 39.30% 29.08% February 1, 2012 through and including January 31, 2014. Other 35.02% 34.01% In addition to the above rents, the International is required to pay escalation charges for 100.00% 100.00% real estate taxes, wage rates and utility costs as provided for in the agreement. Fair value measurements for the International’s benefit plan’s assets at April 30, 2011 and The lease also requires, as security for lessee’s obligations under the lease, a $87,733 2010 are summarized below: letter of credit. April 30, 2011 The lease rents are calculated on a straight-line basis which is used to recognize minimum Level I Level II Level III Total rent expense under leases which provide for varying rents over their terms. Use of the Plan assets straight-line basis results in accelerated recognition of expense since the applicable lease Cash - $760,179 - $760,179 provides for free rent periods and increasing rents over its term. The effect of applying the Equity securities 4,561,411 - - 4,561,411 straight-line basis as opposed to recognizing expense when payable resulted in a (decrease) Debt securities 6,982,012 - - 6,982,012 in rent expense in the amount of $(11,657) and $(11,953) for the years ended April 30, 2011 Other 3,053,082 - 2,408,721 5,461,803 and 2010, respectively. Total rent expense for the years ended April 30, 2011 and 2010 Total plan assets at fair value $14,596,505 $760,179 $2,408,721 $17,765,405 amounted to $658,470 and $630,114, respectively. The aggregate minimum annual rental payments for the remainder of the lease term, April 30, 2010 exclusive of escalation charges, are as follows: Level I Level II Level III Total Fiscal Year Plan assets 2012 $ 492,800 Cash - $410,237 - $ 410,237 2013 526,400 Equity securities 5,506,623 - - 5,506,623 2014 394,800 Debt securities 4,337,531 - - 4,337,531 $1,414,000 Other 2,516,756 - 2,147,102 4,663,858 Total plan assets at fair value $12,360,910 $410,237 $2,147,102 $14,918,249 Note 5 - I.A.T.S.E. Retirement Fund The International has a contributory retirement plan covering its qualifying employees. Changes in fair value measurements of Level III investments during the years ended April The plan provides a normal pension to a participant whose covered employment with 30, 2011 and 2010 were as follows: I.A.T.S.E. terminates, has attained age 65 and accrued at least five years of credited Balance, April 30, 2009 $1,507,317 service. Disability pension benefits are payable at any age to a participant whose covered Realized (loss) on investments in investment fund (34) employment with I.A.T.S.E. terminates with at least ten years of credited service. For fiscal Unrealized appreciation on investments in investment fund 154,819 years 2011 and 2010, the annual funding is 25% of each participating employee’s salary. Increase in investments in investment fund, at cost 485,000 The funded status of the International’s pension benefit obligation and amounts recognized Balance, April 30, 2010 2,147,102 in the consolidated statement of financial position as of April 30, 2011 and 2010, were as Unrealized appreciation on investments in investment fund 161,619 follows: Increase in investments in investment fund, at cost 100,000 Balance, April 30, 2011 $2,408,721 April 30 2011 2010 The investment objectives for the pension plan assets are designed to generate returns Plan assets at fair value $17,765,545 $14,918,249 that will enable the International to meet its future obligations. The precise amount for Projected benefit obligation (30,837,854) (27,229,884) which these obligations will be settled depends on future events. The obligations are Funded status $(13,072,309) $(12,311,635) estimated using actuarial assumptions, based on the current economic environment. The plan’s investment strategy balances the requirements to generate returns, using equity April 30 investments for long term growth of capital and fixed income investments to provide 2011 2010 income and to preserve capital. Risks include, among others, the likelihood of the plan Prepaid pension cost $ 862,823 $ 1,092,880 becoming underfunded, thereby increasing the plan’s dependence on contributions from the Unrecognized actuarial (loss) (13,766,768) (13,191,106) International. The plan assets are managed by a professional advisor and performance is Unrecognized prior service costs (168,364) (213,409) evaluated by management and adjusted periodically based on market conditions. $(13,072,309) $(12,311,635) The accumulated benefit obligation was $24,913,211 and $21,808,241 for the years ended April 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. April 30 Expected contributions to the plan in fiscal 2012 are approximately $2,400,000. 2011 2010 Benefit cost $2,540,840 $2,201,677 Expected future benefit payments are as follows: Employer contribution $2,310,783 $1,767,108 Calendar Year Benefits paid $1,262,073 $1,210,436 2011 $1,245,300 2012 1,243,853 Weighted average assumptions made as of the beginning of the year (April 30, 2010 and 2013 1,290,863 2009) were used to determine the benefit cost for the years indicated. The calculation of 2014 1,604,479 the plan’s funded status and amounts recognized in the consolidated statement of financial 2015 1,655,359 position were based upon weighted average actuarial assumptions appropriate at the end of 2016-2020 9,323,973 the year (April 30, 2011 and 2010) and are shown below: $16,363,827 April 30 2011 2010 Note 6 - Per capita tax Discount rate 6.00% 7.25% Pursuant to the constitution and bylaws, each affiliated local union shall purchase from Expected long-term rate of return ton plan assets 7.50% 7.50% the General Secretary-Treasurer of the Alliance, one Quarterly Receipt Stamp for each Rates of increase in compensation levels 4.00% 4.00% member of the local union whose name appears upon the roster of membership of the current quarter. Payments received for future quarters are recorded as deferred income.

Third Quarter 2011 17 The cost of one quarterly receipt stamp and its allocation is as follows: completed one year of service are eligible to participate. Each employee is permitted to Allocation of Quarterly Stamp contribute up to 15% of their compensation up to the maximum amount permitted under Richard the law and is 100% vested in the amount contributed. There is no matching contribution Walsh/ made by the International. Alfred W. Cost Convention DiTolla/ Note 10 - Rental income of One and Harold The Realty Corp. as lessor under two commercial leases, which expire in fiscal 2012 and Quarterly General Defense Per Diem Spivak 2014, will receive minimum base rents during the term of the leases as follows: Stamp Fund Fund Fund Foundation Period Fiscal Year Jan. 1, 2011 - April 30, 2011 $47.00 $40.90 $4.00 $2.00 $.10 2012 $81,491 Jan. 1, 2010 - Dec. 31, 2010 45.00 38.90 4.00 2.00 .10 2013 81,367 May 1, 2009 - Dec. 31, 2010 44.00 37.90 4.00 2.00 .10 2014 13,627 $176,485 Note 7 - Royalty income During 1997, the International entered into an agreement with the A.F.L.-C.I.O. granting Note 11 - Contingency them the right to use the International Union trademarks and membership lists. In The International has been named in a number of lawsuits that arose in the normal course consideration for this license, the A.F.L.-C.I.O. pays annual royalties to the International of business. It is the opinion of management the eventual disposition of these legal actions, based on usage. The annual royalties received by the International during fiscal 2011 and based on available insurance coverage and the assessment of the merits of such actions by 2010 amounted to $154,532 and $162,482, respectively. The term of the existing agreement counsel will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the International. expires on February 28, 2017. Note 12 Unrestricted net assets Note 8 - Real and personal property Total Unrestricted Pension Real and personal property is recorded at cost and consists of: Net Liability Year Ended April 30 Assets Adjustments 2011 2010 Balance April 30, 2009 $28,309,181 $37,403,320 $(9,094,139) Land $1,147,391 $1,147,391 Change in net assets 1,073,922 1,073,922 - Buildings 2,740,907 2,717,496 Pension related changes Furniture and equipment 2,276,706 2,012,354 other than benefit cost (4,310,376) - (4,310,376) Total 6,165,004 5,877,241 (3,236,454) 1,073,922 (4,310,376) Less accumulated depreciation 2,111,214 1,819,960 Balance April 30, 2010 25,072,727 38,477,242 (13,404,515) $4,053,790 $4,057,281 Change in net assets 1,823,511 1,823,511 - Pension related changes Note 9 - Employee 401(K) Savings Plan other than benefit cost (530,617) - (530,617) The International maintains a 401(K) defined contribution savings plan through Merrill 1,292,894 1,823,511 (530,617) Lynch. All those employed by the International who have attained the age of 21 and Balance April 30, 2011 $26,365,621 $40,300,753 $(13,935,132)

CONVENTION TRANSPORTATION AND PER DIEM FUND Statement Of Financial Position

Accrued interest receivable 11,261 11,097 ASSETS Due from General Fund 147,299 114,212 Year Ended April 30 Total assets $4,115,573 $3,185,072 2011 2010 LIABILITIES AND UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS Cash $25,992 $36,300 Deferred income (note 1) $248,305 $229,842 Investments, at market (note 3) Unrestricted net assets 3,867,268 2,955,230 Merrill Lynch Investment Fund Account 3,213,387 2,453,482 Total liabilities and unrestricted net assets $4,115,573 $3,185,072 Harris Private Banking 717,634 569,981 3,931,021 3,023,463

CONVENTION TRANSPORTATION AND PER DIEM FUND Statement Of Activities Year Ended April 30 EXPENSES 2011 2010 Printing expense - 368,663 INCOME 2009 convention delegates’ transportation and expense - 2,466,579 Per capita tax (note 1) $866,377 $824,813 Miscellaneous 4,550 4,940 Interest earned 43,708 51,097 Total expenses 4,550 2,840,182 Foreign currency exchange gain 4,027 22,763 Change in net assets before net realized and Total income 914,112 898,673 unrealized gain (loss) on investments 909,562 (1,941,509) Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (note 3) 2,476 (6,134) Change in net assets 912,038 (1,947,643) Unrestricted net assets - beginning of year 2,955,230 4,902,873 Unrestricted net assets - end of year $3,867,268 $2,955,230

18 Official Bulletin CONVENTION TRANSPORTATION AND PER DIEM FUND Statement Of Cash Flows Year Ended April 30 Net cash provided (used) by operating activities 894,774 (2,016,502) 2011 2010 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Change in net assets $912,038 $(1,947,643) Purchase of investments (2,719,033) (3,417,043) Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets Proceeds from redemption of investments 1,813,951 4,386,526 to net cash provided (used) by operating activities Net cash provided (used) by investing activities (905,082) 969,483 Canadian translation - (146,000) Net realized and unrealized (gain) loss on investments (2,476) 6,134 (Decrease) in cash (10,308) (1,047,019) Changes in certain accounts Accrued interest receivable (164) 19,617 Cash at beginning of year 36,300 1,083,319 Due from General Fund (33,087) 19,139 Deferred income 18,463 32,251 Cash at end of year $25,992 $36,300 Total adjustments (17,264) (68,859)

CONVENTION TRANSPORTATION AND PER DIEM FUND Notes to Financial Statements Note 1 - Organization degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment used in measuring The Convention Transportation and Per Diem Fund (Fund) was established to receive a fair value. The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used in portion of the per capita tax collected and distributed by the General Fund, to defray the measuring fair value into three broad levels with the highest priority to quoted prices in costs of delegates’ transportation, accident insurance, per diem and printing expense at active markets (Level I) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level III). the Convention of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Fair value measurements are classified in one of the following categories: Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, its Territories and Canada (the Level I - Observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active “International”). Payments received for future periods have been deferred. markets. Level II - Observable inputs other than quoted prices substantiated by market data and Note 2 - Summary of significant accounting policies observable, either directly or indirectly for the asset or liability. This includes quoted prices The Fund is a separate fund of the International. The International is a tax exempt for similar assets or liabilities in active markets. organization under the provisions of Section 501(c)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code and Level III - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that files annual information returns as required. are significant to the fair value of the assets and liabilities. The Fund’s functional currency is the United States dollar. Some transactions of the In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair Fund are made in Canadian dollars. Gains and losses from these transactions are included value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the in income as they occur. These assets are translated using year-end rates while income is lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value of the measurement. Management of the translated at average exchange rates. The Fund records adjustments resulting from these Fund’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its transactions as foreign currency exchange gain (loss) in the statement of activities. entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment. In preparing its financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally The following table summarizes the valuation of the Fund’s investments by the above fair accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), the Fund makes estimates and value hierarchy levels as of April 30, 2011 and 2010: assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the 2011 financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting Description Level I Level II Level III Total period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Government securities $455,362 - - $455,362 The Fund’s cash is deposited in various banks at April 30, 2011. The Fund has not Corporate bonds 120,267 - - 120,267 experienced any losses on its cash deposits. Cash and cash equivalents - 180,236 - 180,236 The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through July 11, 2011, and has determined Certificates of deposit 3,175,156 - - 3,175,156 Total investments $3,750,785 $180,236 - $3,931,021 there are no subsequent events or transactions which would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements. 2010 Description Level I Level II Level III Total Note 3 - Valuation of investments and fair value measurement The Fund measures and reports its investments at fair value, which is the price that would Government securities $360,215 - - $360,215 be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction Corporate bonds 93,151 - - 93,151 between participants at the measurement date. Cash and cash equivalents - 467,626 - 467,626 U.S. GAAP establishes a hierarchal disclosure framework which prioritizes and ranks the Certificates of deposit 2,102,471 - - 2,102,471 level of market price observability used in measuring fair value. Market price observability Total investments $2,555,837 $467,626 - $3,023,463 is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics specific to the investment. Investments with readily available active quoted prices or for Any realized and unrealized gains and losses from investments are reported in the which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices generally will have a higher statement of activities.

Third Quarter 2011 19 DEFENSE FUND Statement of Financial Position ASSETS Accrued interest receivable 386,282 82,614 Year Ended April 30 Other assets - 2,670 2011 2010 Total assets $12,145,895 $11,354,404 Cash $62,679 $87,188 Investments, at market (note 3) LIABILITIES AND UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS Merrill Lynch Investment Fund Account 10,639,281 9,970,722 Accounts payable and accrued expenses $77,047 $32,783 Harris Private Banking (net of valuation Deferred income (note 1) 496,611 459,684 allowance of $-0- and $142,000 in 2010 Unrestricted net assets 11,572,237 10,861,937 and 2009, respectively) 881,536 851,677 Total liabilities and unrestricted net assets $12,145,895 $11,354,404 11,520,817 10,822,399 Due from General Fund 176,117 359,533

DEFENSE FUND Statement of Activities

Year Ended April 30 Miscellaneous 68,863 66,319 2011 2010 1,237,715 888,334 Change in net assets before investment INCOME gain/(loss) 880,624 1,403,208 Per capita tax (note 1) $1,729,227 $1,649,725 Interest earned 380,486 470,536 Investment gain/(loss) Foreign currency exchange gain 8,626 171,281 Realized gain on sale of investments (note 2) 6,249 75,319 2,118,339 2,291,542 Unrealized (loss) on investments (note 2) (176,573) (364,545) (170,324) (289,226) EXPENDITURES Change in net assets 710,300 1,113,982 Legal and other 799,228 416,348 Unrestricted net assets - beginning of year 10,861,937 9,747,955 Basic agreement administration 248,339 245,904 Salary reimbursements to General Fund 119,944 149,766 Special organizing 1,341 9,997 Unrestricted net assets - end of year $11,572,237 $10,861,937

DEFENSE FUND Statement of Cash Flows

Year Ended April 30 Deferred income 36,927 64,501 2011 2010 Total adjustments 133,933 253,476 Net cash provided by operating activities 844,233 1,367,458 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Change in net assets $710,300 $1,113,982 Adjustments to reconcile change in net CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES assets to net cash provided by operating Purchase of investments (6,845,884) (7,621,231) activities Proceeds from redemption of investments 5,977,142 6,241,053 Canadian translation - (142,000) Net cash (used) by investing activities (868,742) (1,380,178) Unrealized loss on investments 176,573 364,545 Realized (gain) on sale of investments (6,249) (75,319) (Decrease) in cash (24,509) (12,720) Changes in certain other accounts Due from General Fund (26,749) 50,937 Cash at beginning of year 87,188 99,908 Accrued interest receivable (93,503) (10,061) Other assets 2,670 (2,670) Cash at end of year $62,679 $87,188 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 44,264 3,543

20 Official Bulletin DEFENSE FUND Notes to Financial Statements

Note 1 - Organization measuring fair value into three broad levels with the highest priority to quoted prices in The Defense Fund (Fund) was initiated by convention action in August 1974. Each active markets (Level I) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level III). member of “A” Locals is to pay $4 per quarter and each member of “B” Locals is to pay Fair value measurements are classified in one of the following categories: $3 per quarter to the Fund. The per capita tax is collected and distributed by the General Level I - Observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active Fund. The Fund is to be used to defray extraordinary legal and other expenses of Locals as markets. determined by the Defense Fund Committee. Payments received for future periods have Level II - Observable inputs other than quoted prices substantiated by market data and been deferred. observable, either directly or indirectly for the asset or liability. This includes quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets. Note 2 - Summary of significant accounting policies Level III - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that The Fund is a separate fund of the International. The International is a tax-exempt are significant to the fair value of the assets and liabilities. organization under the provisions of Section 501(c)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code and In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the files annual information returns as required. fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is The Fund’s functional currency is the United States dollar. Some transactions of the based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value of the measurement. Fund are made in Canadian dollars. Gains and losses from these transactions are included Management of the Fund’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair in income as they occur. These assets are translated using year-end rates while income is value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the translated at average exchange rates. The Fund records adjustments resulting from these investment. transactions as foreign currency exchange gain in the statement of activities. The following table summarizes the valuation of the Fund’s investments by the above fair In preparing its financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally value hierarchy levels as of April 30, 2011 and 2010: accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), the Fund makes estimates and 2011 assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the Description Level I Level II Level III Total financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Government securities $8,465,117 - - $8,465,117 The Fund’s cash is deposited in various banks at April 30, 2011. The Fund has not Corporate bonds 2,585,218 - - 2,585,218 experienced any losses on its cash deposits. Cash and cash equivalents - $470,482 - $470,482 The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through July 11, 2011 and has determined there are no subsequent events or transactions which would require recognition or disclosure in Total investments $11,050,335 $470,482 - $11,520,817 the Fund’s financial statements. 2010 Note 3 - Valuation of investments and fair value measurement Description Level I Level II Level III Total The Fund measures and reports its investments at fair value, which is the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction Government securities $7,569,235 - - $7,569,235 between participants at the measurement date. Corporate bonds 2,944,684 - - 2,944,684 U.S. GAAP establishes a hierarchal disclosure framework which prioritizes and ranks the Cash and cash equivalents - 308,480 - 308,480 level of market price observability used in measuring fair value. Market price observability is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics Total investments $10,513,919 $308,480 - $10,822,399 specific to the investment. Investments with readily available active quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices generally will have a higher Any realized and unrealized gains and losses from investments are reported in the degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment used in measuring statement of activities. fair value. The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used in

Third Quarter 2011 21 It’s All About Holding Hands and Stitching Hems By Erik Piepenburg

When Sutton Foster won the Tony “Pat instinctively knows what I Once the actor is in costume, Award for best actress this month for need, whether it’s physical stuff or dressers “run” a show, meaning her performance in “Anything Goes,” space or a laugh or how to negoti- that they’re backstage to help actors she began her acceptance speech by ate people coming in and out of the quickly change costumes during the thanking the usual suspects: co-stars, dressing room,” Ms. LuPone said. “I performance. In “Anything Goes” Mr. teachers, director, boyfriend. It wasn’t call her the general.” Havard greets Ms. Foster when she Wuntil she thanked her dresser, though, Depending on the size of the cast, exits the stage and escorts her to her that Ms. Foster’s composure broke, a Broadway show can have anywhere entrances to help her execute all 11 of and the waterworks started. from one to as many as 15 dressers, her costume changes. He carries loz- “He’s the world’s greatest artist, whose daily tasks — ironing cos- enges, throat sprays, water and other and he’s moving to Cape Cod, and he’s tumes, sewing hems, repairing shoes remedies that Ms. Foster, a big-throat- going to be amazing, and I love you — can take place in and around the ed tap machine, may need. so much!” Ms. Foster gushed about dressing room up to 90 minutes be- Touching, consoling and cajoling Julien Havard, her voice drenched in fore curtain time. Star dressers are an actor during eight shows a week sobs. usually assigned to oversee the cos- can sometimes escalate into some- Tears of joy for an encourag- tumes for one actor. (They may also thing like parental tough love, Mr. ing parent or beloved teacher is one dress stars for appearances in public Havard said. thing. But for the guy who stuffs bras or on television.) The typical weekly “You’re the one in the dark naked and cinches girdles? salary for a Broadway dresser ranges with them when they’re crying be- “We’re like best friends, brother from $1,100 to $1,400 a week, de- cause it’s their first show, and there and sister,” Ms. Foster said during an pending on the amount of work, and are 1,500 people out there,” he said. interview in her dressing room, Mr. all Broadway dressers are members of “You’re just like, ‘Whatever, put on Havard seated next to her, a few days the Theatrical Wardrobe Union. your pantyhose.’ ” after the Tonys. “He sees the best, the worst, the good, the bad. There’s no one in the world I’m more comfort- able with than him.” Ms. Foster and other performers who have worked with a particu- lar dresser for many years say actor- dresser relationships are more spiri- tual than transactional. They often transcend workday boundaries, espe- cially in the theater, where emotions (and bodies backstage) are exposed. Patti LuPone said Pat White, who has been her dresser on and off for over 20 years, provides her with more than just costume changes; she’s a therapist, confidante, cheerleader, life Julien Havard, right, and Sutton Foster, seated, in Ms. Foster’s dressing room at coach, personal assistant, stylist and the Stephen Sondheim Theater where Ms. Foster stars in the Broadway revival of repairman. “Anything Goes.”

22 Official Bulletin Dressing is almost motherly, Ms. Broadway stars like Ms. Foster, for him on two-show days. (Ms. Fos- White said. Ms. LuPone and Ms. Clark all negoti- ter’s Tony tears came just days before “Sometimes I’ll say, ‘Patti, did you ated their contracts to include a star Mr. Havard moved to Hyannis, Mass., eat?’ ” she said. “She’ll say, ‘No, I’m dresser. where he will be artist in residence at fine,’ and I’m like, ‘No, you’re going “Vicki’s very popular, and I can’t the Hyannis Harbor Arts Center.) to eat.’ ” always get her,” Ms. Clark lamented. Dressers are essential to, and Ms. LuPone said, “What you want Sticking with the same dresser fo- share in, their stars’ success. backstage is someone who knows you ryears, show after show, can help an “I enjoy making things go,” Ms. beyond your responsibility in the role.” actor remain in good spirits, which White said. “That’s my job.” Victoria Clark has been friends can help brighten the outlook of the Ms. LuPone interjected: “It’s like with Vicky Grecki, her dresser in the rest of the cast and crew. a pit crew for a Nascar race. I’m the Broadway musical “Sister Act,” for “If you’ve got a great dresser, then driver; they’re the pit crew. When some 30 years. Around her waist Ms. you’ve got a really wonderful back- they get the wheels on, and they don’t Grecki wears an apron filled with stage atmosphere,” Ms. LuPone said. fall off on the track, the pit crew con- hairpins, tiny lights for seeing in the “If you have a real lousy dresser, then gratulates themselves.” dark backstage, bandages and other people are bitching.” Ms. Grecki said that when Ms. sundries. Essential for any good dress- Actor-dresser bonds often extend Clark took her bows, she participated er are lightning-quick skill and James beyond the stage door. Ms. LuPone in the stardust. Bond-like stealth. said Ms. White had been to her fam- “I’m very proud to see Victoria on- “She will notice that the hem is ily’s home in South Carolina. Ms. stage looking as well as she does,” she dangling, and it’s done,” Ms. Clark Grecki made an outfit for the chris- said. “It’s part of me out there too.” said during an interview in her dress- tening of Ms. Clark’s son. Ms. Foster ing room, Ms. Grecki at her side. has several works by Mr. Havard, who From The New York Times on the Web “She’ll notice if the lace has started to is also a visual artist, in her home and (c) The New York Times Company. fray, and it will be replaced.” isn’t above going out to get takeout Reprinted with Permission.

CARD CHECK

The office of the General Secretary-Treasurer has sent resentatives in the local unions are encouraged to con- out over 60 letters to ACT members who are not current tinue the long standing practice of making sure that the in their financial obligations for 2011. Although these indi- traveling member is in compliance with the International’s viduals are not currently traveling with touring attractions, Constitution and Bylaws in this regard. Any deviations of it does remind us to ask the Head Carpenters and Busi- compliance should be reported to the Stagecraft Depart- ness Agents of our Stage, Mixed, Wardrobe, Hair and Make- ment immediately for remedy. up Locals to continue the practice of checking cards and It is only through your attention and diligence that we contracts in the venues where these shows are presented. can guarantee that those members traveling are indeed As most know, shows that travel under contract with The under a collective agreement and getting the benefit of Broadway League/Disney Theatricals are issued Passports same. It is anticipated that after the upcoming negotia- in lieu of the traditional pink contract. Shows that travel un- tions with the non-League/Disney Theatrical Producers der contract with FELD, VEE, Networks, Troika, Big League, mentioned above, absent FELD and VEE, all these travel- Phoenix, and Worklight continue to be issued pink contracts ing members’ contracts will be converted to the Passport as we have long remembered them. system and we will advise you of those changes in an Regardless of the type of “contract” issued, our rep- upcoming edition of the Official Bulletin.

Third Quarter 2011 23 Elect a Shop Steward

In an effort to improve the level of communication with the put the individual member into a Stagecraft Department, and for the contractual protection of position of interpreting the appli- cable agreement. This is the role your fellow pink contract employees, every traveling attraction of the General Office. should elect a Shop Steward. I We can all help the Steward by let- The role of the Shop Steward is n Including issues of all departments ting them be the voice of the crew. an important part of every environ- in any discussions with manage- The Shop Steward is legally protected ment that represented employees work ment as well as any discussions against discrimination and retaliation within and especially so for productions with the Stagecraft Department. for acting in the capacity of Shop that travel and are not in a fixed facility. n Attempting to settle minor grievances Steward. Please respect the position The Shop Steward should be elected at (such as call times, meal breaks and and speak with one voice. the beginning of the touring cycle. The meal penalties) as they come up. Please let the Stagecraft Depart- Shop Steward does not have to be from n Contacting the Stagecraft Depart- any particular department or position ment regarding major issues that ment know who has been elected as within the show. cannot be settled in a simple dis- the Shop Steward on your tour so that Some of the responsibilities of a cussion with Management. Man- this information can be entered into Shop Steward are: agement should not be allowed to the database.

Let Us Know In Advance

Prior to accepting employment on a traveling show, it is advisable

to contact the Stagecraft Department concerning whether the show is

traveling under the benefit of a pink contract or not. Often the Depart-

ment is unaware of who is traveling with a particular show until the

request for pink contracts is made. We believe it would be advanta-

geous for the Department to know who is considering an offer as you

are deciding whether to go out on the road or not.

24 Official Bulletin Securing Your Paycheck Motion picture technicians are predomi- nantly freelance workers and therefore work on a day-to-day basis. This can make it dif- Some years back, the Motion Picture & Television Production Division of the IATSE instituted a policy of securing a deposit or ficult to go directly to a producer to point guarantee covering crew wages and benefits. Typically, an amount out contract violations without fear of retri- equal to two weeks of projected wages and benefits are either paid bution. Unfortunately, retribution can mean into an IA-controlled escrow account or the production’s payroll not being invited back to the feature the company secures a deposit and makes the guarantee on behalf of next day or television show the next season. S Worse still, it can potentially damage an in- the production company. Most typically, this policy is applied to single production agree- dividual’s reputation in the broader produc- ments, new term signatory companies and any company that we tion community. Being a daily hire, the pro- are aware of that has had a history of financial irresponsibility. ducer can just say “sorry crewmember, we The companies dislike it, often complaining that it shows a lack are going in a different direction and don’t of trust and goodwill; and imposes a financial hardship on the need you back.” production. Experience has shown, however, that the louder the The solution is to work through your complaints, the greater the need to secure the wages and benefits chain-of-command. In the event of a problem, of our members. first discuss with your department head or Oftentimes, as negotiations progress certain crews are working Shop Steward, as appropriate. The next step prior to the contract being signed and a deposit is in place. This is is to contact your local union representative. often unavoidable. But what everyone needs to understand is that Disputes and problems happen on every set. if the producer does not make the deposit as agreed, the contract The secret to professional success is to see has little practical value if the financial terms cannot be enforced. that these are handled professionally and in Because of that, from time-to-time the IA must declare a material the manner called for by the union structure breach of the agreement and direct members to withhold service and collective bargaining agreement. until the payroll has been secured.

Those members who came of age in their craft in the The Internet has changed distribution forever, providing 1990’s almost certainly have war stories about being on new, low-cost outlets to virtually anyone. And the rise of the frontlines of IATSE organizing drives. That decade was reality programming and video gaming as a percentage of the turning point for our union in flexing our collective the total market has increased. muscle and bringing thousands of companies under con- We need to stay on top of these trends and organize tract in the motion picture, television and commercial pro- and negotiate smart agreements tailored to the new real- duction industry. ity, rather than trying to impose contractual models from The fights were often hard-fought; where members the past. Just as we found innovative solutions for the bur- laid their jobs on the line in order to obtain a contract geoning low budget market 20 years ago, we have been that codified the professional working standards of the addressing the challenges of evolving market. industry, along with employer-paid health and retirement Our ability to respond appropriately to changes in the benefits. industry is derived from our frontline members. We need It is tempting to sit back and reflect on our success people to call in all of their work so we are aware. We and think, “mission accomplished”. But that would be a need members to discuss workplace issues with their BA’s mistake. As technology changes, as distribution models to learn more about new trends. And finally we need to evolve and as the type of content changes, we must main- assure that non-members who aspire to careers in our tain our vigilance so as not to have to play the kind of industry are brought into membership so that our bargain- catch-up we did in the 1990’s. ing power is strengthened and we can negotiate new con- Technology has made filmmaking more accessible. tracts from a position of strength.

Third Quarter 2011 25 CITT Rendez-vous 2011

International Representatives Barny Haines and Peter DaPrato attended the 21st annual CITT Rendez-vous, held from August 11 to 13 in Victoria, British Co- lumbia. Once again, the IATSE was a Gold Level sponsor at the conference and provided delegate bags. Members from Locals 63, 118, 168, 210 and 891 were Iin attendance and Victoria-based Local 168 sponsored the AGM Luncheon. This year’s event saw a number of workshops presented, such as Advanced Vector Works Tutorial, Conflict Resolution, Stage Rigging Old & New, Colour Theory and Scenic Painting. There was also a tour of the many venues of Vic- toria, including the Royal Theatre; one of the few remaining theatres in Canada to feature a hemp fly system. International Representatives Barny Haines and Peter DaPrato at the annual CITT Conference.

SIGGRAPH CONFERENCE

Local 891 Corresponding Secretary Dusty Kelly, International Representatives James Goodman, Peter DaPrato and Julia Neville, and Local 669 Business Agent Marcus Handman.

The annual SIGGRAPH Conference was held this year from August 7-13 at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre. This international conference covers a wide range of interactive technologies and is the premier event for anyone who works in animation, gaming and visual effects. For the first time, the IATSE had a presence at SIGGRAPH, with Interna- tional Representatives Julia Neville, James Goodman and Peter DaPrato manning the IATSE booth. Local representatives from 891 and 669 were also on hand to answer questions from attendees on exactly what the IATSE is and what it can do for workers in these industries.

26 Official Bulletin IATSE Local Signs with JP Display

Local 838 has secured a first contract with JP Display, a local employer in Salt Lake City, Utah. The term of the contract is for two years at parity with other local General Service Contractors. The signing of this contract brings all General Service Contractors operating in Salt Lake City under the banner of the IATSE. LJP Display launched in 2005 and has grown from a small fam- ily business with just a couple of shows into a serious competitor focusing on consumer shows, in the Salt Lake market. Rick Peters, President of JP Display, began in the Tradeshow industry over 20 years ago working side by side with Salt Lake IATSE members as an employee of Modern Expo Services. Local 838 Business Rep- resentative Nancy Trouse remarked, “what a pleasure it is to get a new contract with someone I have known and worked next to since 1988.” Today JP Display now markets it’s relationship with the Local to secure and subcontract work that might otherwise be non-union. Securing the work for IA members from non-union workforces is a top priority of Local 838 Officers. As JP Display grew its share of the market, signing them to a parity agreement insures protec- Pictured are IATSE Local 838 officers (from left to tion of the jurisdiction and creates better positioning for future right), Bill Taylor, President; Nancy Trouse, Business negotiations. Representative; Lisa Cooper, Treasurer.

INFOCOMM 2011

The IATSE participated in Info- Comm 2011, the annual conference and exhibition for professional au- diovisual buyers and sellers world- wide, held June 15-17 in Orlando, Florida.

From left to right: International Vice President/Co-Division Director of Stagecraft Brian Lawlor, Larry Sedwick, SVP MSG Productions, Larry Morley, Technical Supervisor, MSG Productions and Local One member, John Halloran of John Halloran and Associates, and Local 631 member Randy Moreland.

Third Quarter 2011 27 A Safe and Healthful Workplace

By Kent Jorgensen, The OSH Act also gives the right to: Chairman, IATSE Craft n Know about hazardous chemicals Advancement Program Committee n Information about injuries and illnesses in your workplace At the time this quarter’s article was n Complain about hazards and ask they be corrected due, an incident occurred that resulted n Training in the death of 5 people including one n Medical and hazard exposure records of our own. Since the beginning of the n File an OSHA complaint year other incidents have happened involving IATSE members. n Participate in OSHA inspections ASome of these other incidents resulted in death, others in people With all of these rights also comes the right to be free going to the hospital, and others just piled on the aches and of retaliation from your employer for exercising your safety pains which can make our life more difficult. and health rights. OSHA realizes that none of these rights are Talking about who is to blame with any of these incidents in worth anything if you are afraid to exercise them. They also a magazine article is probably not productive. Certainly the latest give you, as a union member, the right to have a union repre- one in Indiana was too recent for this writing for very many facts sentative with you. Your union can step up on your behalf to to be available. What I do know is none of us work on concerts, voice complaints, to attend inspections, and during interviews plays, TV shows, trade shows, movies, webcasts, sales presenta- with OSHA inspectors. tions, or any of the other jobs IATSE members do that are worth Many workers don’t want to hear about OSHA. People dying over. We need to work together and watch out for each buy the corporate line that OSHA is bad because “regulations other to keep people safe on the job. cost money and jobs”. Corporations try and sell the public The International is working to make this happen. It has that benevolent employers are better able to protect workers been reported before about the IATSE Craft Advancement and government oversight is an unnecessary and unneeded Program (ICAP, www.iatse-intl.org/ICAP/ICAP.html). Part of burden to put on U.S. business. Employers stick together in the program is to participate in writing standards and guide- all kinds of associations and chambers of commerce to influ- lines for the equipment and procedures used in our industry. ence how business is conducted in this country. Their interest Another part is to speak with OSHA and other government is not the workers, who are treated as a commodity, but the representatives about improving and enforcing the regula- increasing of profits. Just a reminder, OSHA and unions do tions that are there to protect workers in their workplaces. not exist because of good, benevolent employers. Safety training is also part of the program. One of the As in other issues facing us as union members and work- training classes available through the ICAP is the OSHA 10 ing people in the U.S., we need to work together to change Hour Outreach Class. This is a class that gives an overview of things. We can educate ourselves about safety on our jobs. selected workplace safety subjects. A major component of the Find out about your rights. This web page, www.osha.gov/ class is the “Intro to OSHA” module. This portion of the class Publications/osha3021.pdf, is an OSHA Publication entitled, is to inform workers about what the OSH Act is and what “Employee Workplace Rights”. It will tell you what the OSH rights it gives you as a worker. Act says about your rights as an employee. Attend training by The biggest right you have as a worker is to a “safe and your Local (if offered) to learn about your rights. If you have healthful workplace”. Over 5,600 people die on the job in the a good employer, help them identify and correct hazards in United States each year. There is no need for this. Employers your workplace. If not such a good employer, watch out for are expected to provide a safe place to work. Section 5(a)(1) yourself and other workers and demand hazards you are ex- of the OSH Act states: posed to be corrected. “Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees We mourn for the lives lost by our Brothers and Sisters. We employment and a place of employment which are free from hope for the quick recovery of those hurt or who become sick recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious on the job. And, as we go through our work day, let us make physical harm to his employees.” efforts so everyone is able to enjoy a safe and healthful life.

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30 Official Bulletin Local 471 Donates $10,000 to The Actors’ Fund of Canada

The Canadian Off-Year Conven- IATSE members over the years. gency financial aid, but the chance to tion, held annually for Districts 11 Local 471, which was the host lo- recover from a setback and return to and 12, was held this year from June cal of the Convention, presented the doing quality work. Local 471 is proud 3-5 in Ottawa. The Districts invited Fund with a donation of $10,000. to contribute $10,000 to the Fund and David Hope, Executive Director “The Actors’ Fund, despite its would urge other locals to think about Tof The Actors’ Fund of Canada, to name, is not just for actors. It has how they can support this important speak to delegates on the purpose come to the aid of members of our organization.” If your Canadian local and importance of the Fund. The local in a major way,” said Local 471 does not already support The Actors’ Actors’ Fund is a registered char- President Ron Colpaart. “Many of our Fund of Canada, please visit their Web ity that provides short-term finan- colleagues in this sometimes difficult site at www.actorsfund.ca for more in- cial assistance to entertainment in- industry have fallen on hard times at formation on individual donations or dustry professionals. With the ups one point and turned to the Fund for voluntary payroll donation programs and downs that are common to our assistance. The help the Fund gives such as the Reel Friends Program for industry, it has assisted scores of is invaluable, providing not just emer- film & television workers.

The Actors’ Fund of Canada Executive Director David Hope (center) is pre- sented a check from Local 471 by (l to r): International Vice President John M. Lewis, Local 471 Secretary-Treasurer Jim Reynolds, Local 471 President Ron Colpaart, Assistant to the President Sean McGuire and General Secretary- Treasurer James B. Wood.

100 YEARS OF SOLIDARITY FOR TENNESSEE LOCAL

Front Row: John Coker, Secretary- Treasurer of Local 197 Jeff Coker, President of Local 197 Jerry Julian, International President Matthew D. Loeb, Business Agent of Local 197 Ronnie Carrell, Chuck Ward. Back Row: International Representative Dan Mahoney, Roy Wright Jr., International Representative Mark Kiracofe, Don Scruggs, Seventh District Secretary Andrew Oyaas, Mannuel Vilegas, International Vice President J. Walter In conjunction with the District 7 Convention, Knoxville Local 197 celebrat- Cahill, International Representative ed its 100th Anniversary on July 9, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Don Gandolini and Dennis Stinnett.

Third Quarter 2011 31 Local 8 Celebrates Opening of Education & Training Center

Stage Local 8 celebrated the up training. The curriculum also in- stitutions to give graduating students grand opening of its new Education cludes all safety courses needed in access to the union in order to de- and Training Center at 2401 Swan- this challenging industry. The Local velop the most advanced entertain- son Street in South Philadelphia. The also intends to offer its training pro- ment training program in the coun- state-of-the-art facility, which replac- grams via the internet to all IATSE lo- try. The new training facility sits on Ses Local 8’s undersized and outdat- cals throughout Pennsylvania and will a 45,000-square foot lot and includes ed Hartranft Street offices in Center develop strategic partnerships with one of the largest “green roofs” in City, created hundreds of construc- the Commonwealth’s educational in- Philadelphia. tion jobs, as well as support industry jobs. Among those dignitaries who attended the gala grand opening this spring were Philadelphia City Con- troller Alan Butkovitz, Pennsylvania State Representatives Bill Keller and John Taylor, International President Matthew D. Loeb, General Secretary- Treasurer James B. Wood, and others. Local 8’s new facility offers train- ing to union stagehand workers for legitimate stage productions, orches- tral ensembles, opera and ballet per- formances, rock and roll concerts, au- dio-visual Convention Center training, motion picture and television training, IATSE International Officers, Local 8 leaders, and rank and file union members and even wardrobe, hair, and make- gather outside their new Education & Training Center in South Philadelphia.

IATSE leaders cut the ceremonial rib- bon to officially open Local 8’s new $6 million Education and Training Center in Philadelphia. From left to right: Local 8 Secretary Treasurer Andrew Nolan; Trustee John Duncan, Sr.; Local 8 Trustee John Petrick, Sr.; International President Matthew D. Loeb; Business Agent and Interna- tional Vice President Michael Barnes; General Secretary-Treasurer James B. Wood; Vice President Anthony Tortorice; International Vice Presi- dent Brian Lawlor; and (back) John Duncan, Jr.

32 Official Bulletin IATSE AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP AT SEARS DRAMA FESTIVAL

What began as a small drama festival in 1946 has evolved into one of the longest running cultural traditions in Canada and one of the largest stu- dent festivals in the world. In February of each year, students take center stage. The Sears Ontario Drama Festival attracts the participation of approxi- mately 12,000 students and their teachers and represents about 350 schools throughout Ontario. The Festival moves through three phases: District and Regional Festivals and the gala Ontario Showcase. Awards with bursaries and scholarships ranging from $250 to $3,000 are awarded to students over the course of the festival. These monies assist students in continuing their studies in the performing arts. Former festival participants include: David Cronenberg, Franco Boni, Margot Kidder, Rachel McAdams, Helen Shaver and Sonja Smits. In 2007, Local 129 created the IATSE Local 129 Centennial Scholarship Fund, honoring its 100th anniversary in 2006. The fund provides a $500 Scholarship to a Sears Drama Festival participant who is pursuing post- secondary education in a non-performance aspect of theatre or film. Once again, the International joined with Local 129 and matched its $500 contri- International Representative Peter DaPrato (above left) awards the bution, increasing the amount of the Scholarship to $1,000. President Loeb Scholarship to Christopher Pattenden, approved the International’s contribution, believing that this was an excel- a student at Huron Heights Secondary lent opportunity to raise the profile of our industry within the community and School in Newmarket, Ontario. to encourage the next generation of technicians.

On August 6, 2011, Local 478 celebrated its 25th Anni- Television Production Michael F. Miller, Jr., International Vice versary in New Orleans. The Local’s charter members were President John Ford, International Representative/Assistant presented with an engraved nautical clock and compass by Division Director of Motion Picture and Television Production President Loeb. Also on hand for the celebration was Gen- Dan Mahoney, International Representatives Scott Harbinson eral Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus Michael Proscia, Interna- and Don Gandolini. The event was held at the legendary and tional Vice President/Division Director of Motion Picture and internationally known Tipitina’s Music Club.

Third Quarter 2011 33 Calgary Local Celebrates Milestone

Local 212 in Calgary, Alberta, cel- Loeb was inducted as an honorary ebrated their 100th Anniversary on Calgarian by the Deputy Mayor in a June 11th. The Local hosted members “White-Hatting” ceremony. of the I.A.T.S.E. General Executive The Calgary White Hat has been Board. Officers from Canadian and presented to visiting musicians, ac- LU.S. locals joined a strong showing tors, dignitaries, heads of state, prime of Local 212 members and industry ministers, presidents, and royalty since stakeholders at a gala banquet held 1948. A symbol of friendship and west- at the historic Gasoline Alley venue in ern hospitality presented on behalf of the city’s Heritage Park. Guests seized the City of Calgary and The Calgary the opportunity to reminisce with old Stampede, the White Hat is an honor friends and make new acquaintances bestowed upon visiting guests and dig- at the evening cocktail reception and nitaries as a token of their experience formal dinner. Members had pro- in Calgary. Recent notable recipients Deputy Mayor Brian Pincott with Presi- duced a centennial DVD, murals and include Prince William and his wife dent Loeb, holding his official White Hat souvenir program which were well re- Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge, Certificate. President Loeb was also ceived by all. Guests were regaled by the Dalai Llama, former U.S. presidents presented with a check for the Walsh/ inspired speakers and entertained by Bill Clinton and George Bush, Canadi- DiTolla/Spivak Foundation and some original artwork. an ever changing lineup of musicians. an Prime Minster Stephen Harper, Bob International President Matthew D. Dylan, and the Rolling Stones.

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS – TEXAS STYLE

On July 15, 2011, Austin, Texas Local 205 cel- tives Mark Kiracofe and Joel Youngerman were in ebrated its 100th Anniversary at the Paramount attendance, along with members of Locals 126, 127, Theatre. International President Matthew Loeb, In- 484 and local industry guests. President Loeb pre- ternational Vice President/Co-Division Director of sented membership anniversary pins and a 50-year Stagecraft Brian Lawlor, International Representa- Scroll to Brother Jon Vickers.

34 Official Bulletin IATSE Family Member Awarded Union Plus Scholarship Union Plus Provides $150,000 to Help Students from Union Families Achieve Their Dreams

Union Plus has awarded $150,000 in scholarships to 130 students representing 43 unions, including the daughter of an International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) member, in the 2011 Union Plus Scholarship Program.

Hillary Tilden of Huntington Beach, CA, whose father grow up as the child of two union members, with her fa- Brian Tilden is a member of IATSE Local 728 and whose ther being an IATSE member and her mother as a member mother also is a union member, has been awarded a $500 of CSEA. Neither of her parents completed college, she scholarship. says, “but through training and career development pro- “During a time when the labor movement is under attack, grams provided by the unions, they were able to not only helping union members and their children achieve their edu- provide a stable and nurturing environment for my brother cational goals is critical. This year’s scholarship recipients ap- and me, but also excel and develop expertise in their re- preciate that their unions provide family-sustaining benefits, spective fields.” For her part, Hillary already has earned a voice in the workplace and a path to achieve the American her bachelor’s degree and now is pursuing a graduate de- Dream,” says Leslie Tolf, president of Union Privilege, the gree in communicative disorders, with the career goal of organization that provides an array of Union Plus benefits for providing speech and language therapy as a licensed clini- union families, including the scholarship program. cian. “I will serve people and provide them with the com- Hillary Tilden knows how fortunate she has been to municative skills to lead an independent life,” she says.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE UNION PLUS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Union Plus Scholarship awards are granted to students attending a two- year college, four-year college, graduate school or a recognized technical or trade school. Since starting the program in 1991, Union Plus has awarded $3 million in educational funding to more than 2,100 union members, spouses and dependent children. Recipients are selected based on academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor. Visit UnionPlus.org/Education for applications and benefit eligibility. Other programs include mortgage and finance benefits, safety net and in- surance benefits and even money-saving offers on Goodyear tires, car rentals and AT&T wireless service. Union members can visit UnionPlus.org to find out which programs their unions offer.

Third Quarter 2011 35 Elmira Member Receives His Gold Card Brother Tommy (Chach) Ciaccio of Local 289, Elmira, New York, re- ceived his Gold Card. Brother Ciac- cio became a member of IATSE in 1966. He worked and toured around Bthe country on many Broadway and touring shows, such as Man of La Mancha, Raisin, Purlie, Sophisticated Ladies and Noises Off, to name a few.

On May 14, 2011 at Local 477’s regular membership meeting, General MILESTONE FOR Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus Michael W. Proscia presented a Gold Card to OHIO MEMBER Retired International Representative and long-time member of Local 477 William L. (Tony) Alley. Brother Alley served as an International Represen- On May 12th, Brother Pat tative from 1986 – 1996. He’s been a member of the IATSE since 1975. Scott, senior member of Lo- Congratulations. cal 101, celebrated his 100th birthday. Brother Scott had been a stagehand for many years before he became a union mem- ber. On May 12, 1953, Pat was admitted to the I.A.T.S.E. and was working at the Palace The- ater as the Stage Manager. He worked that position until 1968, when he became the Stage Man- ager of Powers Auditorium until his retirement in 1998.

General Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus Proscia and Brother Alley.

36 Official Bulletin At Local 849’s membership meeting, the Executive Board and members marked the retirement of its’ Office Manager Marie Burke after thirteen years of dedicated service.

Back row: Treasurer Rick Gillis, Nova Scotia Representative Lori Bellefontaine, Business Agent Gary Vermeir. Front row: Prince Edward Island Representative Brian Enman, Vice President Katt Evans, Marie Burke, President Gary Mitchell and Secretary Marcel Boulet.

FLORIDA LOCAL HONORS LONG-TIME MEMBER

At Local 500’s membership meeting held on May 1, 2011, Pres- ident James Thompson presented a 30-year pin to Brother Kevin McK- enzie for his service and dedication to his Local. Brother McKenzie has served Local 623 (now Local 500, South Florida) in the capacity of Presi- dent, Business Agent, Secretary- Treasurer and Delegate. He also served as a Trustee and Delegate for Local 500.

Brother McKenzie (left) with President Thompson

Third Quarter 2011 37 CALL TO ORDER JOHN R. FORD, Chuck Rocha and Anna Durrett, and The regular Mid-Winter meeting Eleventh Vice President Special Guest United States Under of the General Executive Board of JOHN M. LEWIS, Secretary Robert Hormats and his the International Alliance of Theatri- Twelfth Vice President and assistant Vishal Patel. cal Stage Employees, Moving Picture Director of Canadian Affairs Also in attendance at various open Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts CRAIG P. CARLSON, sessions of the Board meeting were of the United States, Its Territories and Thirteenth Vice President representative(s) of the following Lo- Canada, AFL-CIO, CLC, convened at In addition to the members of cals: One, New York-Westchester-Put- 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 25, 2011 the Board, those present included: man Counties, NY; 2, Chicago, IL; 4, in the Back Bay Ballroom at the Sher- General Secretary-Treasurer Emeri- Brooklyn-Queens, NY; 5, Cincinnati- aton Boston Hotel in Boston, Massa- tus Michael W. Proscia, Retired In- Hamilton-Fairfield-Springdale-Oxford, chusetts. ternational Vice President Michael OH; 8, Philadelphia, PA/Camden-Mer- J. Sullivan; International Trustees C. cer County, NJ; 11, Boston-Waltham, ROLL CALL Faye Harper, George Palazzo and MA; 14, Albany-Schenectady-Amster- General Secretary-Treasurer James Thomas Cleary; CLC Delegate Kelly dam, NY; 16, San Francisco-Marin B. Wood called the roll and recorded Moon; Assistants to the President County-Santa Rosa-Lake Mendocino- the following members present: Deborah A. Reid and Sean McGuire; Sonoma-Napa County-San Mateo MATTHEW D. LOEB, Director of the Trade Show and County-Palo Alto, CA; 19, Baltimore, International President Display Work Department William MD; 21, Newark-Middlesex-Mercer- JAMES B. WOOD, E. Gearns, Jr.; Assistant Director of Ocean and Union Counties-Asbury General Secretary-Treasurer Motion Picture and Television Pro- Park-Long Branch, NJ; 22, Washing- TIMOTHY F. MAGEE, duction Daniel Mahoney; Interna- ton, D.C.; 23, State of Rhode Island; First Vice President tional Representatives Ben Adams, 26, Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Battle MICHAEL BARNES, Steve Aredas, Peter DaPrato, Sandra Creek-Kalamazoo-Holland-St. Joseph, Second Vice President England, Brian Faulkner, Jamie Fry, MI; 27, Cleveland-Ashtabula-Lorain- J. WALTER CAHILL, Don Gandolini, David Garretson, Elyria-Sandusky-Erie County, OH; 28, Third Vice President Barny Haines, Scott Harbinson, Jo- Portland-Salem, OR; 33, Los Angeles- THOM DAVIS, seph Hartnett, Mark Kiracofe, Peter Long Beach-Pasadena-Santa Monica, Fourth Vice President Marley, Julia Neville, Fran O’Hern, CA; 38, Detroit-Pontiac-Mt. Clem- ANTHONY DE PAULO, Joanne Sanders, Jennifer Triplett, ens-Port Huron, MI; 44, Hollywood, Fifth Vice President and Lyle Trachtenberg, Patricia A. White, CA; 51, Houston-Galveston, TX; 52, Co-Director of Stagecraft and Joel Youngerman; Special Rep- States of New York/New Jersey/Con- DAMIAN PETTI, resentatives Ronald G. Kutak, Don necticut/Northern Delaware/Greater Sixth Vice President Martin and Joseph Short; ICAP Pennsylvania; 56, Montreal, QC; 58, BRIAN J. LAWLOR, Chairman Kent Jorgensen; Director Toronto, ON; 59, Jersey City, NJ; 63, Seventh Vice President and of Communications Emily Tao, As- Winnipeg, MB; 74, Southern Connecti- Co-Director of Stagecraft sistant to the Editor MaryAnn Kelly, cut; 80, Hollywood, CA; 83, North Ad- MICHAEL F. MILLER, JR., and Staff members Colleen Paul, ams, MA; 84, Hartford-Northern Con- Eighth Vice President and Alejandra Arzate, Marcia Lewis, Terri necticut; 110, Chicago, IL; 122, San Director of Motion Picture Simmons, Krista Hurdon, Eileen Le- Diego, CA; 161, States of New York/ and Television Production hane and Megan Doughty. In addi- New Jersey/Connecticut; 195, Lowell, JOHN T. BECKMAN, JR., tion, guests of the IATSE included MA-New Hampshire; 205, Austin, TX; Ninth Vice President Alec French of Thorsen French Ad- 209, State of Ohio; 217, Rockford, IL; DANIEL E. DI TOLLA, vocacy, Head of UNI-MEI Johannes 232, Northampton-Amherst, MA; 251, Tenth Vice President and Studinger, BECTU President Chris- Madison-Columbia-Sauk County, WI; Director of Organizing tine Bond, IATSE-PAC consultants 274, Lansing-East Lansing-Jackson-

38 Official Bulletin Saginaw-N. Central Michigan-Traverse 767, Los Angeles, CA; 769, Chicago, local unions chartered by the Inter- City-Cadillac-Alpena, MI; 295, Regi- IL; 775, Boston, MA; 780, Chicago, IL; national. He also pointed out that na-Moose Jaw, SK; 306, New York, 798, New York, NY; 799, Philadelphia, Boston is the home of Necco (maker NY; 311, Middletown-Newburgh- PA-Camden, NJ; 800, Los Angeles, CA; of candy wafers) which is the oldest Kingston, NY; 329, Scranton-Pittston, 822, Toronto, ON; EE829, New York, union made candy manufacturer in PA; 353; Port Jervis-Sullivan County, NY; USA829, United States; 835, Or- the United States. NY; 411, Province of Ontario; 461, St. lando, FL; 849, Atlantic Canada; 856, President Loeb reminded those Catherines-Welland-Niagara Falls, ON; Province of Manitoba; 863, Montreal, present that Boston will be the site of 476, Chicago, IL; 477, State of Flori- QC; 871, Hollywood, CA; 873, To- the 67th IATSE Convention in the sum- da; 478, Southern Mississippi/State ronto, ON; 883, Cleveland, OH; 891, mer of 2013 and will be held at the of Louisiana; 479, State of Georgia; Vancouver, BC/Yukon Territory; 892, same hotel, the Sheraton Boston, and 480, State of New Mexico; 481, New Hollywood, CA; 18032, (ATPAM) New the Convention Center. He noted that England Area; 484, State of Texas; York, NY; B-4, Boston, MA; B-27, Boston is one of the seats of democ- 487, Mid-Atlantic States; 489, Greater Cleveland, OH; B-173, Toronto-Ham- racy and is a good union city. Pittsburgh, PA Area; 491, States of ilton, ON and B-192, Hollywood, CA. On behalf of the General Execu- North and South Carolina/Savannah, tive Board, President Loeb thanked HOST LOCALS the host locals for their hospitality and GA; 492, State of Tennessee/Northern At the Opening Session of the Mississippi; 500, South Florida; 504, looked forward to a successful meet- Board meeting, representatives of ing and enjoyable visit in Boston. Orange County-Parts of Corona, CA; Host Locals: 11, 161, 182, 481, 600, 514, Province of Quebec; 536, Red 700, 753, 775, 798, 800, B-4 and INTRODUCTIONS Bank-Freehold, NJ; 600, United States; USA829 appeared to officially wel- At the onset of the Board meeting, 631, Orlando-Cape Canaveral-Cocoa- come the Board and members of the President Loeb made the following in- Melbourne-Lake Buena Vista, FL; 632, Official Family to the City of Bos- troductions: Northeast New Jersey; 665, State of ton. On behalf of the Host Locals, Alex Arzate was introduced as Hawaii; 667, Eastern Canada; 669, Local 11 President Christopher Well- President Loeb’s Executive Assis- Western Canada; 695, Hollywood, CA; ing welcomed the Official Family tant who started at the General Of- 700, United States, CA; 705, Holly- and local union attendees to Boston fice in April of 2011. Alex came to wood, CA; 706, Hollywood, CA; 720, and thanked the General Executive the IA with the the skills, education Las Vegas, NV; 728, Hollywood, CA; Board for the opportunity to host and background that will provide 729, Hollywood, CA; 751, New York, this meeting. Brother Welling noted the assistance and professionalism NY; 753, Boston, MA; 762, Chicago, that Boston is a union town and that needed to maintain the standards IL; 764, New York, NY and Vicinity; Stage Local 11 was one of the first of the President’s Office.

Officers of the Host Locals welcomed the Official Family, Representatives, Locals and Staff to Boston, Massachusetts.

Third Quarter 2011 39 Peter DaPrato was appointed as various social media networks and On February 17, 2011, the Board an International Representative in it is critical to make them aware of of Directors declared a dividend in March to work out of the Canadian activities of the International. Emily’s the amount of $0.50 per share, which Office in Toronto. Peter has been experience with digital outreach and for the I.A.T.S.E. resulted in a pay- a member of Local 873 since 1994 online initiatives, and as a broadcast ment of $3,122.51. where he also served on the Local’s associate to create original program- Email Communication Update Executive Board for three years and ming for a new cable network, will In today’s digital age, many local Chaired the Local’s Health and Safety be of great benefit to us as she pro- unions are increasing their level of Committee for five years. Peter’s ex- gresses in her new position. membership communication through perience with computer graphics and President Loeb also introduced the use of email as well as other colorization of black and white televi- Megan Doughty who began working tools. In November of 2010, the In- sion shows for broadcast, is providing on staff in the President’s Department ternational requested assistance from great assistance in Canada as his focus in May 2009, just prior to the 66th our local unions in providing the right now is on visual effects research Convention. He noted that Megan email addresses for those members in Toronto. has provided the President’s Depart- for which the local union maintained Jennifer Triplett was also appoint- ment with fine skills and dedication, that information. ed as an International Representative and last year he promoted Megan to To date, 145 local unions have co- in June and works out of the Gen- the post of Administrative Assistant to operated with that request and pro- eral Office in New York. Jennifer’s our In-House Counsel Samantha Du- vided the International with email primary focus is working within the laney. addresses for approximately 60,000 Motion Picture and Television De- President Loeb also took this op- of the almost 90,000 members (66%) partment. Jennifer is originally from portunity to reintroduce our Canadian that those local unions represent. Virginia and moved to New York Counsel Stephen Wahl who came on Over 10,000 members are now receiv- from West Virginia to accept this po- board when Counsel Bernard Fish- ing electronic communication from sition after acquiring her Master’s of bein was appointed to Chair the On- the International. Additionally, almost Science in Human Resources and In- tario Labour Relations Board. Stephen 2,700 members are now receiving the dustrial Relations from West Virginia was first introduced at the 2011 mid- Official Bulletin in electronic format. University. She is working very well Winter meeting in Las Vegas. One of the statistics available with the Department under the guid- through the email service that is ance and direction of Vice President REPORT OF THE GENERAL SECRETARY-TREASURER used to distribute and manage the Miller and Assistant Division Direc- General Secretary-Treasurer Wood program is that 72% of our U.S. tor Dan Mahoney. appeared before the Board and pro- members and 74% of our Canadian President Loeb noted that he had vided the following update regarding members are opening the Interna- been seeking a Communications Di- the Office of the General Secretary- tional’s email on an iPhone. These rector for the IA to work at the Gener- Treasurer. statistics dwarf all of the other top al Office in New York. Emily Tao has email clients and confirms the need been working in the President’s De- ULLICO for us to be able to reach our mem- partment at the General Office since Despite the sluggish economy, bers in a mobile environment. April of this year. When the search for ULLICO continued its successful turn- a Director of Communications got un- around in 2010. While many of the Local Union Tax Exempt Status derway, it came to President Loeb’s country’s financial institutions suf- In the spring of last year, the IRS attention that Emily’s background and fered operating losses and declines changed its policy of how it was go- experience was a perfect fit for the in their capital base, ULLICO remains ing to handle severely delinquent fil- position. He noted that we are in the financially sound, secure and profit- ers of the Form 990. A letter was sent midst of the digital age and commu- able and ended the year with a strong by the IRS advising all organizations nication with our members through capital base and no debt. that not filing for a three-year period

40 Official Bulletin would result in the loss of tax exempt supplies, view/print membership ros- renewal of our present space is not status. ters and now update Officer infor- an option. A memorandum was sent from mation instead of using the old card The International presently owns the Office of the General Secretary- system. buildings that house both the West Treasurer in May of 2010 reminding The increased use of the electron- Coast and Canadian Offices and it all U.S. local unions that this severe ic system has allowed staff in the Fi- has long been a desire to eventu- penalty was going to be imposed and nance Department to focus less time ally own the property that houses it was also reported on during the on data entry and more time on im- the General Office. High real es- General Executive Board meeting in proving the accuracy of our member- tate prices in New York City and a Philadelphia in the summer of 2010. ship database. Local unions may have lack of financial resources over the Unfortunately, a number of our lo- noticed an increase in the amount years has made that goal somewhat cal unions have recently been notified of correspondence from the Finance unattainable. However, the recent by the IRS that their tax exempt status Department in terms of our attempts softening in real estate prices com- has been revoked because of delin- to get the roster of the International bined with the solid finances of the quent filing. While it appears that in completely in line with the numbers International now makes that goal a few cases, there is confusion with and names contained in our local attainable. the IRS over which EIN number is as- union databases. Financial models have been run sociated with a particular local union Local Union Bonding Issue to compare the cost of purchase with and the International is assisting with A few months ago, the Depart- continued rental. While the costs as- these situations, far too many of our ment of Labor contacted the Interna- sociated with renting for the shorter local unions now have a problem. tional and advised that the 2009 LM term are less than buying, after ap- Each of these local unions will have reports for all unions had been ex- proximately twelve years (the length to go through a lengthy application amined and many were insufficiently of our present lease) the cost of pur- process to have their tax exempt sta- bonded. In an attempt to correct the chase becomes the less expensive al- tus reinstated. situation without pursuing audits, the ternative. The International has been work- DOL was contacting the International During the General Executive ing with an accounting firm to re- offices of all unions and seeking as- Board meeting held at the General search this issue and examine possi- sistance to correct the situation. Office in April, the Board was briefed ble solutions. Each of the local unions The number of IATSE local unions on the situation and approved the that appears on the IRS loss of tax ex- that were listed was significant and search for a building or condo floor empt status list has been contacted by each was contacted by the Interna- for purchase. A real estate agent has the International to ensure that they tional to advise them of the issue and been engaged and is now searching are aware of their tenuous situation provide assistance with how to cor- for appropriate space within the pa- and aware of the assistance available. rect it. At this point, most of the local rameters provided by the Board. While at the present time there Local Union Online System unions have taken the necessary ac- is a lack of inventory on the New The number of local unions that tion and the DOL has been advised that they are now sufficiently bonded York market, the agent continues to are now using the online portion of and should be considered as being in search and President Loeb and Gen- our computer system has grown to compliance. eral Secretary-Treasurer Wood will be 165 and those local unions represent reviewing properties over the coming over 96,000 members or 83% of the Real Estate Update months. membership of the International. The lease for the General Office These local unions are now us- will expire in January 2014. When Audited Financial Statements ing the system to change member this issue is combined with fact that For the past number of weeks addresses, submit Quarterly Reports, we are out of space in our present the auditors have been in the Gen- order per capita stamps and other location, it is obvious that a simple eral Office performing the April 30,

Third Quarter 2011 41 2011 year-end audit. The final audited far below the national trend of over been charging to provide con- statements have now been completed 10%. Furthermore, at our encourage- sultation responses for INS Visas. and in keeping with past practice they ment, for the insurance year com- The present charge is $350 per will be published in the Third Quarter mencing July 1, 2011, the trustees of consultation. The monies received issue of the Official Bulletin. the plan have implemented a more from these processing fees are de- Despite a large number of eco- tiered premium structure based on posited in the Building Fund of nomic challenges during the past few the number of dependents rather the International, which presently years, the finances of the International than the more blended model used stands at almost $4.5 million. In continue to be in sound condition. In in the past. The net result for the In- light of the continuing positive fact, all accounts have continued to be ternational is that the premium cost financial situation of the Interna- in the black for each year during this of insurance will decline 1.0% for the tional combined with the fact that period, which has allowed us to build coming year. we are now actively searching for on the foundation of sound financial a property to house the General In other Finance Department News, strength that this International has ex- Office, it was recommended that perienced for a number of years. The 1) We continue to receive royalty the General Executive Board con- use of conservative fixed income in- payments from both the AFL-CIO sider transferring $1,000,000 from vestment vehicles and the reluctance credit card program and various the General Fund into the Build- to chase high returns and the resultant other Union Privilege programs. ing Fund. The Board unanimously higher risk has allowed us to achieve For the year ended April 30, 2011, approved the transfer. our primary goal of capital preserva- we received royalty payments in tion with acceptable return. the amount of $154,532. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The total membership during the 2) Our G-0019 policy with ULLICO International Trustees George past two years has increased which in that provides life insurance cover- Palazzo, C. Faye Harper and Thomas the environment of the past couple of age to almost 1,000 members in a Cleary appeared before the Board to years is truly an accomplishment. number of local unions continues to have a positive claims experi- present a review of their audit of the The change in net assets in the books and records of the Interna- ence. This past year we received General Fund increased by $1,823,511 tional for the period October 1, 2010 interest and surplus credit to our during the past fiscal year and the to- through April 30, 2011, pursuant to Rate Stabilization Account of tal assets of the Alliance now stand at the call of the International President. $12,179, which brings our balance $45,484,740. This does not include the All records examined were found to in that, account to $407,735. market value of real estate properties. be in order. 3) In keeping with President Loeb’s The unrestricted net assets in the The Board accepted the Report of goal of having the I.A.T.S.E. more Convention Transportation and Per the Board of Trustees. Diem Fund were $3,867,268 at year- engaged in the political process, end and the unrestricted net assets in in May of this year we distributed LOCAL NO. 306, NEW YORK, NY the Defense Fund have increased to a booklet entitled the 112th Con- RE: Theatrical Contracts $11,572,237. gressional Directory to every local International Vice President Tony These positive numbers are the union in the United States. The Di- DePaulo, along with Local 306 Presi- result of continued growth within rectory contains contact informa- dent John Seid and Theatrical Busi- the Alliance, positive investment re- tion relating to all three branches of ness Representative Carol Bokun, ap- turns and a close watch on expens- government as well as a substantial peared before the Board to report on es. Of particular note on the expense amount of additional information their negotiations with The Broadway side is the fact that one of the larger including committee assignments League. expense items (staff health insur- and tips on how to effectively com- The League contract was 16 ance) has seen annual increases of municate with Congress. months past the expiration date when less than 5% over the past few years, 4) Since 2003, the International has the above-named negotiating commit-

42 Official Bulletin tee finalized a five-year contract with it the #1 grossing concert venue in projection in the parking lots, a first The Broadway League that resulted in the world, and from all indications for the Local. wage increases of 0-3%-2%-2%-2½% the New Meadowlands Stadium con- The phrase “mutual endeavor” is over the term of the agreement. It tinues this distinction. In addition, not merely a nebulous idea. The will- also included a 3% retroactive pay in- in 2014 the New Meadowlands Sta- ingness of International Vice Presi- crease going back to January 1, 2011. dium will host the first open air, cold- dents Beckman, Barnes and Lawlor to This same economic package was weather Super Bowl in the history of share their knowledge and expertise negotiated at Lincoln Center Theatre, the NFL. was of great benefit, and the Local and included a first-ever pension con- The old Giants Stadium was thought it imperative to take the op- tribution. owned and operated by the State of portunity to thank them publicly. In addition, contracts were at- New Jersey under the auspices of the President Loeb congratulated the tained at The New Amsterdam, Sports & Exposition Authority. How- Local on its CBA covering work at the owned by Disney Theatrical, Studio ever, the lease made with the State New Meadowlands Stadium complex. 54 Roundabout, and the David Koch of New Jersey called for the football He noted that the lines of communi- Theater, formerly the New York State franchises to jointly own and operate cation are clearly open. This report Theatre and home of the New York the new venue under a partnership shows what happens when there is City Ballet. referred to as the Jets/Giants New communication at all levels. He also Meadowlands Stadium, LLC. thanked Vice Presidents Barnes, Law- LOCAL NO. 632, NORTHEAST- Shortly after groundbreaking for lor and Beckman for their capable as- ERN NEW JERSEY the new stadium, it was announced sistance to Local 632. RE: Tri-State Staging that Mark Lamping would be the Pres- President Loeb also took the op- Brother Kevin O’Brien, President ident and CEO of the Jets/Giants, LLC. portunity to thank Brother O’Brien of Local 632 reported to the Board The Local met with Mr. Lamping and and Local 632 for their assistance. on the Local’s organizing of Tri-State were advised that Tri-State Staging Staging. The New Meadowlands Sta- would employ workers for stadium ANTI-UNION BATTLES dium, located in East Rutherford, NJ events, not the stadium. International Vice Presidents Wal- serves as the home for the New York Vice President Michael Barnes ad- ter Cahill and John Ford, Assistant to Giants and the New York Jets. This vised Brother O’Brien that Local 8 had the President Deborah Reid, Interna- newly-constructed venue sits adjacent negotiated a CBA with Tri-State Stag- tional Representative Joanne Sand- to the footprint of the old Giants Sta- ing to cover concerts at the new Phila- ers, Local 28 Business Representative dium, which has been demolished. delphia Eagles stadium. He also stated Chris Bateman, Local 251 Business Local 632 has had a long history at the that the two owners of Tri-State, Don Agent Chris Gauthier, Local 481 Presi- Meadowlands since the original stage- and Chuck Ogle, had a good working dent John C. Gates, District Secretaries hand collective bargaining agreement relationship with Local 8. Andrew Oyaas and Kimberly Bowles for both the Stadium and the Brendan Using the NJSEA contract template reported on the anti-union battles be- Byrne Arena (IZOD Center) was ini- which International Vice President ing waged across the country. tiated with the New Jersey Sports & Dan DiTolla had successfully built up Assistant to the President Reid re- Exposition Authority by International during his tenure as Local 632 Presi- ported that in late 2010, the AFL-CIO President Emeritus Walter Diehl, then- dent, the parties were able to negoti- originally issued a list of 12 battle- Assistant to the President Al DiTolla, ate a 10-year deal, following the pat- ground states where workers were then-International Vice President Mi- tern of the Building Trades, with a under the attack of anti-union legis- chael Proscia, and former Local 642 wage and benefit re-opener in years lation. Those states included Ohio, Business Manager, Ed Paul. 6 and 8. Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, The old Giants Stadium was note- Most importantly, the Local gained Florida, Missouri, New Hampshire, worthy because Pollstar and Box Of- jurisdiction over all theatrical lighting, Maine, Minnesota, Iowa, New Jersey fice magazines consistently ranked sound, rigging, carpentry, pyro and and Wisconsin. Starting in Wisconsin

Third Quarter 2011 43 was the attack on public workers with numbers of IATSE members and lo- ca. Our Canadian brothers and sisters legislation proposed by the Governor cal union representatives. turned out in record numbers to dem- that sought the elimination of collec- At President Loeb’s direction, a onstrate their support. On April 9th, tive bargaining. It became evident to special section of the IATSE’s Web site President Loeb spoke again at a rally workers in both the public and private was established where information held in New York with a great turnout sectors that this was clearly a brutal and press releases would be posted of IA Locals from all around the tri- attack on labor, and that message was concerning the anti-union battles state area attending, and from as far being heard by workers across the and the participation of IA locals and as Philadelphia. “WE ARE ONE” con- country. Fourteen state senators left members in various activities. A photo tinues to build on the momentum it the state to prevent a vote from be- gallery was also included on the site gained, and the AFL-CIO established ing taken on that legislation, and as and many Locals have submitted pho- a 2011 Summer Mobilization Plan. a result of the Governor’s actions, the tos from activities in their areas. Representative Sanders reported state was in the process of their elec- Shortly after those rallies were that 75,000 workers protested the tion recalls in that state. held, the Academy Awards were anti-worker actions of the legislature In addition, a Defense Fund had broadcast and two Oscar winners – in Indiana for 36 days. She especially been established by the Wisconsin Brothers Wally Pfister of Local 600 wanted to thank Indianapolis Local State AFL-CIO to which contributions and Gary Rizzo of Local 52 – made 30, especially Brother John Jett who could be made and information on statements to the press about how provided members to operate a sound this was posted on the IATSE’s Web fortunate they considered them- system for up to 12 hours a day. site. The International made a con- selves to be members of a union that Local 251 Business Agent Chris tribution of $50,000 to the Fund, and protects their rights as workers, and Gauthier reported on the activities of contributions were also made by Lo- expressed their concern about the his Local and others that demonstrated cals 52 and 695. Our Canadian broth- anti-union tactics occurring around their support of the workers under at- ers and sisters of Districts 11 and 12 the country. This brought more pub- tack in Wisconsin. Members marched made contributions of $5,000 each. lic attention to the challenges we to the Capitol building and camped out In early March, President Loeb and face in a highly viewed broadcast, there overnight on several occasions. Vice President Ford traveled to Madi- and, it was quite telling that there He expressed his heartfelt appreciation son, Wisconsin where they presented are many members that understand for the support he has received from checks from the International and Lo- these issues and are willing to speak the International and local unions in cal 52 to the leadership of the Wis- up about them. the States and Canada. consin AFL-CIO. Local 251 helped to Activities continued throughout Brother John Gates also reported coordinate a rally and march to the the country, and April 4th was de- on activities within the New England State Capitol with a huge turnout of clared the kickoff date for another area, thanked Wisconsin’s Governor our Wisconsin local unions and other week of activities in connection with Scott Walker for giving labor a “collec- area unions. Later that same month, the AFL-CIO’s “WE ARE ONE” pro- tive kick in the pants” to stand up and another rally was held in Madison and gram when public and private sector fight against anti-union legislation and the IA provided a crew to shoot a vid- workers came together in vast num- activity. Brother Gates also noted that eo for the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO. bers all over the United States. And, a vote of thanks was to be given to There were other rallies and just prior to the kick off, on April 2nd a Sister Joyce Cordoza of New Hamp- other events held throughout the cross border solidarity rally was orga- shire Local 195 whose untiring efforts country, starting on February 26 nized by the BC Federation of Labour in that state did not go unnoticed. with IATSE turnout in Madison, in Vancouver, the Oregon Federa- District Secretary Kim Bowles re- Wisconsin, Los Angeles, New York, tion and the Washington State Labor ported on activities in the state of Flor- Rhode Island, Trenton, Philadelphia Council. That rally was in response to ida and noted that the members in that and many others. The rally held in the attacks on working people and or- state are engaged in “in your face lob- Los Angeles was attended by record ganized labor all across North Ameri- bying”. And, District Secretary Andrew

44 Official Bulletin Oyaas, after reporting on the District 7 accountable for the legislation they activities, stated that we can “get busy enact, and hold onto what we have politically or get busy dying.” gained thus far, including the benefits In conclusion, we know that the we have gained with the NLRB, under State Battles continue with issues rang- the Obama administration. ing from Arizona’s SB-1363 threaten- We see what’s happening in our ing freedom of speech by adding new states and we see what’s happening in regulations and harsh fines on unions Washington and we must remain ac- and their members who picket in tive and participate, and keep getting front of businesses under certain con- the information out to our members. ditions, to Minnesota’s Governor sign- President Loeb observed that the ing a 2-year state budget that cuts the events over the last year were some public sector workforce by 6 percent of the most vicious assaults on work- and establishes a sunset commission ers America has seen. Local 251 is which will evaluate all state agencies. Ground Zero for the attacks and la- Ohio’s Secretary of State announced bor’s response. President Loeb noted that supporters of the Citizen Veto of that what happens in Wisconsin will SB-5 collected 915,456 valid signa- be the litmus test for the rest of the tures from registered voters, and the Country. He especially noted the tre- repeal of SB-5, which is legislation mendous efforts and sacrifices of the Business Agent of Local 251 Chris Gauthier that restricts public employees’ collec- officers and members of Local 251. received a standing ovation for his efforts tive bargaining rights, will now be on He stated that Brother Gauthier was regarding the workers’ rights efforts in the November 8th ballot this year. a credit to this Alliance and that he Wisconsin. It was noted that in a 100-page re- has represented his local with dignity port there are 11 states battling health and professionalism. The Board, Rep- ing. History will judge us. I’m calling on care issues, 20 states battling right to resentatives, Staff and all those in at- every member of this GREAT Alliance work legislation and a total of 34 oth- tendance gave Brother Gauthier and to do more than you’re doing. If you’re er issues being battled in a number Local 251 a standing ovation and rous- doing nothing, then do something. If of states. ing, heartfelt applause. you’re already doing something then This report only touched on some President Loeb continued that do more.” He concluded by thanking activities from the U.S. and Canada this is not just an attack on municipal all of the officers at the table for their and time did not permit discussion of unions but rather is an attack on work- diligence and hard work and chal- all of the efforts that many IA Offi- ers in general and progressive politics. lenged them to “ramp up their efforts.” cers, Locals and members have been He explained that in many cases, the putting forth in other efforts and ac- International represents employees of CANADA tivities. The IATSE and all local unions government-operated venues, thus, the Vice President John M. Lewis, Vice have demonstrated tremendous sup- Alliance has a direct interest in any at- President Damian Petti, Assistant to port and have come out in solidarity tacks on public workers. He issued a the President Sean McGuire, Interna- because everyone realizes the impact call to action to all locals in both coun- tional Representatives Barny Haines, that these anti-union attacks have or tries, stating that this is NOT a time to Julia Neville and Peter DaPrato, CLC will have on all of us. sit back. He stated that he is not going Delegate Kelly Moon, Canadian Of- Our outreach needs to continue to sit idly by and do nothing. “We’re fice Operations Manager Krista Hur- and keep this at the forefront as we Americans, too, and we deserve the don, and Canadian Counsel Stephen go into the fall of this year, and as right to bargain. It’s a civil right that Wahl reported to the Board on de- we go into the 2012 elections as well. was hard fought and hard won. This velopments in Canada since the last We must hold our elected officials is not the time to sit back and do noth- Board meetings.

Third Quarter 2011 45 Local 56 Montreal - Stage the provisions of the Labour Relations Performing Arts, which houses a The local recently certified the Code to force the Orchestra to bind- 631-seat theatre, opened in Febru- Montreal Symphony Orchestra (MSO). ing conciliation for the 8-year agree- ary 2009. The theatre is owned and The local had been working with the ment for the new performance venue operated by the Town of Richmond Orchestra since 1999 under the terms if a settlement cannot be reached by Hill, which has a collective agree- of two service agreements. The Or- September. ment with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) covering chestra had traditionally performed at Local 58 Toronto - Stage full-time municipal employees. The the Place des Arts and also tours reg- Local 58 continues to steadily City and CUPE have filed objec- ularly, mainly within the province of increase its membership. The local tions to the certification. While the Quebec. In both instances, members now has 415 members and in 2010, representation vote did take place, of Local 56 were used but only pursu- its payroll service was in excess of the ballot box is sealed pending the ant to the service agreements. $24 million. While many of its major resolution of the legal challenges. A window of opportunity ap- venues continue to be busy, the lo- Hearings have been scheduled at the peared and the local took advantage cal has gone out and secured work in Ontario Labour Relations Board for and filed to certify the touring crew other non-traditional venues. The lo- the end of August. of the Orchestra. Although the cer- cal signed a project agreement for the tification was limited to the touring production of The Railway Children Local 63 Winnipeg – Mixed crew, the Orchestra interpreted the that opened on May 2nd in a custom- Local 63 continues to aggressively application as not only covering the built temporary 995-seat venue con- organize its jurisdiction with the sup- touring crew but also the new venue structed at the Roundhouse Park in port of the International. AEG Live in Montreal, “Address Symphonique”. downtown Toronto. The flexibility Canada Ltd., the promoter for the re- The local was certified by the Quebec in organizing this work will become cent Bon Jovi Concert, decided to use Labour Board for the touring crew. a template for future projects of this NASCO, a non-union labour contrac- The local has filed for conciliation nature. tor, at the MTS Centre. with respect to its negotiations for On May 3 of this year Local 58 On July 26, 2010, AEG brought the touring crew and will soon com- filed for certification of stagehands Neil Young to the Centennial Concert mence bargaining on the new 8-year working for the Town of Richmond Hall, which is signatory to a collec- agreement for the Address Sympho- Hill, a community 30 minutes north tive agreement with Local 63. The nique. Part of the settlement of the of Toronto. The primary venue is agreement covers the house crew and certification allows the local to access the Richmond Hill Centre for the requires all third-party users of the

Reporting on the activities in Canada: from left to right, CLC Delegate Kelly Moon, Assistant to the President Sean McGuire, Interna- tional Vice President/Director, Canadian Affairs John M. Lewis, International Vice President Damian Petti, International Representative Julia Neville, Operations Manager of the Canadian Office Krista Hurdon and International Representative Peter DaPrato.

46 Official Bulletin venue to employ members of Local cal was able to negotiate a new three- box space for emerging artists and 63 if they need additional crew. AEG year agreement with Live Nation. experimental artists. required additional labour and the lo- The local was able to secure wage The Globe is fighting the certifica- cal immediately filed an application increases of 2.5%, 2% and 3% in each tion by attempting to flood the list of for certification against AEG for the year of the agreement along with a employees and for the first time, to entire City of Winnipeg. cost-of-living allowance. The local exclude all department heads work- AEG, with the support of NASCO was also able to expand the scope of ing at the theatre on the basis they and the MTS Centre, have vigorously the agreement to include the Global were managerial. The hearings have fought against the certification. The Spectrum venue in Abbotsford, east been adjourned to the fall. Manitoba Labour Relations Board has of Vancouver. Once again, the legal and political environment is making it increasingly held 8 days of hearings. The parties Local 212 Calgary - Stage difficult for a trade union in Canada are now waiting for a decision. On June 11th, the Local celebrated to organize. Without the expertise The Local would not have been its 100th Anniversary. Members and and financial support of the Interna- able to engage in such protracted guests enjoyed good food, fellowship tional, any attempt to organize by a litigation without the support of the and the opportunity to salute found- local union with limited resources is International Defense Fund. There ing and retired members who helped problematic. are other reports on the local’s activi- establish the local. President Matthew ties in relation to Live Nation and the Loeb and General Secretary-Treasurer Local 300 Saskatoon – Mixed U2 concert which again demonstrate Wood were among the speakers pay- The International continues to as- both the resolve of the local and the ing tribute to the local. sist Local 300 in restructuring and in support being offered by the Interna- securing its jurisdiction. Internation- Local 295 Regina/Moose Jaw – tional to assist the local in protecting al Representative Barny Haines has Mixed its jurisdiction. assisted the local in a number of re- The International has been work- cent negotiations including those with Local 118 Vancouver - Stage ing extensively with Local 295 on a TCU Place, resulting in a new three- Local 118 recently made two ap- number of organizing campaigns. year collective agreement, with sig- plications at the BC Labour Relations In each campaign, the employer is nificant wage increases and improve- Board to expand their bargaining unit using every available argument to ments to the working conditions, for Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS), a fight against the organizing attempts. being reached on June 23, 2011. TCU company that produces summer the- The International has been standing Place is Saskatoon’s premiere Arts atre at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park, alongside the local both in terms of and Convention Centre. With over Vancouver. the assignment of multiple represen- 100,000 square feet of convention The application seeks to include tatives but also in terms of financial space and a 2,000-seat theatre, this construction, paint, property and au- support from the International De- venue is Local 300’s largest employer. dio department classifications. This fense Fund. scope of the bargaining unit was chal- On March 4, 2011, with the assist- Local 357 Kitchener / Stratford / lenged by the Employer and is being ance of the International, Local 295 Cambridge / Guelph / Waterloo – addressed through submissions at the filed an application for certification Mixed Labour Board. A vote was held on for all production employees of the Local 357 continues to organ- June 30, 2011. The employees voted Globe Theatre in the City of Regina, ize within its jurisdiction and has in unanimously in support of the Union Saskatchewan’s largest performing recent years successfully certified and the BC Labour Relations Board arts organization and the regional a number of groups of employees granted the application for variance theatre. The Globe Theatre programs working at the Stratford Shakespeare of the original TUTS certification on two stages; a 406-seat theatre-in-the- Festival. The Festival, which includes July 4, 2011. round, which has a six-play main- four theatres, was one of the first fes- On June 20th of this year, the lo- stage program and a 100-seat black tivals in Canada and is still one of the

Third Quarter 2011 47 most prominent. The local has repre- In 2011, Relativity green-lit another missed the assertion that the local was sented stagehands at the Festival for large feature called Snow White for the employer and held that only those over 35 years but recently has organ- Montreal. The position of the locals employees working on the date of ap- ized, in separate applications: drivers, was to not allow any concessions. plication were entitled to participate grounds and maintenance workers The difference this time was the lo- in the representation vote. Follow- and hair, make-up and wigs. cals were prepared. Local 514 in par- ing this decision, the ballot box was On June 16, 2011, IATSE Local 357 ticular saw this as a test to show its opened and the representation votes filed an application for certification to members that the IATSE was differ- counted. All votes were cast in favour certify the approximately 60 call cen- ent from AQTIS and that they would of the local, with no spoiled ballots, tre and box office employees working stand up for the membership. Pre- and the Board issued the certification at the Festival. The Board has issued production commenced and although on May 12, 2011. an interim certificate allowing the par- the members of Local 514 were being In almost every certification filed ties to address the outstanding issues paid in accordance with the standard by a stage local the argument is raised in dispute in bargaining. The local in- agreement, the agreement had not by the employer that the local is the tends to commence bargaining for a been signed. A few weeks before the employer because they refer the mem- first collective agreement on their be- production was to go to camera, Lo- bers to work and may process payroll. half in the near future. cal 514 called a special meeting and Typically, this argument gets dropped Local 471 – Mixed asked for and received strike autho- at some point in the proceedings so Local 471 has been servicing the rization from its members. Local 514 there was no real clear case law on this Canada Day Celebrations on Parlia- would strike Snow White if an agree- point. This decision represents one of ment Hill for over 20 years. In 2011, ment was not in place by the time the the few occasions a labour board has the National Capital Commission, a production went to camera. Both Lo- ruled that a stage local operating a hir- Federal Crown Corporation which cals 514 and 667 secured agreements ing hall and a payroll service is not runs the Canada Day Celebrations, re- with Relativity for this production by deemed to be an employer. standing together. quired, for the first time, that the Local 822 Toronto – Theatrical Ward- labour services for the celebrations be Local 680 Halifax / Dartmouth / robe, Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists tendered. Saint John / Moncton / Fredericton Local 822 sought and obtained a The local reached an agreement – Mixed strike mandate from its membership with one of its signatory contractors On August 6, 2010, IATSE Local to secure an agreement with Mirvish to tender a bid and secure the con- 680 filed an application for certifica- Productions. The sole issue in dis- tract in exchange for a fee. The lo- tion of Power Promotional Events, pute was the resolve of the local to cal was successful and its members Inc. the major local promoter of out- maintain the current wage gap (not earned wages in excess of $200,000 door concerts in the Halifax region, allowing it to get larger) between its for the event. with the Nova Scotia Labour Relations members and the stagehands also Local 514 Montréal – Board. Power Promotional Events engaged by Mirvish. The local ul- Motion Picture Technicians over the past three years had promot- timately was successful in securing In 2010, Relativity Media produced ed concerts as diverse as KISS, Keith a similar dollar-for-dollar increase a large feature called Immortals. Lo- Urban and the Black Eyed Peas. to the stagehands and has used that cals 514 and 667 reached an agree- The local filed the certification for success as a template for negotiations ment but neither was satisfied with the Country Rocks concert, headlined with some of its other employers. the outcome and advised Relativity by Alan Jackson and Johnny Reid. The local recently reached an agree- (as well as the other industry stake- The Board found in favour of Local ment with the Maple Leaf Sports and holders) that should Relativity (or any 680 on all issues in dispute. In find- Entertainment for the Air Canada other producer) return to Montreal, it ing that Power Promotional Events Centre for a similar dollar increase as would not get the same agreement. was the employer, the Board dis- Local 58. It was also able to secure

48 Official Bulletin the same wages as the stagehands at in 2010, Local 873 has seen near record for a number of years. It would appear the St. Lawrence Centre. The local levels in the first half of 2011. The Inter- that this process is finally coming to has 16 collective agreements and in- national continues to work with the an end. The purpose of the Section tends to follow this same tactic in all local to ensure the work goes IA. So 41 was to review the labour relations of its negotiations. far in 2011, 100% of US based produc- model in operation in the film industry On July 13, 2011 the local filed an tions ($439.8 million) in Toronto have in BC and to make recommendation application to certify the child guard- signed with Local 873. In addition, 35% to foster greater labour relations stabil- ians employed by Ed Mirvish Enter- of Canadian based productions ($211.5 ity. Apparently in BC, having employ- prises Inc. working on Billy Elliot. million) have signed with Local 873. ees exercise their constitutional rights A representation vote took place on While there is still work to be done to belong to a trade union is seen as July 20, 2011 but the ballot box was on securing agreements with Canadian causing labour instability and must be sealed. Mirvish claims that it is not the producers, 35% represents a significant addressed. employer of the Child Guardians but improvement from past years and the In total, the IA filed 43 applica- rather Billy Elliot Productions is the local is committed to maintaining and tions for certification and with a few employer. Hearings have been sched- improving on these levels. exceptions the BC Labour Board uled for August 10 and 16 before the Poly Party Council refused to process them under the Ontario Labour Relations Board. Last year the International as- guise that it was reviewing the indus- Local 849 Atlantic Canada – Motion sisted Locals 118 and 891 to create try under the Section 41 process. One Picture Technicians a poly-party council to enable both issue of substance is the recommen- The International has been work- locals to jointly organize stage and dation by the BC Labour Board to ing with the local for over two years to tradeshow employers. It was an ex- impose a presumptive collective secure an agreement with Egg Produc- cellent example of two locals work- agreement on any employer that is tions, the largest commercial producer ing together. On April 12, 2011, the successfully certified by a union. In in Atlantic Canada. In March 2011, poly-party council filed its first appli- the case of the BC Council the pre- the local filed an application with the cation for certification of employees sumptive agreement would be the BC Nova Scotia Labour Relations Board of Eventstar Services Inc., a company Master Agreement. Although these and a representation vote was held providing labour services in stage provisos have not been tested, Locals but the ballot box was sealed pend- and tradeshow. The certification cov- 891 and 669 have been able to secure ing the resolution of the legal challen- ers 80 employees. A mail vote was agreements on lower-budgeted pro- ges raised by Egg Productions. Three conducted, with 48 ballots received ductions with the threat of certifica- days of hearings were held in July and by the Labour Board. These ballots tion, which would have the full BC now the parties are waiting for a de- have been sealed pending the resolu- Master Agreement apply. cision from the Board. In addition to tion of a number of legal challenges The BC Master Agreement expires support from the Legal Defense Fund, raised by the employer. One issue not on March 31, 2012. The agreement is President Loeb has also assigned As- in dispute is the poly-party council it- negotiated with AMPTP and Canadian sistant to the President Sean McGuire self. The Labour Board has ruled in a Media Production Association and to assist the local. International Rep- preliminary decision that it is properly bargaining dates have been set for the resentative Dan Mahoney was also formed under the BC Labour Code. week of October 17 in Vancouver and assigned to travel to Halifax to testify October 24 in Los Angeles. BC Council Of Film Unions as an expert on the structure of the The BC Council of Film Unions is VFX Organizing commercial industry and the role of comprised of Locals 891 and 669 of the Local 891 continues to expand its the IATSE. IATSE and Local 155 of the Teamsters. Visual Effects Department. VFX mem- Local 873 Toronto – The British Columbia Labour Relations bers working directly for a production Motion Picture Technicians Board has been conducting an indus- are covered under the BC Master Col- After very strong production levels trial inquiry under Section 41 of the Act lective Agreement. Local 891 will be

Third Quarter 2011 49 pursuing better terms and conditions ing greater participation by the locals systems our ability to easily communi- for them in upcoming contract nego- at the Board Meetings. cate and share files will become in- tiations. Outreach is ongoing to art- creasingly important. Theatre Aquarius ists working in Visual Effects facilities, Locals 129 (Hamilton/Brantford – which are not covered by the Agree- CLC CONVENTION Stage) and Local 828 (Province of On- ment. International Vice Presidents John tario – Scenic Artists and Prop Build- After receiving a number of in- M. Lewis and Damian Petti, CLC Del- ers -) jointly organized this theatre in egate Kelly Moon and International quiries from workers in the Visual Ef- 2009. Local 129 certified wardrobe fects Industry in Toronto, Representa- Representative Julia Neville reported workers (it already represented stage- on the 26th tive Peter DaPrato has begun meeting Constitutional Convention hands) and Local 828 organized the of the Canadian Labour Congress. with individuals who are interested props department and scenic artists. in possible union representation and The CLC Constitutional Conven- Once certified, the locals began to ne- tion was held in Vancouver, BC from has begun researching the status of gotiate separately but in collaboration. May 9-13, 2011. It was the largest con- the industry and prevailing working The bargaining was difficult and last- vention in the history of the CLC, with conditions. ed over a year. Ultimately, both locals 2,600 delegates and guests attending. In Montreal, Bill 32, which sets were successful in obtaining signifi- The IATSE was represented by out, in law, the jurisdiction of the IA, cant wage increases of up to 18%, the Vice Presidents Petti and Lewis, and includes a reference to Visual Effects introduction of retirement benefit con- CLC Delegate Kelly Moon. being under the jurisdiction of Local tributions and improvements to the CLC President Ken Georgetti’s 667. The local has included the on-set working conditions. They were able message, as he opened the Conven- positions of Visual Effects Coordinator to achieve these benefits ostensibly tion, called on the labour movement and Visual Effects Assistant to its stan- enforcing the Pay Equity legislation. to use every form of media available dard agreement and has covered those to tell the story of union successes in positions for the Montreal portion of Canadian Office Update standing up for the working people, in Life of Pi shot by Fox and for Snow The tenants at the Canadian Of- an attempt to redefine ourselves rath- White which is currently shooting and fice have extended their lease for an er than having the mainstream media is produced by Relativity Media. additional year, which once again will cover the bulk of operating costs for define us. Georgetti also emphasized Districts 11 and 12 the office. In terms of staff changes, the need for the labour movement to Two motions passed at the most Peter DaPrato has been hired as an become relevant to young workers, recent convention bear noting. The International Representative and Nate whether part of a union or working first provides that all delegate pack- Richmond is now working as our Ad- non-union. ages will be provided electronically ministrative Assistant. One of the highlights of the Con- unless a delegate specifically requests All staff and representatives are vention was the speech by Jack Lay- a paper version. This will save the dis- now using compatible software and ton, leader of the NDP, the social tricts thousands of dollars each year operating systems. Staff and reps democratic/labour party in Canada and reduce printing and paper costs. across the country are now able to and leader of the Official Opposition, The second motion provides a lo- communicate and share documents before illness most recently caused cal from each district with financial more easily. Additionally, all Can- him to take a temporary leave of ab- support to a maximum of $2,000 to adian reps and staff took a computer sence. Mr. Layton called for a united send a representative to the General course together to help facilitate this front to strengthen retirement security Executive Board Meetings. This fi- communication. for Canadians. nancial assistance will rotate among All Canadian staff are now able to General Secretary Sharon Burrow the locals. The objective is to foster a exchange information more readily of the International Trade Union Con- closer working relationship between through such means as shared calen- federation (ITUC), and the first wom- the locals and the International allow- dars. As we move towards electronic an to lead an International labour or-

50 Official Bulletin ganization, came to Vancouver with 38 members of Local 118 were em- which were previously non-union. a message of praise and encourage- ployed throughout the Convention in Most significantly, language was re- ment stating the delegates, unions various positions. Although the IATSE moved that would have allowed man- and Canadian Labour Congress are a was not able to secure an agreement agement to displace the union em- bright spot in a world where unions with the CLC due to time constraints, ployees at any time. and workers are under attack. ITUC’s it marked the first time we had ever The same deal was reached with new focus is on global corporations had that many IATSE members work- the Coronado excepting that a wage that abuse workers’ rights and the ing on a CLC Convention. President freeze was held for year one as they need for labour activists to defeat Loeb sought and received assurances were already paying an increased politicians who won’t support la- from those reporting that a collective rate. Also frozen was the high rigger bour’s values. agreement would be in place before rate in year two of both agreements. AFL-CIO President Richard Trum- the next CLC Convention. Vice President Carlson indicated ka brought a message of solidarity – that Local 217 has worked hard and a message of renewed, global effort CORONADO THEATRE done a wonderful job at both venues AND THE METROCENTRE to organize and re-organize working over the last few years and it was ob- International Vice President Craig people the world over. But first of all, vious that the employer trusted them Carlson and Local 217 President he took the time to thank Canada’s to provide the services covered in the Charles Whitmore appeared before unions for their solidarity for stand- new agreement. The Local has built the Board to report on the negotia- ing alongside their American broth- a great relationship with management tions of new agreements at the Coro- ers and sisters in Wisconsin, Indiana and this deal would not have been nado Theatre and The MetroCentre in and Ohio, when called. He further obtained if that had not been the case. pledged that the United States would Rockford, Illinois. stand beside Canada whenever need- The MetroCentre is an 8,000 seat DAVE MATTHEWS BAND ed, for as long as needed. arena and the Coronado is a 2,300 International Vice President and The CLC, pursuant to its mandate proscenium theater. SMG represents Local 2 Business Agent Craig Carlson, at the last Convention, has undergone the arena and a not-for-profit “Civic International Trustee and Local 2 Sec- a significant restructuring. The main Center” represents the Coronado; retary-Treasurer Thomas J. Cleary, Lo- thrust is a new executive board called management of both answers to cal 769 Business Agent Shirley Berling, the Canadian Council, which is com- Rockford’s City Council. Local 476 Business Agent Mark Hogan prised of a senior officer from each Management was seeking the and Local 110 Business Agent Steve affiliate. This committee is to formu- same terms and conditions for both Altman appeared before the Board late policies and priorities. Congratu- venues. After several negotiations, to report on the planned use of non- lations were extended to Vice Presi- telephone consultations and sidebars, union labor at the outdoor concert dent Lewis on his recent election to the parties reached an agreement for a of the Dave Matthews Band Caravan the Canadian Council. new contract that became effective on Festival Tour. This Tour is a collabora- The IATSE brought two motions July 1, 2011. Some of the highlights of tive effort between JAM Productions, forward; the first concerned digital the new three-year contract with The Live Nation and the business manager theft and the second, the use of union MetroCentre includes the following: of the DMB, Coran Capshaw. labour at meetings and conventions Wage increases of 5%, 2.5% and 2%; Local 2 maintained that Jam Pro- of affiliates. Neither of the motions first time ever co-pay benefits; load ductions, who was listed as the em- were addressed but were moved to out hours increased from three to four ployer of record regarding production committee, where concurrence was hours minimum; union security and labor, was obligated to use Local 2 la- recommended for both. dues check-off; increased jurisdiction bor due to an existing agreement. Ex- Thanks were expressed for the including all camera work; all Zambo- cluding Local 2 would be in breach of efforts of Representative Neville, ni operation; additional holidays; and the contact between JAM and Local 2 who worked diligently to ensure that all “House Technical Crew” positions, and could be a potential threat to oth-

Third Quarter 2011 51 Assistant to the Presi- dent Debbie Reid, Inter- national Vice President/ Division Director of MP&TV Michael F. Miller, Jr., Alec French of Thorsen French Advocacy, International Representative Scott Harbinson and Inter- national Vice President Craig Carlson reported on Digital Theft. er IA Locals as DMB was also sched- Local 2 established a picket line tor Johannes Studinger, and BECTU uled to play Atlantic City, Governors and shortly thereafter Live Nation de- President Christine Bond presented Island New York and the Gulch in clared that they were now responsi- an extensive report to the Board on Washington State. ble for the labor and immediately be- the status of the fight against digital President Loeb assigned Vice Pres- gan negotiations with Vice President theft. idents Carlson, Barnes and DiTolla to Carlson. An agreement was finally Vice Presidents J. Walter Cahill, assist in investigating this and future reached that secured Local 2’s tradi- Craig P. Carlson, Michael F. Miller, Dave Matthews concerts, as well as tional jurisdiction, which included the Jr., and John M. Lewis gave reports LiveNation’s possible involvement. steel and production work. Local No. on their respective efforts at the lo- Vice President Barnes confirmed that 110 also secured all video work. cal government level, to bring aware- an agreement was in place for the Vice President Carlson offered his ness of the digital theft problem and work in Atlantic City and Vice Presi- thanks to President Loeb for his lead- its impact on jobs in the communi- dent DiTolla confirmed that Jam and ership and his personal involvement, ties served by the local politicians. not Live Nation was responsible for which included an offer to fly in over International Representatives Scott the labor in Chicago. the 4th of July weekend; to Vice Presi- Harbinson and Daniel Mahoney gave After weeks of pressure, JAM of- dents Barnes and DiTolla for their status reports on the various legisla- fered to employ a token union crew support and diligence; to Brother tive hearings and committee meetings to work alongside dozens of unquali- James Claffey, President of Local One, that have occurred not only in North fied people that a labor contractor, for his assistance in reaching out to America, but throughout the world Cole Entertainment Services, from his connections; and to the Chicago where the digital theft discussion is Memphis, Tennessee was bringing in IA Locals for joining the picket line taking place. In addition, updates on to staff the production. and standing with Local 2. world-wide actions were presented by President Loeb authorized a picket BECTU President Christine Bond, and line on July 2, 2011 and a press re- DIGITAL THEFT UNI-MEI Director Johannes Studinger. lease was issued announcing that the International Vice Presidents J. The reports showed the global nature event would be picketed. That release Walter Cahill, Michael F. Miller, Jr., of the attack against intellectual prop- got Coran Capshaw’s attention. He John M. Lewis and Craig Carlson, erty piracy, digital theft. was further aggravated when his tour Assistant to the President Deborah Assistant to the President Deborah manager, Hank McHugh, informed A. Reid, Assistant Division Director A. Reid introduced “Creative Ameri- him that James Claffey, President of Daniel M. Mahoney, International ca.” Led by the IATSE and the DGA, Local One, advised him that DMB was Representative Scott D. Harbinson, unions, guilds and producers, formed heading into a buzz saw and needed Alec French of the firm Thorsen- “Creative America,” a coalition cre- to make things right. French Advocacy, UNI-MEI Direc- ated to present a united front by the

52 Official Bulletin entertainment industry in the fight to credit card companies, and the U.S. stealing from artists. Lobbying efforts protect intellectual property rights on advertising market. Second is S.B. 978 also paid off with the Department of product produced for motion picture which is aimed at increasing the pun- Justice which was able to secure ad- theatrical release, television release, ishment for illegal streaming of mov- ditional funding for Public Service or Internet release. In addition to the ies and televisions shows. The federal Announcements through the National IATSE and the DGA, other members law currently provides that a violation Crime Prevention Council against IP of the coalition include: AFTRA, SAG, is a misdemeanor, and the proposed theft. Immigration and Customs En- NBC Universal, CBS Corporation, legislation calls for the punishment to forcement (ICE) continues its program Warner Bros., Viacom, Fox Entertain- be increased to the level of felony, a “Operation in Our Sites,” under which ment, The Walt Disney Company, greater deterrent. over 100 Web sites used for IP theft and SONY Pictures. Creative America In addition to legislative efforts, have been seized and shut down. is a multi-faceted campaign to fight we are working on the administra- against digital theft, and to increase tive level to fight digital theft. Work- U.S. UNDER SECRETARY ROBERT E. HOR MATS public awareness of the pervasive- ing with the White House Office of Following the report on Digital ness of the digital theft problem. Science and Technology Policy, along Theft, President Loeb introduced Mr. A presentation was given by Alec with the Intellectual Property Enforce- Robert E. Hormats who has served French, a Washington lobbyist en- ment Coordinator, to increase cultural since 2009 as Under Secretary of State gaged by the IATSE to represent our awareness of the issues surrounding for Economic, Energy and Agricultural interests in front of Congress in the ef- digital theft. A copyright education Affairs. Mr. Hormats has also served fort to pass legislation in two distinct component was added to the Digital as Assistant Secretary of State for Eco- areas. First is S.B. 968 – the Protect Literacy Initiative as a direct result of nomic and Business Affairs, Ambas- IP Act, a bi-partisan sponsored bill to the IA’s efforts. More can be learned sador and Deputy U.S. Trade Rep- regulate the rogue Web sites, many of about this by visiting the new web resentative, Senior Deputy Assistant which are of foreign origin. A rogue site at Digitalliteracy.gov and link to Secretary for Economic and Business Web site is one that may look authen- “copyright education.” This vehicle Affairs at the Department of State. He tic, but is selling pirated product via will be used to begin cultural aware- also served as a senior staff member the Internet. The bill is aimed at cut- ness at the grade school level to help for International Economic Affairs on ting off access to U.S. consumers, U.S. young students understand the issues the National Security Council from payment processors such as major of downloading stolen product and 1969 to 1977 where he was senior economic advisor to Dr. Henry Kiss- inger, General Brent Scowcroft and Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski. President Loeb noted that he in- vited Under Secretary Hormats to ad- dress the Board and all attendees with regard to the global efforts of the State Department concerning the protec- tion of intellectual property and digi- tal theft. The theme of Mr. Hormats’ presentation centered on the efforts of the State Department as part of the world community in fighting the battle President Loeb with United States against digital theft. His remarks were Under Secretary Robert Hormats. very well received and made quite ap- parent to all that the Department takes

Third Quarter 2011 53 this issue very seriously. The impact DISNEYLAND ASSISTANT union representation by IATSE Local of this issue on members of the IATSE STAGE MANAGER UNIT 891. After efforts seeking voluntary and others in the entertainment in- International Representative Pe- recognition failed, two applications dustry, as well as the economy of the ter Marley, Local 504 President Jim- for certification on film productions United States, were points that were my Higgins and Business Agent Les to vary the bargaining unit to include made to Mr. Hormats. He indicated he Blanchard reported on the ongoing Extras Casting Department positions will continue to work within the scope campaign to represent the assistant were filed in 2009. The B.C. Labour of his Department in efforts to combat stage managers working at the Dis- Relations Board concluded its hear- the problems we face. neyland Resort at Anaheim, California. ing on January 20, 2011. The AMPTP President Loeb stated that the There are presently 28 employ- took the position that Extras Casting International will continue to com- ees in the new bargaining unit. After Directors are Independent Contrac- municate with the Under Secretary’s collecting cards from the employ- tors and not employees within the office and expressed the Board’s ap- ees, the IATSE demanded recogni- meaning of the BC Labour Code. preciation for his time. The attendees tion from Disneyland. The parties The evidence focused upon the fact agreed to a secret ballot election, expressed thanks to Under Secretary that the Extras Casting Directors but rather than file with the NLRB, Hormats with a standing ovation at hired the extras and could perform they agreed to have the California the conclusion of his remarks. their duties / work for multiple pro- Mediation and Conciliation Service ductions concurrently. The decision DISNEYLAND conduct an expedited election. The of the BC Labour Board found that Re: Locals 504 and 923 – contract election occurred in June 2011 and these features of the retainer rela- ratification the employees voted overwhelming- tionship were consistent with free- International Representative Peter ly in favor of union representation. lance independent contractors and Marley, along with Local 504 Busi- Negotiations will begin shortly. The not the status of employee. The BC ness Agent Les Blanchard and Presi- members of this bargaining unit will Council of Film Unions’ application dent Jimmy Higgins, reported to the be jointly represented by Local 504 for reconsideration was dismissed Board on the new collective bargain- and the IATSE. ing agreement covering the bargaining on May 12, 2011. unit at the Disneyland Resort in Ana- EXTRAS CASTING DIRECTORS This is an extremely disappointing heim, California. The parties met in Re: Moe Pie & Disk Productions loss for IATSE Local 891 and the Ex- February 2011 and over the course of International Vice President John tras Casting Directors. The IATSE will six sessions, a successor collective bar- M. Lewis, International Representative not abandon these members and Lo- gaining agreement was reached. The Julia Neville, Canadian Counsel Ste- cal 891 and its Health Benefit Trust contract covers both the stagehands in phen Wahl and Local 891 representa- are developing mechanisms to pro- Local 504 and the sound mechanics in tives Ken Anderson and Dusty Kelly vide coverage through self-payment Local 923. The new contract is for a reported to the Board on this matter. of premium contributions. As an in- five-year term. Improvements include Regrettably, this was not a report of dication of their loyalty to the IATSE, a 3% wage increase compounded in progress, but the unfortunate and ret- many Extras Casting Directors have each year of the contract. In addition, rograde development concerning the listed themselves as Second Category certain premiums were increased: Va- issue of managerial / non-employee in other departments represented by cation accrual eligibility was expand- status being applied to Extras Casting Local 891. ed, health benefits were maintained, Directors. President Loeb observed that this and contributions to the 504 health The history of the development retrograde decision must be chal- and welfare plan were increased. of this issue in British Columbia lenged via all avenues and by all The contract was ratified by the commenced with the approach by means possible, including successive members of the bargaining unit from the Extras Casting Directors in the re-applications for certification, until both local unions. film and television industry seeking the battle is won.

54 Official Bulletin FOX CABLE NETWORKS, LLC sive structure to this growing area of surance companies providing cov- International Vice President Dan our union. erage to IATSE Locals were invited DiTolla, International Representative President Loeb commented that to provide a structure for coverage Sandra England and In-House Coun- this is an extremely important agree- addressing the various needs of all sel Samantha Dulaney Appeared be- ment and commended Representative Locals. The list of underwriting in- fore the Board and reported on mat- England for her efforts. The General surance companies was reduced to ters relating to Fox Cable Networks, Executive Board unanimously ratified eight and further refined to four. Af- LLC. the Agreement. ter meetings in April of 2011 involv- Many members of IATSE broad- ing over 50 Local Representatives, cast locals are employed on sporting IATSE CANADIAN NATIONAL Great West Life was selected as the HEALTH PLAN events for various cable channels that National Health Plan underwriter International Vice Presidents John are part of the FOX Cable Networks and J&D Benefits as the third-party M. Lewis and Damian Petti, Canadi- such as Fuel Channel, Speed Chan- administrator. an Office Operations Manager Krista nel, FX, Fox Soccer Channel, and Fox The flexible structure accom- International. Many of these events Hurdon and members of the National modated the direct participation take place in areas that the IATSE Health Committee; International Rep- by Canadian Locals in the National already holds contracts for sporting resentatives Barny Haines and Julia Plan as well as separate and distinct events with the regional sports net- Neville as well as Local 58 President plans of the larger Locals having ac- work in the area. Jim Brett, Local 822 President Cheryl cess to volume purchasing power In order to achieve a stable labor Batulis and Local 849 Business Agent achieved through the co-operation environment for both the existing re- Gary Vermeir, reported on the sta- and pooled purchasing between the gions and the national non-network tus of the IATSE Canadian National National Health Benefits Plan and sporting events, the IATSE and FOX Health Plan. the Local plans. Cost savings were cable networks reached agreement In July 2008 a Health Benefits achieved for both types of partici- on a neutrality pact. The Agree- Committee was formed to review and pants in relation to: insurer costs of ment calls for FOX to take a neu- report on the delivery of health ben- benefits; administration duplication; tral stand with employees that wish efits to IATSE members in Canada, in- consulting and legal fees, and; plan to organize, and for the company to volving the Committee members over design. In the coming months, fur- include work not currently covered the last three years. The Committee ther meetings will be held with each under IATSE agreements by submit- undertook a survey of all Canadian Canadian Local to pursue joining the ting to a card check instead of forc- IATSE Locals to design cost saving Plan. ing an election to take place. The strategies for both claims and non- The IATSE Canadian National regions covered by the Agreement claims costs, including economies of Health Plan is now a reality, making include Washington State, Oregon, scale for administration duplication. a superlative achievement in Local San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, In many cases, small IATSE Locals co-operation to provide all members San Diego, Arizona, Texas, Minneso- were unable to provide any supple- with better value for their benefit dol- ta, and New York. This card check mentary health care benefits for their lars. The participation of larger Locals neutrality will also extend to “core” members. will enable some level of coverage for traveling crews on the entire pack- In June and July of 2010, the smaller local memberships. age of events. This Neutrality Agree- Committee undertook to design a As Vice President Lewis ex- ment will lead to many more hours Plan Structure for the establishment pressed, the forward thinking and of covered employment for members of the Canadian National Health Ben- flexible structure will also cut costs of our sports broadcast locals and is efits Plan. Legal counsel at Koskie & for the International with the inclu- the beginning of bringing our various Minsky provided the necessary legal sion of all of its Canadian staff under regional agreements closer together, documents for the establishment of this Plan. President Loeb commented thus providing a stronger more cohe- the Trust Fund / Plan. All twelve in- that the cost savings for the Cana-

Third Quarter 2011 55 dian membership is very encourag- tion to engage the provider of the ceasing to do business as a “stand- ing and he urges all Canadian Locals customized option. The motion was alone” company. He also assisted to take advantage of consolidation carried. Local 64, Wheeling, West Virginia, in under the IATSE Canadian National getting a new three-year deal with Health Plan. IATSE STAGECRAFT Live Nation, which includes 4% wage DEPARTMENT increases in each year of the agree- Vice Presidents and Stage Co-Divi- IATSE CONTRACTS ADMINIS- ment, plus an increase in the load-in TRATION DATABASE SYSTE M sion Directors Anthony DePaulo and minimum to six hours. Vice President General Secretary-Treasurer James Brian Lawlor, Vice Presidents Michael Cahill provided support to Local 329, Wood reported to the Board on the Barnes and Timothy Magee, Assistant Huntington, West Virginia in its attain- Contracts Administration Database to the President Sean McGuire, Inter- ment of a new three-year agreement System, which among other things, national Representatives Peter Marley with Big Sandy Super Store Arena, an tracks the expiration and notifica- and Patricia White, and Special Rep- SMG facility. This deal calls for wage tion dates of a combined total of over resentatives Joseph Short and Don increases of 3% in the first year and 2,000 motion picture, trade show, ex- Martin reported on the Stagecraft De- $0.50 per hour in the second and third hibit and display contracts for which partment. year of the agreement. He is also cur- the International is the bargaining Vice President DePaulo reported rently aiding Local 369 in their negoti- agent. Separate databases in the West that the Stagecraft Department re- ations with the Paramount Arts Center Coast Office and the General Office mains extremely busy with the daily and Local 333 in their talks with the have been centralized, however, the interaction between the International, Spoleto Festival, USA. database system is now past its use- the Locals and the road crews, which Representative Marley is assisting ful shelf life. Considering the options currently consist of 19 legitimate Locals 134, 706 and 784 in negotia- of purchasing an “off the shelf” sys- shows and 20 various family, dance tions with Ballet San Jose and also as- tem versus a customized system, and and orchestra shows. Efforts also sisted Local 33 in reaching a new term the quotes from providers of either continue with organizing and con- agreement with Mainard Consulting, option, General Secretary-Treasurer tract renewals. which covers political event shows. Wood recommended that the IATSE Under the leadership of Vice Presi- He is also assisting Local 504 in an implement the customized system dent Walter Cahill, Local 868, Wash- organizing drive at Disneyland and with better assurance that nothing ington, D.C., obtained a negotiated Local 720 in their negotiations with will fall through the cracks. severance package as a result of the Showpay, the payroll division of Pro- President Loeb entertained a mo- Washington National Opera company duction Resource Group.

Reporting on the activities in the Stagecraft Division: from left to right, International Representative Peter Marley, International Vice President/Director, Canadian Affairs John M. Lewis, Assistant to the President Sean McGuire, International Vice President Michael Barnes, International Vice President/Co-Division Director Brian Lawlor, International Vice President/Co-Division Director Anthony DePaulo, International Representative Patricia White, International Vice Presidents Tim Magee and Craig Carlson.

56 Official Bulletin Vice President Barnes is coor- Fort Worth Opera and Ballet. Local 803 City, Missouri and a rate sheet is be- dinating efforts to merge Locals 636 has made a real effort to include the ing developed. Local 31 has contacted and 218 and is assisting Local B-29 theatrical hair and makeup workers in the International for assistance as the in Front of House negotiations at the their collective bargaining agreements, facility owners are pushing back and Kimmel Center. He is also monitoring with good success. It is important that ant-union sentiment is making the the Dave Matthews Band tour as it the Locals be certain that all of the process difficult. moves throughout North America. crafts are represented at venues, and Vice President Barnes traveled to Representative Short assisted Lo- assistance is available if needed. Fargo, North Dakota to meet with lo- cal B-754, Cincinnati, OH in their ne- cal crews at the Fargodome and in- Global Spectrum gotiations with the Cincinnati Reds vestigate reviving Local 510 to service Vice President Michael Barnes wherein the Local was able to get this Global venue. The Local has been reported on the status of the Global wage increases in the last two years of cooperative in working with the In- Spectrum agreement. With the assis- their contract. He and Vice President ternational in a membership drive to tance of Vice President Lawlor, Rep- DePaulo are also assisting the Local at organize workers in this jurisdiction. resentative White, In-House Counsel River Downs Race Track, which was Global Spectrum will be manag- Samantha Dulaney and her assistant, purchased by Pinnicle Entertainment, ing a soccer stadium in Kansas City, Megan Doughty, the Global Spec- a Las Vegas casino company with little Missouri and Local 31 has contacted trum agreement was assembled into a or no IA relationship. It has been a the International for assistance as an- booklet format. The agreement covers complicated negotiation but progress ti-union sentiment is making the pro- over thirty venues where stagehands is being made and a contract should cess difficult. and wardrobe employees enjoy juris- be in place soon. According to Global Spectrum’s diction. Vice President Magee reported website, there are 28 convention The Locals will administer the that he is assisting Local 85, Daven- centers under their management. CBA on a routine basis and file all port, IA with its organizing drive at The International’s agreement step one grievances, with the Interna- the I Wireless Center. through multi-use complexes only tional helping to resolve issues at the Vice President Magee also re- covers five of these centers. Vice step two level. The International will ported that Local 274, Lansing, MI Presidents Lawlor and Barnes and meet with Global Spectrum’s corpo- will now have all production and Representative William Gearns are rate officers to maintain an open line steel work for all shows at Spartan gathering information on the status of communication and addressing any Stadium included in their collective of each Local with a Global managed matters that may arise. Going forward, bargaining agreement. convention center in its jurisdiction. the International is committed to com- They, along with Vice President Vice President Magee continues municating with the Locals via confer- Lewis, will meet in Philadelphia in to assist Local 251, Madison, WI, ence calls and site visits. November to discuss the convention which is close to a tentative agree- Local 636 - Indiana, Pennsylvania center facilities. ment with the Overture Center. has been servicing a new 10,000 seat Global Spectrum is becoming a In addition, Vice President Ma- arena managed by Global. Global has significant player in the convention gee will attend the first meeting of also taken over operation of the Ga- center industry and now manages the newly merged Stage Local 42 and len Center at University of Southern Navy Pier in Chicago (Local 2). Projectionists Local 343, Omaha, NE California (Local 33) and a rate sheet Several areas of interest concern- in August. is being developed for that facility. ing existing facilities include the Mass Wardrobe In Chester, Pennsylvania, Local Mutual Center in Springfield, MA Representative Patricia White re- 8 signed an agreement covering the (Local 53) where an agreement was ported that the International is assisting soccer stadium managed by Global reached on the rate sheet. This agree- Dallas Local 803 in their negotiations Spectrum. Global Spectrum also man- ment includes an additional .5% wage with Dallas Summer Musicals and the ages the soccer stadium in Kansas increase over the national deal in year

Third Quarter 2011 57 two (2.5% total for year two), plus in- numbers around 500. Local 33 – Los ever. The International co-sponsored creased jurisdiction in the convention Angeles, CA is looking to take in the rigging and staging demonstra- center. upwards of 40 ACT members and is tion. Particular thanks go to Kent A meeting was held with, Repre- working with the General Office to Jorgensen and Local 631 and ETCP sentatives of Local 67 – Des Moines, accomplish this laudable goal. Certified Rigger Steve Shaw for their IA regarding expanding the scope of practical demonstrations on behalf of PLASA work at the Global managed conven- the IATSE. Vice President Lawlor reported tion center. Vice President Daniel Di- that the recently merged Entertain- Broadway Tolla will work with the Local to de- ment Services Technology Association The Broadway season ended high termine an organizing strategy. (ESTA) and Professional Lighting and with box office receipts of $1.08 bil- Efforts are continuing to finalize Sound Association (PLASA), is experi- lion and attendance reaching 12.53 the rate sheet for Local 500 and the encing some growing pains. Member- million people. There were 42 shows Miami Beach Convention Center. The ship is slightly down, most likely due opened, the second most number in Local continues to get a large amount to the economy, but PLASA’s arrange- 20 years. The Book of Mormon was of work from this facility. Due to ment with Penton Media, the owner the hit of the season, winning nine pressure from the Miami Beach City of the LDI show, should breathe some Tony Awards and breaking house re- Council, no raises were given to any new life into LDI and funds into PLA- cords every week. of the employees at this facility. This SA. Long-time Local 16 Vice President is yet another indication that the anti- The Road Eddie Raymond is the chair of PLASA union political environment is having This fall, the Book of Mormon will North America, and Vice President an adverse effect on collective bar- mount a tour starting in Denver and Lawlor is representing the Organiza- gaining. another tour of Jersey Boys will be do- tional Members on the PLASA North Wardrobe Local 799 – Philadel- ing production in Philadelphia. Other American Board. phia, PA filed a grievance against productions going out on tour include The ETCP program, which con- Global Spectrum involving wardrobe American Idiot, Addams Family, Mil- tinues to stand alone, continues to work for the Ringling Brothers Circus. lion Dollar Quartet, Memphis, and grow, with 1326 already certified and A tentative agreement was reached War Horse. The good news is that ar- a greater than 90% renewal rate of re- which will significantly increase the guably everything going out on tour certification. It is clear that this pro- hourly minimums, benefits and hour- is under an IATSE contract and the gram is working. ly rate for wardrobe workers. Stagecraft Department‘s job now is to Local 883 - Cleveland has been USITT improve those contracts on behalf of contacted and the process of devel- The United States Institute of The- our touring members. oping a rate sheet for the Global facil- atre Technology (USITT) tradeshow Modified Non-League Employers ity at Cleveland State University has continues to expand in size and at- The contracts with Networks, Troi- started. tendance. One of the benefits of this ka, Big League, Phoenix and Work- The commitment by Global Spec- show is the exposure to potential new light expired on June 30, 2011. Gener- trum to use and expand the use of members. The next show will be held al Counsel Dale Short and Network’s the National Agreement is still strong. March 29-31, 2012 in Long Beach, attorney Larry Levien are discussing However, the anti-union push back California. commonality of language between by the public boards and private INFOCOMM the League deal and the modified owners of these facilities is resulting The stagecraft department exhib- agreement. The input received to in an undermining of the agreement. ited for the second time at Infocomm date from traveling crews focuses on ACT Department in June 2011 in Orlando, FL, where money, housing and traveling accom- Vice President Lawlor reported attendance reached approximately modations, per diem, benefits and va- that membership in ACT currently 33,000, the largest East Coast show cation contributions.

58 Official Bulletin VEE Corporation be negotiated covering all the expiring hard work in merging these docu- This segment of the touring indus- tripartite agreements. Subsequently ments and applauds the local unions try continues to struggle. Normally, any local with an expiring contract who have jumped aboard, including the touring season for these shows is would be given the opportunity to be Akron, Chicago and Philadelphia. September through May but this year folded into the national agreement. Canada Imagine 123, one of their three sched- The Union’s goal in these discus- Vice President Lewis reported uled tours, has shortened its season sions was twofold. First, the basic con- that, in Canada, the International con- and will tour from early January to ditions applicable to all locals would tinues to work in cooperation with late May. be memorialized in master national the Locals in negotiating the Canadian contract. Secondly, each participating Theatre of the Stars (TOTS) Pink Collective Agreement with Cana- local would have an appendix which TOTS is a long-time tenant of the dian touring companies. To date, ten would set their wages and benefits as Fox Theatre in Atlanta and a long- agreements have been signed. At the well as any conditions which differed time signatory with the IATSE. They direction of International President from the master national contract. serve as a partner with venues that Loeb, International Representatives in The final master national agreement present summer stock shows in ad- Canada have been assigned to meet memorialized the most common work- dition to presenting touring shows with members working under the Ca- ing conditions with respect to minimum that come to the Fox. TOTS has mir- nadian Pink Collective Agreement. calls, overtime, meals, and holidays. In rored the League/Disney agreement, Members working on touring produc- doing so any locals whose existing con- by adhering to the main components tions in Winnipeg, Ottawa and Toron- ditions were inferior in these areas real- of the Full Pink, the Modified and to have met with International Repre- ized an economic increase. The con- SET pink, with certain modifications sentatives in order to explain the new tract provides standardized language negotiated to the Modified tier that Canadian Pink Collective Agreement on No Strike/Lockout, Grievance and comport specifically to TOTS busi- and to address any issues or concerns Arbitration, Safety, Stewards and Union ness model. they may have. Access provisions. The new agreement, with a term The individual appendixes, in President Loeb thanked the De- from January 1, 2011 through April addition to setting local wages and partment for a job well done. 13, 2013, includes improvements in benefits, primarily served to preserve overage component, a buyout for IATSE MOTION PICTURE AND existing local conditions that are supe- TELEVISION PRODUCTION work more than 11 hours with actors rior to those in the national contract. DEPARTMENT on stage, and a potential new model Starting with the original seven Vice Presidents Michael F. Miller, housing and per diem calculations. facilities and six locals we now have Thom Davis, John Ford and John M. Live Nation a common agreement extending to Lewis, along with International Repre- There were seven separate tripar- eleven locals (2, 8, 10, 11, 48, 78, 84, sentatives Daniel Mahoney, Steve Are- tite agreements involving Live Nation 285, 321, 322 and 500) and eleven das, Jamie Fry, Scott Harbinson and Worldwide, the International and in- facilities. The expectation is that Jennifer Tripplet presented the report dividual local unions that covered during the five-year term, additional of the Motion Picture and Television eight venues. While they shared a locals will come on board. None of Production Department. The IATSE common term each contract was indi- the original six locals saw any con- continues the policy of signing pro- vidually renegotiated. cessions as a consequence of the duction companies to a term contract In August of 2010 a meeting was agreement. Most saw the application if they have past credits and a future held in NYC between Live Nation rep- of superior terms as those enjoyed by slate for productions. There have been resentatives and International Presi- one or more locals were extended to 18 new term deals signed since the dent Loeb and Vice Presidents Lawlor, them all. last General Executive Board Meeting. DePaulo and Di Tolla. It was agreed The Stagecraft Department thanks Overall, between term signatories and that a single master agreement would Vice President Dan DiTolla for his one-off project agreements, there have

Third Quarter 2011 59 Reporting on the activities in the Motion Picture and Television Production Department: from left to right, International Repre- sentative Steve Aredas, Jennifer Triplett and Ben Adam, Assistant Division Director Dan Mahoney, International Vice President/ Division Director Michael F. Miller, Jr., International Vice President/Director, Canadian Affairs John M. Lewis, International Repre- sentatives Jamie Fry and Scott Harbinson. been over 350 contracts signed since for IATSE members to ensure they are to film a 3D picture of a Glee concert the last report to the Executive Board. paid for their work, the contracts now at the IZOD Center in New Jersey. The Department continues to contain language that failure to make This facility is manned by members monitor the low-budget contracts a deposit, or failure to pay a crew, of IATSE Local 632. As the concert through the ongoing Audit Compli- is a material breach of the collective date neared, the company took the ance Program. There are currently bargaining agreement, and as such, position that because this was a 3D 16 productions in the audit process. is not subject to no-strike provisions, production of a documentary nature, Some audits are the result of evidence and the IATSE and its members will it was not covered under the motion that the budget is suspect; however, not work on a production that won’t picture contracts. The IATSE Locals most audits are selected on a ran- pay the crew. involved in the filming threatened to dom basis. It is advantageous for a The Department continues its ef- picket the event. Most important was production company to self-report a forts of coordinating the efforts of the solidarity from the stagehands budget over-run, and several compa- Local Unions throughout the United represented by Local 632. When faced nies have done so since last reported. States and Canada, which results in with a picket line outside the IZOD Self-reporting results in adjustments to significant results when collective ac- Center and the possibility of the con- wage rates as provided for in the low- tion is required. One example stems cert itself being jeopardized for lack budget agreements, but without the from the dispute over production of of stagehands to work the show, Fox penalties that would otherwise attach. In Plain Sight in New Mexico. NBC reconsidered its position and agreed It is the policy to require a payroll Universal, incredulously, took the po- that the concert motion picture, re- deposit when signing independent sition that teachers were not covered gardless of whether it was shot in 3D, projects. However, it is critical for the under the Area Standards Agreement. was traditionally covered work. The crew to call in their jobs and to give The IATSE responded that the teach- IATSE film and stage Locals, in collec- notice to their Locals immediately if ers would then strike for recognition, tive effort, made it perfectly clear that they are not paid for their work. The and the entire crew voted to walk the IATSE would not sit by idly in the longer it takes to learn that a com- off the set in support of the teachers; face of an attack against its jurisdic- pany is in breach, the more difficult joining them were the Teamster-rep- tion, and that an attack against one it is to obtain a remedy. Similarly, the resented drivers. The company capit- craft is an attack against all crafts and longer it takes to find out a project ulated and agreed to cover the teach- will not be tolerated. is in production, the more difficult it ers under the ASA. Another significant Other items noted in the report is to organize the crew and obtain a example is the dispute that arose include the efforts to indoctrinate the contract. To increase the protections when Twentieth Century Fox tried film community in Puerto Rico with

60 Official Bulletin knowledge that the IATSE has a pres- source for covered work. Recently Atlanta Local 834 ence on the island, represents all film organized are the 150 employees International Trustee and Local crafts and is prepared to offer a collec- working at the “Shademaker Facil- 834 Business Agent C. Faye Harper tive bargaining agent in the Spanish ity”, located in San Francisco. This presented a follow-up report about language to cover production work in is a “stop motion” animation facility the NLRB charge against Local 834. Puerto Rico. Elsewhere, the organiz- where the crew will be represented The charge concerned the suspension ing campaign continues to cover em- by Locals 16, 600, 700, 800 and 839, of hiring hall privileges for employ- ployees in Locations Departments in depending on crafts. Local 16 and ees who accept bargaining unit work jurisdictions where they are not other- the IATSE will administer the con- within Local 834’s geographical juris- wise represented by a labor organiza- tract. Finally, it was reported that in diction without prior written permis- tion. To date, over thirty-five agree- Canada, there are three new term sion. This rule was challenged before ments have been signed that include agreements, and over 180 signatories the NLRB in August 2010. As Trustee covered Location Managers and Assis- to the Canadian Binder Agreements. Harper reported at the General Ex- tant Location Managers. Meanwhile, The Department will continue its ecutive Board Meeting in January the IATSE will continue to protect its ongoing successful efforts to keep 2011, the NLRB dismissed the charge jurisdiction in every traditional craft all Locals engaged in motion picture against the union in November 2010. such as Coordinators, a classification production informed of issues as they In February 2011, an appeal to the some production companies try to arise anywhere in the IATSE’s jurisdic- Office of Appeals was also denied. eliminate by calling the job something tion, so a collective front is always Local 834’s Freight Agreements else. But if the duties are those of a present as the IATSE fights to protect expire on December 15, 2011 and the traditionally covered craft, then it is, its members’ jobs. Local intends to formally open nego- and will be, covered work. tiations in November 2011. The Department continues to or- IATSE TRADE SHOW & The Joint Classification and Train- ganize all genres of motion picture DISPLAY WORK DEPARTMENT ing Committee (JCTC) will be hosting production including commercials, Director of Tradeshow and Dis- a two day training session in August promos, webisodes, reality televi- play Work William E. Gearns, Jr., In- 2011. The JCTC will be offering train- sion, along with episodic dramatic ternational Trustee C. Faye Harper, In- ing in customer service, floor mark- production and motion picture fea- ternational Representatives Brian W. ing, forklift, safety, module set up ture production. Contracts under the Faulkner, Donald Gandolini, Jr., Bar- and carpet laying. The Georgia World “New Media” provisions of the Ba- ny Haines, Mark Kiracofe and Joanne Congress is providing a building for sic Agreement and Area Standards M. Sanders presented the Trade Show the training. This is the first combined Agreement are becoming a frequent & Display Work Department report. training the committee has hosted.

Reporting on the activities in the Tradeshow Department: from left to right, International Representatives Don Gandolini, Joanne Sanders and Brian Faulkner, Division Director William Gearns, Jr., International Trustee C. Faye Harper, International Representatives Mark Kiracofe and Barny Haines.

Third Quarter 2011 61 Nashville Local 46 – General Service has been filling calls. The Convention A of the National Agreement. Due to Contractors Centre will have 192,000 square feet an existing relationship with another Representative Kiracofe stated of exhibition space. union, Local 13 was unable to secure that Nashville Local 46 is in extend- the TERM work. However, Local 13 Calgary Local 212 ed negotiations with General Service was able to sign on with National Con- Under the leadership of Interna- Contractors in Nashville, which com- vention Services, a TERM competitor. tional Vice President Damian Petti, menced with an Employer proposal Local 212 continues to make inroads Phoenix Local 336 and of a two-year wage freeze. The Local in the area of Tradeshow, Special Tucson Local 415 has maintained their resolve, with the Events and AV work. After consult- Local 336 has continued to sign parties scheduled to resume negotia- ing with International Vice President the remaining Employers to terms tions in August. John M. Lewis and Director of Trade- similar to last winter’s agreement with Salt Lake City Local 838 – Freeman show and Display William Gearns, GES, Freeman, and Brede. Employ- Negotiations the Local developed a three-year area ers working within the jurisdiction of Negotiations with Freeman were standards type agreement that set out Tucson Local 415 sign a Memorandum hindered because Freeman stated basic terms and conditions. To date, Agreement binding them to the terms it was at an economic disadvantage Local 212 has been successful in se- and conditions of Local 336’s contract with GES, who had more favorable curing two major employers as sig- with a different benefit structure. Lo- contract terms. Since then, Freeman natories to the agreement: Evolution cal 336’s ability to secure the work has secured the next 10 Outdoor Re- Presentation Technologies and Medi- in the Tradeshow industry has also tailer Markets, which alone should aco. The Local is now in discussions resulted in Excel Decorating signing result in an estimated 8% increase to with other employers to sign onto the a two-year agreement with the Local Local 838 referrals. Freeman’s latest term agreement. to do the Assemblies of God Show this proposal contains gains in health and Efforts continue in the process of last May. This news has been shared welfare contributions and training consulting with local unions in an at- with those Locals engaged in the ban- funds. The proposal will be presented tempt to identify potential organizing nering campaign to bring Excel to to the membership with a recommen- targets in the Canadian Trade Show Area Standards in other markets. dation to ratify. and Display industry. Reno Local 363 Ottawa Local 471 - TERM Group Local 363 reached an agreement Freeman Electrical Services International Representative Brian with GES on a five-year contract for As reported by Representative Faulkner was assigned by the Inter- all electrical and rigging work. The Barny Haines, Local 471 recently con- national to assist Locals 13 (Minne- agreement provides for wage and apolis), 15 (Seattle) and 838 (Salt Lake cluded a servicing agreement for all benefit increases amounting to 6.5% rigging at the newly constructed Ot- City) in the implementation of the in the final three years of the contract. tawa Convention Centre. The agree- National Agreement with Tradeshow Despite the company’s rejection of the ment will also cover a second con- Event Resource Management Group Local’s proposed voluntary recogni- vention facility in the process of being (TERM Group.) The company was tion of uncovered job classifications, built near the Ottawa International already signatory to Local 838’s Area the union is preparing an organizing Airport. The agreement is between Standard Exhibit Appointed Contrac- campaign to bring those workers un- Freeman Electrical Services and the tor Agreement. Terms from that agree- der contract. Local’s payroll service. The agree- ment were included in Addendum A ment covers all additional rigging of the new National Agreement. Local Bannering crew required by Freeman Electrical 15 had recently settled with National Representative Joanne Sanders re- Services in addition to their in-house Convention Services, a TERM compet- ported to the Board that, in 2009, the crew. The Convention Centre opened itor, and those provisions were used Tradeshow Division began a banner- in April 2011 and since then the Local for Local 15’s addition to Addendum ing campaign in an effort to settle a

62 Official Bulletin long-standing dispute with Fern Deco- Bannering will continue against non- ive of the campaign and has opened rators. Having experienced success in compliant targets. its doors to these freelancers. that endeavor, Locals 12 and 835 ex- Representative Sanders thanked Albuquerque Local 423 and Laser panded efforts to banner associations all of the participating Locals for their Exhibitor Services: under contract with Excel Decorators. cooperation and commitment to this Laser Exhibitor Services of Bloom- More recently, exhibitors and design effort. field, CO and Local 423 renewed their shops with relationships with Ex- New Orleans Local 39 – tradeshow contract. It’s a three-year hibitor Appointed Contractors (EACs) Freight Operations agreement that runs through June have been added to the campaign. Representative Donald Gandolini, 2014. The new agreement provides Excel Decorators’ targets were Jr. reported that Local 39 and Expo for annual wage increases of 3% and identified in seven states. Bannering Plus, a full service tradeshow general annual benefit increases of .5%. is being done on behalf of Local 12 contractor that is headquartered in in Columbus, OH and Local 835 in Kansas City, MO Local 31 Atlanta, have had a tenuous relation- Orlando. Activities have continued and George E. Fern ship. On some events, Local 39 would against targets in the District of Co- George E. Fern renewed its col- obtain a “one off” agreement but a lumbia, Florida, Illinois, and Indiana. term agreement proved elusive. lective bargaining agreement through The National FOP was designated In 2010, Expo Plus did an event May 2013. Most of the economic gains as a target in Washington, D.C. They with another union but with the Es- were directed to Local 31’s Health and were unresponsive to outreach during sence Festival coming up, Expo Plus Welfare Plan with annual increases the second half of 2010. After a day of agreed to voluntary recognition and provided for. bannering on May 10, and interven- executed IATSE term agreements tion by President Loeb, the FOP wrote Industry Affiliations for freight and decorating work in to Excel explaining that there would The Tradeshow Department main- New Orleans. Representative Gando- be no future contracts signed by the tains membership in ESCA (Exhibi- lini commended Local 39’s Business National FOP administration unless tion Services and Contractors Asso- Agent Alan Arthur for his persistence the dispute with the IATSE was sat- ciation), EDPA (Exhibition Designers and professionalism and credited the isfactorily resolved. As a result of our and Producers Association) and EACA Local’s work force for demonstrating concerted efforts, during that same (Exhibitor Appointed Contractors its competency to perform the work time period Phoenix Local 336 signed Association.) Throughout the year, better than the competition. a term agreement with Excel that will Department representatives attend provide their members with work on Atlanta Local 834 – EAC Organizing various conferences and seminars a large trade show in August 2011. Representatives Gandolini and provided by these associations. Last In early spring, a bannering drive Mark Kiracofe have been assigned month representatives from the Trade- targeting EACs was commenced. Lo- to organize the Exhibitor Appointed show Department attended the annual cal 205-Austin; Local 322-Charlotte; Contractors (EACs) in Atlanta. They ESCA Summer Educational Confer- Local 127-Dallas, Local 84-Hartford, met a number of the targeted em- ence, and in August they will attend Local 21-Newark, Local 8-Philadel- ployees and have maintained a strong the annual EACA meeting in Orlando. phia, Local 322-Scranton and Local visibility and presence on the show The IATSE also exhibited at the annual 322-Winston Salem are involved in floor. Early success may be attributed Exhibitor Show in Las Vegas in March this campaign and, to date, 55 mem- to Division Director Gearns’ secur- 2011. This year there was a conflict bers have been trained. In Char- ing an agreement with ExpoServices, between the Exhibitor Show and train- lotte, Hartford, Newark and Win- a GES subsidiary. To date, five EACs ing classes at the National Labor Col- ston Salem, design shops who had are under contract. Contact informa- lege. The IATSE exhibit was manned been working with non-union EACs tion on over 200 employees has been by Retired Representative in Charge agreed in writing that work would obtained and efforts are being taken of the West Coast Office Joe Aredas, be directed to signatory employers. to contact them. Local 834 is support- Local 720’s President Dan’L Cook and

Third Quarter 2011 63 Business Agent John Hanson. Repre- provided equipment and trainers for Fern Company. This is a major con- sentative Gandolini thanked them for two training sessions this year in or- solidation in the industry as these two their assistance. der to expand the number of A/V companies are ranked as the fourth techs available for the Microsoft show and fifth largest companies. Initial in- ESCA Summer Educational Conference this summer, which requires 300 A/V dications from Freeman are that they In June, Director Gearns and Rep- technicians. The Local was able to will be operating Fern as a separate resentatives Kiracofe, Faulkner and provide 160 of these technicians due company for the time being. Gandolini attended the ESCA’s annu- to the Freeman training sessions. al summer educational conference in Chicago Branson, Missouri. Also in attendance Orlando Local 835 Another major development in were representatives from the car- Negotiations between Orlando Lo- the industry involves the legislation penters and painters. The attendees cal 835 and GES for a freight agree- passed in May 2010 that empowered included general service contractors, ment began in May. GES is below the the government to change terms of some EACs, suppliers, freight lines, area standard as established in all oth- collective bargaining agreements convention center managers and er Local 835 freight contracts. Those they were not party to at McCormick tradeshow press. Also in attendance area standard contracts have a five Place and the Navy Pier. The Team- this year were executives from EDPA year waiver of the favored nations sters and Carpenters both filed sepa- and the Society of Independent Show clause in order to allow time to bring rate legal challenges claiming the Organizers (SISO). The IATSE del- GES up to the area standard. That state law was pre-empted by Federal egation had the opportunity to meet waiver runs through December 31, laws that govern collective bargain- Freemen’s recently hired national la- 2013. Their proposal in Orlando does ing in the private sector. In May of bor relations director and hopefully not come up to the area standard. this year, the Federal court upheld this will bolster the relationship be- To further complicate matters, the the union position and struck down tween the parties. carpenters union filed an RC petition the sections of the law that interfered in an effort to get this unit back. Ini- with the collective bargaining agree- Las Vegas Local 720 tially, the Teamsters intervened to get ments. This decision was appealed Director Gearns reported that ne- on the ballot. Through the efforts of and denied. gotiations between Las Vegas Local 720 President Loeb and In-House Coun- Public officials are now threatening and Freeman Audio Visual Solutions sel Samantha Dulaney, the Teamsters to bring all tradeshow labor in-house successfully concluded in May and the withdrew from the process due to the and make them public employees at Local subsequently ratified a four-year existence of the Mutual Assistance Pact McCormick Place and Navy Pier. This agreement. The contract contains come for the tradeshow industry in Florida. situation will be closely monitored as overtime modifications that brought it Negotiations with GES have been sus- it could have consequences extend- in line with other audio/visual con- pended until after the election. ing beyond Chicago. tracts in Las Vegas. The wage/benefit In June, negotiations began with President Loeb noted that the package averaged 2.3% per year over the 14 largest EACs for a new agree- lengthy Tradeshow report reflects the the term of the agreement. ment that will become the area stan- extensive responsibility handled by Denver Local 7 dard EAC agreement and will cover the six representatives assigned to the Negotiations between Local 7 and approximately 90 employers. The Tradeshow Division. He noted that current contract expires at the end of Freeman Audio Visual Solutions con- the challenge is ambitious, complicat- August and negotiations are ongoing. cluded in June and the Local ratified ed, and requires a sophisticated ap- a three-year agreement. The agree- Freeman/Champion/Fern proach. President Loeb further com- ment provides for wage increases of In June 2011, it was announced mitted to expand the effort in Canada. 2%, 2.5% and 2.5%, with a 1% con- by Freeman Decorating Company He encouraged the Tradeshow Divi- tribution to a newly established Lo- that they were purchasing Champion sion to be aggressive and continue cal 7 Training Trust. Freeman also Exposition Services and the George the good work noting that the Inter-

64 Official Bulletin national is committed to the process of utilizing international power to fight for regional and local causes be- cause that is what collective unionism is all about. President Loeb concluded his comments by thanking all of the presenters for their hard work.

IATSE ORGANIZING DEPARTMENT Division Director of the Organiz- Reporting on the activities in the Organizing Department: from left to right, ing Department and Vice President International Representatives Fran O’Hern and Joel Youngerman, International Daniel DiTolla, along with Represen- Vice President/Division Director Daniel Di Tolla, International Representatives tatives Sandra England, Joel Younger- Sandra England, Dave Garretson and Joseph Hartnett. man, Joseph Hartnett, Francis O’Hern and Special Representative David Gar- retson updated the Board on the De- cal 289 was the Local’s best hope to Representative Youngerman also partment’s activities since the Board continue to provide representation reported that Local 423 in Albuquer- met in Las Vegas. They first reported for the broadcast technicians and on- que, New Mexico is in negotiations on activities in Stagecraft. air talent. After several meetings with with the City of Santa Fe. The Santa Special Representative Garretson both Locals, Representative Hartnett Ana Star Center, a Global Spectrum is assisting Local 927 with its collec- shepherded them through negotiating building, continues to be the Local’s tive bargaining negotiations at the a merger agreement to be effective biggest employer. The New Mexico Atlanta Civic Center. He reported that August 31, 2011. Symphony Orchestra, a signatory, the Local now has language in its Representative Youngerman ad- closed its doors earlier this year. While Memorandum of Understanding with vised that during the last meeting the Orchestra did not provide a huge the Atlanta Civic Center that requires of the Board, a merger agreement portion of the local’s employment, in all house crew and extra crew be re- between Locals 336 and 875 was tough times any loss is significant. ferred through the Local. In addition, reached and approved with Local 336 Representative O’Hern reported a Local 927 member has been hired as as the surviving Local. Since that time, on his on-going organizing activities the production manager of the ACC, Local 336 has been dispatching all in broadcast. which has markedly improved the wardrobe, hair, and make-up calls. It Representative England reported relationship between the Local and continues to work through issues dur- on negotiations with the Matthew management. These improvements ing this transition. Knight Center at the University of Or- have set the foundation for negotia- Representative Youngerman and egon. All events are being done by tions of the wages and conditions for Locals 336 and 415 have met with Local 675 while the parties continue the next three years. management from the Arizona Opera their negotiations. Representative Hartnett reported for the annual discussion of wages Local 15 was able to secure work that in March of this year, he was and benefits as per the collective bar- on the recent Live Nation Production contacted by the station manager of gaining agreement that was renewed of U2 at Quest Field in Seattle. Repre- WETM-TV in Elmira, New York, in- last year. The Opera made a reason- sentative England noted that the Local quiring as to who was running the able argument that it is still in severe has a Prevailing Wage agreement with day-to-day operations of TBSE Local financial hardship and cannot afford the managers of the stadium which al- 821. The Business Agent was unable any increases. The Locals agreed to lowed the Local enough negotiating to fulfill the duties of his office and it continue a wage and benefit freeze room to make a deal with Live Nation became clear that a merger with Lo- for another year. for the Event.

Third Quarter 2011 65 Representative England also re- with employers. Thus, local unions in particular, OSHA standards. Local ported that the Local 918 and motion should make every effort to organize unions who are interested in having picture freelance technicians have the stage and entertainment venues classes for their members should con- formed a working group in Alaska in their jurisdictions. He stated that tact ICAP to facilitate this happening. to find ways to bring both the stage the International is available to assist At present, classes are available in ar- and motion picture workers under the local union’s organizing efforts. This eas of rigging and electrical work. In banner of one local. The crew base in involves some of the hardest work addition to offering training, ICAP is both areas has common interests in of the International and is often the engaged with other industry organi- training and work force development. most thankless. zations to promote safety standards These two groups continue to search President Loeb commended the for the entertainment and exhibition for ways to come together. Division for its monumental and industries. Vice President DiTolla reported mammoth efforts. It was also reported that on June that two representation elections had 22, 2011, the IATSE, along with occurred involving employees of four ICAP/TRAINING TRUST DADCO, a Los Angeles based power facilities operated by Iron Horse En- Kent Jorgenson, chair of the ICAP source and lighting rental facility, es- tertainment in the jurisdictions of Lo- Committee, Willy Walters, ICAP Com- tablished the “IATSE Entertainment cal 232 and 53. The union prevailed mittee member, International Repre- and Exhibition Industries Train- unanimously in both elections. Ne- sentative Julia Neville and West Coast ing Trust Fund.” Informally known gotiations for a first contract are be- Counsel James G. Varga reported on as the “IA Training Trust”, this is ing scheduled. Negotiations are also the IATSE Craft Advancement Pro- a labor-management Taft-Hartley ongoing on behalf of the Child Actor gram and the IATSE Entertainment ERISA Trust Fund. There is in place Guardians employed on the Broad- and Exhibition Industries Training a Board of Trustees to administer the way production of Billy Elliot. Trust Fund. Fund. The Trustees include Ronald With regard to broadcast techni- The ICAP was created by Interna- Dahlquist from DADCO and Brian cians, Vice President DiTolla advised tional President Matthew D. Loeb to Ohl from Global Spectrum in Cana- that the agreement with the YES Net- develop a training and craft advance- da. One additional employer trustee work and Local 100 has been rati- ment program. The Committee has remains to be named. On the par- fied. Currently negotiations involving made itself available to local unions ticipant side, the trustees appointed MSG2 and several local crewing ser- and their members for presentation of by President Loeb are: Julia Neville, vices are being negotiated with Lo- various classes. For example, in Or- International Representative from cal 100. A tentative agreement has lando, a basic safety course was of- Vancouver; Michael Robinson from been reached with CBS for techni- fered and attended by members of Local 2 in Chicago; and James G. cians employed on the Rachael Ray Locals 321, 631 and 835. The class Varga, West Coast Counsel. Officers Show. The department also reported was also presented in Boston working of the IA Training Trust are Chair- having assisted the following locals with Local 481 and District 3. person Brian Ohl and Secretary Ju- with contract negotiations involving The ICAP participated in the 2011 lia Neville. The first meeting of the broadcasting: Local 600 with CBS in Infocomm show, putting on a rig- Board of Trustees will take place in San Francisco and Fox in Los Angeles ging demonstration for attendees of Los Angeles this fall. James Varga and Local 833 with CBS in Baltimore. the show. ICAP continues to work will serve as Acting Executive Di- The Division continues its Na- with the National Labor College and rector and Kent Jorgensen will be tional organizing activity. President recently the IATSE endorsed the NLC Program Administrator. Clerical help Loeb remarked that local unions will Safety Training Program and its appli- will be provided through the IATSE never win a bidding war with labor cation to renew the Susan Harwood West Coast Office support staff. contractors in stage work. It is es- Grant. Several members of ICAP have The mission of the IATSE Enter- sential that local unions remove the attended classes at the NLC to pre- tainment and Exhibition Industries middleman and negotiate directly pare for teaching safety classes and Training Trust Fund is to promote

66 Official Bulletin training and skills advancement to al Secretary-Treasurer Wood, Interna- requirements to eliminate annual pre- participants of the Trust Fund. Par- tional Vice Presidents DiTolla, Lawlor, scription limits and open up coverage ticipants are those employees work- Miller, Division Director Gearns, and to all covered children through age 26, ing under IATSE collective bargaining Representatives White and Kutak ap- this Plan has remained steady in its agreements in the United States and peared before the Board to present participant cost. Plan C2, the largest C Canada. In this regard, the IA Train- a report on the Funds. International plan, will have an increase for the Oc- ing Trust will be the funding support President Loeb is the union-side tober 2011 coverage quarter of $30 per for the ICAP classes, third-party edu- Chairman of the Funds. month for both the single and family cational programs, and other future The IATSE National Benefit Funds option. The C1 plan, which covers 81 training ventures. continue to see growth in employer single/family enrollees, will realize an The IA Training Trust began with contributions. The first six months of increase for the October 2011 coverage a contribution from the IATSE. How- 2011 have seen a 15.33% increase in quarter as well equal to the actual cost ever, it is planned that future funding income as compared to the same time of providing such benefits. will stem from negotiated employer period in 2010. The most predomi- In order to maintain affordable contributions. The IATSE has devel- nant growth has been in the Health rates for all Plans under the Health & oped proposed contract language to & Welfare and Annuity Funds. This is Welfare Fund, Plans A and the 3 Plan cover all segments of IATSE jurisdic- due to several reasons, including re- C options, the Trustees are reviewing tion. cent mergers, increased contribution several options to modify the benefit There will be future announce- rates and increased work in the areas offerings so that we can continue to ments on the activities of the IA Train- covered by these Funds. provide broad benefit choices to all ing Trust on the IATSE Web site and Thus far in 2011, 1,550 employ- of its working families at reasonable in the Bulletin. ers have remitted contributions to one costs. or more Funds based on over 1,900 The National Annuity Fund has IATSE MERCHANDISE different rate group combinations. successfully transferred its account to General Secretary-Treasurer James The Funds accept contributions in MassMutual effective March 1, 2011. Wood reported on trade unionism any form, percentage of wages, days, The transfer was relatively seamless and political activism requiring iden- hours, shifts, performances and more and participants received numerous tification and communication. The which makes administration of the announcements and materials (Plan IATSE has therefore implemented the Funds fairly complicated, but allows booklets, salary deferral coupons, IATSE Online Store, marketing strictly our local unions a tremendous amount investment option information and union-made items bearing the IATSE of flexibility in contract negotiations. more) to help guide them with the emblem. The IATSE National Health & Wel- expanded options offered through All members and supporters can fare Fund’s Plan C continues to pro- MassMutual. The Annuity Fund cur- create their own security protected vide coverage to an increasing popu- rently boasts over 55,000 active ac- account. An array of apparel and ac- lation, particularly in its two primary counts with a market value in excess cessory items are available and will be options, C2 and C3. The Fund now of $425 million. changed and adjusted to suit the sea- provides benefits through Plans A and The IATSE National Pension Fund son and demand. Shipping is avail- Plan C to over 16,500 working men continues to be fully funded and has able throughout the United States and and women. When dependants are remained consistently in the Green Canada. The IATSE Online Store is up included, the Plan is providing cov- Zone, as defined by the Pension Pro- and running as of July 27, 2011. Wear erage to over 26,000 lives nationally. tection Act of 2006, even during the this swag with pride. This is the largest covered population worst economic times. The most re- IATSE NATIONAL recorded in the history of the Fund. cent actuarial valuation shows that BENEFIT FUNDS Plan C3 has maintained the same the Fund can continue to provide In their capacity as Trustees of the CAPP cost since its inception in Oc- retirement benefits to the over 2,400 IATSE National Benefit Funds, Gener- tober 2008. Even with recent PPACA retirees or their beneficiaries, as well

Third Quarter 2011 67 as every active working participant re- reporting. In addition, important tim- Union including opinions on its future ceiving contributions as promised by ing of contribution payment informa- goals. A few weeks later, the Division the Plan. tion is included, most notably with Directors met in Denver for two days The Funds’ Web site, now in its 6th respect to Health & Welfare Plan C. in order to begin processing this data year of operation, has provided many This booklet has also been released to so that the International’s plan for the useful tools for participants includ- contributing employers, and/or their future could be in line with its core ing, but not limited to, on-line CAPP payroll agent, to help guide them in values and the needs of its represen- copayments for Plan C participants, reporting, interest on late reporting, tatives, locals, and members. work history records, on-line demo- the Funds audit policy and the return One of the key data points that graphic updates (address changes, of contributions policy. emerged even in this early phase was beneficiary changes, etc.) as well as the need to continue to strengthen a full array of forms and links to our IRON HORSE ENTERTAINMENT the relationship between the Interna- benefit providers. Local unions have Vice President Daniel DiTolla re- tional and Locals. The group began recently seen the addition of online ported on Iron Horse Entertainment, to discuss ways to begin this process summary reports and the ability to re- which is a concert promoter in North and along with a rough timeline for quest detailed as well as customized Hampton, Massachusetts. It operates the education program over the next reports. four facilities within the jurisdictions two years. Both of these sessions The Trustees are examining the of Locals 53 and 232: Iron Horse, were facilitated by Trish Westwater possibly of revamping the site, in- Pearl Street, Calvin Theatre and and Robyn Cavanagh of the National creasing performance and adding Mountain Park. The International and Labor College. features, such as customized reports, the Locals filed a representation peti- After the Division Directors Meet- that can be obtained online immedi- tion to represent stage employees at ing, content for the NLC staff training ately as well as allowing participants these venues. The parties negotiated was designed by the International so to make COBRA co-payments, send a stipulated election agreement that that it would address the key points messages directly to the Participant included, among other things, divid- raised in the Board interviews. Service center, and more. ing the venue into two separate bar- Data Gathering from International Staffing has increased in the gaining units. The unions won both Representatives and Administrative Funds Participant Service Center. As elections unanimously. Negotiations Staff the Funds continue to grow, the call for a first contract are scheduled for The next phase of data gathering and written correspondence volume August. was to develop an online survey for continues to increase and the Funds International Representatives in order are looking to add two more employ- LEAP to get their assessment of the union’s ees in early Fall 2011 with the inten- International Representative Patri- key strengths and challenges, as well tion of improving response times for cia White and In-House Counsel Sa- as the skills and education they felt all participants. mantha Dulaney updated the Board they needed to do their jobs effec- The Funds have released a new regarding the activities of the Labor tively; administrative and clerical staff ‘Employer Contributions and Col- Education Assistance Program. were also asked to fill out the same lections Guidebook’ which most lo- Earlier this year, the IATSE began survey. The online survey mirrored cal unions should have received by a comprehensive, union-wide assess- the questions asked in the GEB inter- now. Given the complexities of the ment of its strengths, goals, and areas views, with additional questions about NBF this new guidebook should be that can be improved to better serve the way work gets done in the union. a valuable resource for local unions the membership into the future. when negotiating agreements (to un- During the Las Vegas meeting, 2011 NLC Training for International derstand what the Funds require in members of the Executive Board and Staff and Vice Presidents order to accept contributions) and to a few other key leaders were sur- At the end of March, the Board help understand what is required in veyed regarding the state of the whole and Representatives spent three days

68 Official Bulletin in training at the National Labor Col- to be more aware of interpersonal Debbie Reid also played major roles lege. This staff training was designed and group dynamics will help them on this project, as did Emily Tao. It with three main goals in mind: (1) to work more successfully with Locals is expected that this binder will be a provide the results of the survey to Vice to develop greater trust, partnerships useful tool for staff in the completion Presidents and staff, (2) provide peo- and positive relations. of their assignments to local unions. ple with an opportunity to discuss and Resource Binder 2011 District Conventions brainstorm ways to address key issues Additionally, at the Labor College The 2011 District Convention Edu- revealed by the data, and (3) help staff Training, each Division was given a cational Program was developed as develop individual and group leader- chance to examine and comment a capsule version of the training that ship skills that will help them work more effectively with Locals. upon a draft copy of a resource bind- the IATSE staff received in March at For the first day of the training, Co- er for International Representatives. the Labor College. The training is pre- Vision, an interactive meeting compa- This binder contains information, sented at each District convention in ny, was invited to bring in a computer forms booklets, and all of the docu- two, hour and one-half modules. The system that allowed group discussion ments representatives might need in first part is designed to help partici- on a series of important questions. the completion of their assignments. pants recognize and understand com- This process was a big success and al- The binders have since been revised, mon dynamics that exist in all groups, lowed the group to generate ideas on incorporating the comments of the which can seriously impact their abil- how to take action on key challenges staff, and are ready to be distributed, ity to operate at peak performance. facing the union. both as hard copies and electronical- Understanding these dynamics can For the second day of the train- ly. The flash drives were distributed help union leaders when leading ing, a workshop was held to help staff at the 2011 Summer Board Meeting, groups within locals on any issue— understand their individual work and where binders were also available for in bargaining, organizing campaigns, personality styles, and also to recog- examination by the staff. political action, union meetings, or nize how to appreciate the way in Megan Doughty, who is on the whatever project engages the local. which different personalities interact. staff at the NY office, captained this The second part of the training This led to a workshop on group dy- project, and her professionalism, is designed to engage local leaders namics and teambuilding. Both ses- dedication, and attention to detail in the future planning process by sions were rooted in the belief that shows on every page. General Secre- getting their perspectives on current training International Representatives tary Treasurer Wood and his staff, and union strengths, challenges, and ideas

During the General Executive Board meeting, President Loeb administered the oath of membership to 90 new members of Boston Stage Local 11. The members were part of an organizing campaign at the Comcast Center. This campaign concluded a 4-year contentious struggle with Live Nation, but Local 11 ultimately prevailed and reached a 5-year agreement. President Loeb congrat- ulated the Local and commended the new members for demonstrating their solidarity during this long and arduous effort. The new members were welcomed to the IATSE with a standing ovation from the Board and all those present at the meeting.

Third Quarter 2011 69 for the future. As part of this session, bargaining committee used the skills Relations Board Bernard Fishbein each participant takes a survey. Once they had learned in a collective bar- gave an informative, interactive and all of the Districts have held their 2011 gaining course to achieve one of the engaging lecture on American and meetings and taken the survey, CoVi- best agreements the Local has negoti- Canadian Labour History, with an em- sion, an independent survey compa- ated. She thanked President Loeb for phasis on the history of the I.A.T.S.E. ny, will tabulate the data for the In- establishing LEAP and providing sup- This training was comprehensive and ternational. The results of this survey port for officers to attend classes. provided the Officers and Representa- will then be shared with all involved Representative White reported tives with useful information in mak- and together as a union, appropriate that President Loeb is one of seven ing connections between the history future goals can be set. union leaders being honored by the of organized labor and the challenges Thus far, Districts 1,2,3,4,7,8,11,12, National Labor College on August 2, we face today. This lecture was open and 14 have participated in the train- 2011 for his “strong support of build- to all representatives of local unions ing, and Districts 5, 6, 9, and 10 will ing the labor movement through pub- and was presented to a standing- do so during August and September. lic advocacy and action”, his commit- room only crowd. Special thanks go to Districts 2 and 4, ment to education and for his support Special thanks to Vice President who were the first groups to receive of the National Labor College. All Daniel DiTolla who provided infor- the training, and whose evaluations local unions of the International are mation and resources on I.A.T.S.E. led to refinements that have been en- encouraged to attend the event and/ history; former General Counsel Ste- joyed in their sister districts. or support the program by purchas- ven B. Spivak who was always just a Mss. Westwater and Cavanagh of ing ads in a commemorative journal phone call away for fact-checking and the National Labor College have pro- entitled “A Time to Build.” advice; General Secretary-Treasurer vided all of this training and the In- President Loeb remarked that he is Wood and his office, especially Mary- ternational thanks them for their hard committed to having a two-way com- Ann Kelly, who provided photos from work and dedication to the IATSE as munication between the International the International’s archives; Robert this process proceeds. and the Locals so that we can con- Score, Secretary of Local One for great tinue to succeed. He explained that pictures; Emily Tao who assisted with LEAP equally important as organizing new early research; Terri Simmons and Me- The number of Locals receiving workers is keeping the members we gan Doughty who capably handled funds from the IATSE Labor Educa- have. One way to strengthen mem- the logistics for the training; and Dis- tion Assistance Program—LEAP— bership is through education. One trict 7 Secretary Andrew (Roo) Oyaas continues to increase. Officers and goal of the Education Program is re- who introduced us to Grainger! officials from local unions may, with building the labor movement from Additionally, representatives of written approval from the Internation- the inside out. This Program makes the IATSE National Benefit Funds pre- al President, receive reimbursement us the best we can be. President Loeb sented training to the IATSE United for tuition and room and board for thanked Representative White for her States staff, while representatives of one labor studies course each year. tireless dedication to education, not- the Canadian Funds presented con- This is all important, of course. But ing that “it’s working.” current training to the IATSE Cana- the program really is only a success dian staff. Thanks go to Anne Zeisler, if it actually helps people improve in EDUCATIONAL TRAINING Michael Fife, Scott Trivigno, Dave their ability to represent their mem- FOR LOCAL UNIONS Wilkins, Bill Watt, and Lorraine Allen bers. In that line, Bambi Ooley, who On Wednesday, July 27, 2011, for wonderful, informational sessions. is the Business Agent of Local B-20, Grainger Ledbetter, Labor Educator These representatives also staffed ta- front of house in Portland, Oregon, from the University of Arkansas, along bles outside the meeting room to en- asked Representative White to share with General Counsel Dale Short, and able local representatives to ask ques- an email in which Sister Ooley ex- former IATSE Canadian Counsel and tions and bring information home to plained how she and members of her current Head of the Ontario Labour their locals.

70 Official Bulletin LINCOLN CENTER like that represented by the joint or- This venue was sold to a buyer in- AT THE ARMORY ganizing at the Armory furthers that tent on continuing the operation of Representative White, James J. cause. He commended everyone at the theatre. As soon as the sale was Claffey, Jr., President of Local One, the table, noting that this is something completed, the IATSE began organiz- Mickey Fox, Legitimate Theatre Busi- that can and should be duplicated ing the employees of the new theatre ness Manager of Local One, Valerie whenever and wherever we are able owner. Gladston, President of Local 798, and to do so. Daniel Dashman, Business Agent of MAVERICK “SLAUGHTER” Local 798 reported on the successful MANN THEATRES, INC. Vice President Michael Miller, organizing of wardrobe and hair and West Coast Counsel James G. Var- General Counsel Dale Short and West make-up workers, along with workers ga reported on Mann Theatres, Inc. Coast Counsel James G. Varga ap- from Teamsters Local 817, for Lincoln This motion picture theatre chain is peared before the Board to report on Center at the Armory’s presentation of owned by Paramount Pictures. The this matter. the Royal Shakespeare Company. front of the house employees and The crew on Slaughter was or- Brother Fox remarked that this the projectionists were covered under ganized during production in 2007. was a collective effort and a classic collective bargaining agreements with Before the film was finished, the case of backing up words with ac- the IATSE Special Department and production company, Maverick, had tion. In addition to thanking Brother Local 150, respectively. During the an internal breakup resulting in two Claffey, Brother Fox also extended past couple of years, the Mann The- companies, one devoted to music re- his appreciation to Vice President De atre properties have been for sale and cording, and a film company without Paulo who helped secure a deal for Paramount has begun to sell off the financing to complete the Slaugh- the wardrobe and hair and make-up theatres one venue at a time. ter project. On top of the company’s workers. Following notice to the IATSE of own problems, its payroll company, Brother Claffey noted that every- impending sale, International Repre- Axium, went bankrupt. Crew mem- one involved did the right thing. He sentative Ron Garcia, on behalf of the bers were not paid for the last several commended his Theatrical Business Special Department, and Leo Del Real, weeks of work, and those that did Managers Fox and Kevin McGarty on behalf of Projectionists Local 150, get paid had their checks from Axium for their involvement in securing an along with West Coast Counsel Varga, bounce for insufficient funds. agreement covering IATSE Locals 764 met with Paramount Labor Relations The IATSE filed a grievance in De- and 798. representatives to negotiate over the cember 2007. In 2008, a settlement Daniel Dashman observed that impart of the sales and closures of was reached and a partial payment this deal represented seven weeks of the theatres. It was agreed that em- occurred, but once again the compa- work for workers represented by Lo- ployees would receive 60 days notice ny ran out of money and failed to pay cal 798. He extended his appreciation of layoff, or receive up to 60 days of the entire settlement amount. The IA to President Loeb and to Local One. pay in lieu of such notice. In addition, continued to meet with the producer President Loeb remarked that the employees can receive up to three and the unit production manager to collective action of Locals One, 764 weeks wages as a severance package. work out all the claim amounts due and 798, along with Teamsters Lo- Employees will also be entitled to un- and owing. The IA went to Court to cal 817, led by Business Agent Frank employment insurance benefits. compel compliance with the settle- Connolly, were important in practi- The best known of the Mann’s ment agreement and a judgment was cal and symbolic terms. In his words, Theatres is commonly referred to obtained. “there shouldn’t be a venue where an as Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. This With judgment in hand, the IA IA-craft is not covered.” He further Hollywood landmark is where leg- was in line with a dozen other credi- noted that it is important for the In- ends and stars have planted their tors, some secured, some not, but ternational to be a part of the larger handprints and footprints in the con- all in line seeking payment ahead of labor movement and concerted action crete sidewalk foyer to the theatre. us. A decision was made to try and

Third Quarter 2011 71 Trustess of the MPIPHP appeared before the Board to report on the Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans. structure a deal that would at least of two new Labor Directors, Local the current projected deficit for the get some money for the crew mem- 728 Business Agent Patric Abaravich next contract cycle is $525 million. bers. A letter campaign began to all and Local 161 Business Agent Colleen There have been some positive expe- the other creditors advising that the IA Donahue, and expressed his thanks rience factors, including (1) strength- was prepared to sue individual own- for their willingness to take on this ening employment numbers; (2) a re- ers of the production company, and responsibility. They are replacing re- duction in health care inflation; and also to intervene in any attempt to tiring Directors Carmine Palazzo and (3) increased efficiency and effective- pay the other creditors ahead of the Joe Aredas, who together have more ness of resource use. IATSE. Eventually, Maverick was able than 55 years of experience as Direc- Vice President Miller stated that to come up with additional funds and tors of the Plans. Vice President Miller the Labor Directors are committed to offered to settle the claim. noted the vast knowledge and expe- the pursuit of every potential action to Ultimately the matter was resolved rience Brother Palazzo and Brother improve the Plan’s financial condition. and checks went out to crew mem- Aredas have between them and indi- Actions have been taken to increase bers two weeks ago. cated that he knows they will remain contributions from those groups who After four years of chasing this an invaluable resource for labor side do not pay the full actuarial cost of company, the IATSE obtained 100% Directors. He expressed a large debt the benefits they receive. Commercial on benefit contributions and 81% on of gratitude for their years of volun- producers and single productions are wage claims. This compromise on teer service. included in this group. the claim led to payment, while other The Board was advised that the The Labor Directors have moved creditors are still fighting and waiting Coordination of Benefits/Medicare is- that the Plans require certain non- to be paid. sue that adversely affected retirees’ affiliate participants (meaning those benefits, and which was not an in- not participating under a collective MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY PENSION & HEALTH PLANS tended result of the collective bar- bargaining agreement) either contrib- International Vice Presidents Mi- gaining process, has been corrected. ute full costs or be terminated from chael Miller, John Ford and Thom Da- This problem had resulted in a sub- the Plans. The Management Directors vis, International Trustee George Pala- stantial reduction of health benefits voted against this motion and the im- zzo, Special Representative Ronald G. for retirees. The resolution will be passe is currently set for binding reso- Kutak, General Counsel Dale Short, applied retroactively. Vice President lution before an impartial arbitrator/ Associate Counsel John B. Shepherd, Miller commended George Palazzo, umpire in October. MPIPHP Trustees appeared before the Chairman of the Board of Directors Vice President Miller stated that Board to report on the Motion Picture for the Health Plan, for helping to a survey of members and town hall Industry Pension & Health Plans. lead this fight to its successful and meetings in New York and Los An- Vice President Miller announced appropriate resolution. geles will be conducted this fall in the appointment by President Loeb Vice President Miller reported that preparation for the Basic agreements.

72 Official Bulletin MPIPHP Co-Chairman Palazzo the MPTF IA Advisory Committee - to pitfalls that historically have led to took the opportunity to thank Presi- engage IATSE members, many who delays in holding elections. Pre-elec- dent Loeb, who also serves as a Plan directly benefit from MPTF - was the tion hearings, commonly referred Director, Vice President Miller, the theme in rolling out the “MPTF Every to as RC hearings, will be set with- Committee Chairs and all of the other Member Campaign.” Coinciding with in seven days. The employer must Directors. He noted that this is a tal- the 90th anniversary of the MPTF, the identify all unit issues immediately ented group who are extremely well- Committee along with MPTF staff, upon notice of the petition. These prepared for their duties and unself- held a Sunday Brunch at the Los Ange- rules are expected to aid in reaching ishly give their time and talents to this les MPTF campus. Union officers and stipulated elections, or at least result important work. stewards from all the Southern Califor- in fewer contested issues during an President Loeb commented that nia West Coast Studio Locals attended RC hearing. This will lead to election the leadership has displayed the fore- the campaign rollout event. The pre- dates being set closer to the petition sight, talent and willingness to work, sentation included a special message filing date than has previously been which will put our members in the by President Matthew D. Loeb, who the case. As much as possible, issues best possible position. sits as a Trustee on the MPTF Board. will be deferred until post-election President Loeb sent the message loud procedures, which are also stream- MPTF EVERY MEMBER and clear how important the MPTF is CAM PAIGN lined. Any objections to election to IATSE members, and how important Appearing before the Board and conduct must be filed within seven it is for IATSE members to support the reporting on the “MPTF Every Mem- days. Appeal of the Regional Direc- MPTF Charity. The video is available ber Campaign” were International tor’s decisions will rest within the for viewing through a link at the MPTF Vice President Michael Miller and discretion of the NLRB. Web site: mptvfund.org. Just click on members of the “MPTF Labor Com- The proposed rules also change the “Every Member Campaign” icon. mittee”: International Vice President the “Excelsior List” rule. First, the list There, members can learn just how and Local 80 Business Agent Thom must be provided to the Union at an important the MPTF is to themselves Davis; International Representative earlier time in the process, and signifi- and their families. Peter Marley; International Trustee cantly, the list will include employee home telephone numbers and, to the and Local 729 Business Agent George NATIONAL LABOR Palazzo; Local 44 Business Agent Ed RELATIONS BOARD extent they are available, email ad- Brown; Local 728 Business Agent IATSE General Counsel Dale W. dresses. Patric Abaravich; Local 705 Business Short, In-House Counsel Samantha The proposed rules, along with the Agent Buffy Snyder; Local 700 Assis- Dulaney, West Coast Counsel James more aggressive approach to seeking tant Executive Director Cathy Repola; G. Varga and Midwest Counsel John extraordinary remedies of unfair labor Local 706 Business Agent Tommy B. Shepherd reported on the new practices during organizing campaigns, Cole; and Terri Simmons of the West proposed election rules of the Nation- are an attempt to level the playing field Coast Office. al Labor Relations Board. The NLRB in providing employees the chance to Several years ago, representatives has statutory authority to promulgate select union representation. of the Motion Picture Television Fund its procedural rules; election rules fit On July 18 and 19, 2011, the (MPTF) met with representatives of into this category. NLRB held public hearings where the IATSE to develop a strategy to en- The Board’s proposed rules are witnesses representing both sides of gage members at a grassroots level in designed to expedite the election the table were invited to speak to the support of the MPTF. The MPTF was procedures so that workers have proposed rules. At the conclusion of established to provide charitable and greater opportunity to express their the public comment period required social services to employees and their desires to be represented by a union. by the Administrative Procedure Act, families working in the motion picture The main thrust of the proposed it is expected that final rules will be and television industry. The goal of rules is to eliminate pre-election published.

Third Quarter 2011 73 PPSI Representative and Local 700 Execu- and President and Representative in Daniel M. Mahoney, Assistant Divi- tive Director Ronald Kutak, Local Charge of Television and Film Beverly sion Director, Motion Picture and Tele- 600 Executive Director Bruce Doer- Miller reported to the Board on the vision Production, reported on both ing and West Coast Counsel James transfer of Sound Designers who are the renewal of a collective bargaining G. Varga reported on the recent members of Local One into Local USA agreement with Paramount Production developments in reality television. 829. Support, Inc. (PPSI) for work in New Most significant is the recently nego- In July 1999, former Local 922 York and Vancouver, as well as a new tiated term contract with Freemantle Sound Designers were merged into area standards contract that would cov- Productions, Inc. Local One. Though represented ably er work done in all other locations. The Freemantle is a major produc- by Local One, over time it became ap- Employer is considering opening satel- er in reality shows. America’s Got parent that a more natural fit for the lite facilities that will be more flexible Talent, Idol, The Price is Right and Designers was with Local USA 829, and mobile. They are currently doing many others are under its banner. which already counts some of these this in New Orleans and are presently While the higher budget shows, Designers in its membership. Brother considering locations in Toronto, Puer- like Idol, have been under single Fox thanked Local USA 829 and its to Rico and Atlanta, using IA members. production contacts, the new term leadership for their professionalism These two contracts run concurrently deal will cover all levels of Free- and quick responses regarding the for a three-year term with almost iden- mantle’s productions. The new col- transfer, noting that the interests of tical wages and conditions. Increases in lective bargaining agreement is the the Designers were paramount to Lo- wages in the renewed agreement are culmination of five years of work. cal One. 2% for each year, compounded, with a During these years, there have been Sisters Friedrichs and Miller stat- bonus of 1% based on straight time for several labor disputes before getting ed that they have sent invitations to years two and three. The latter bonus contracts one at a time, including, Sound Design members of Local One, provides an increase to those working for example, Farmer Wants A Wife waiving initiation and processing fees. over scale. The area standards agree- in Missouri. Ultimately, through ac- They further represented that Local ment provides for benefit contributions tions such as this, it soon became USA 829 will continue integrating into the National Plan in the amount of reality to Fremantle that it was best Designers into the Local. The Local $60, $65 and $70 per day respectively to have labor peace and a term con- is also moving forward with repre- for each year of the contract. tract with the IATSE. As Freemantle senting the Sound Designers in their President Loeb noted that Director goes forward anticipating producing collective bargaining agreements with Mahoney did all the work on what he more scripted/dramatic program- employers. deemed a fine contract and a smart ming, and begins production of the President Loeb remarked that Lo- move. He noted that facilities and big budget X Factor, there is every cal USA 829 is the appropriate Local equipment companies can be a great reason to think that the relationship for the Sound Designers. He com- resource as they can guide work in between the parties will be produc- mended both Local One and Local the IA’s direction and that is precisely tive and fruitful for IATSE members USA 829 for placing the concerns and what this area standards will facilitate. and Freemantle. welfare of the Sound Designers be- President Loeb suggested that this This new term contract will serve fore local, parochial issues. President model should be pursued in all areas as a model for organizing and negoti- Loeb promised his full support of Lo- of IA jurisdiction. ating in reality television production. cal USA 829 in their negotiations with employers of Sound Designers. REALITY TV/ SOUND DESIGNERS FREEMANTLE MEDIA Vice President Brian Lawlor, Lo- SPORTS BROADCASTING Vice Presidents Michael Miller cal One Theatrical Business Manager AND STEWARD TRAINING and John Ford, International Repre- Mickey Fox, Local USA 829 National International Representative Fran- sentative Lyle Trachtenberg, Special Business Agent Cecilia Friedrichs cis O’Hern began conducting steward

74 Official Bulletin training sessions at the broadcast lo- President Loeb concluded by stat- Up, Fight Back” campaign is to solicit cals, using a course of study devel- ing that this is a great program and members to sign up for PAC contribu- oped by Vice President Daniel DiTolla he wants to see more such training tions through either payroll check-off and Representative Sandra England. across the International. or credit/debit card automatic deduc- To date he has conducted training in tions. Members who sign up to con- the Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas and STAND UP, FIGHT BACK tribute at least $40.00 will be enrolled Houston markets. A special appearance was made in the “President’s Club,” those con- The training is designed to give before the Board by Chuck Rocha and tributing $20.00 a month will be in the stewards the tools needed to protect Anna Durrett from Solidarity Strate- “Leader’s Club,” and those contributing and enforce both contractual and the gies. The IATSE has engaged the con- $10.00 a month in the “Activist’s Club.” rights of our members in the work- sulting services of Solidarity Strategies Authorization cards, along with other place. This is accomplished by outlin- to launch a campaign to increase IA PAC information and materials will be ing proper procedures for the stew- membership involvement, and in- sent from the International’s General ards to follow and by imparting a crease the impact that the IATSE-PAC Office to all U.S. Locals in the Alliance. thorough understanding of key provi- will have in making the IA’s voice All contributions are voluntary, and sions of broadcast contracts. heard in Washington. As members of amounts are suggestions only and a Reaction to the training has been the IATSE Political Action Committee, member may contribute more or less positive. At the end of the session, Vice Presidents J. Walter Cahill, An- than the suggested amounts. No mem- each steward receives a Steward’s thony De Paulo, Thom Davis, John ber faces reprisal for choosing not to Book, designed to help them carry Ford and Timothy F. Magee, as well contribute to the PAC. Contributions out key aspects of the job and to give as Assistant to the President Debo- are not deductable as charitable con- them the resources to handle various rah A. Reid and West Coast Counsel tributions. Federal law prohibits the situations. The Participants have a James G. Varga also appeared before PAC from receiving contributions from growing sense of leadership and re- the Board. Canadian members. sponsibility at the end of their training. It was reported that PAC train- The other element of the “Stand By stressing that the contract is ing sessions were being held in New Up, Fight Back” campaign is the the basis of the relationship with the York City and Los Angeles to teach chance to win a trip for two to Waiki- employers, underscoring the need local officials on how to engage their ki, Hawaii. The winner, to be drawn to protect fellow members and their memberships in advancing the IATSE- at the Winter 2012 Board meeting, will rights, including paying special atten- PAC. A key element of the “Stand receive air travel and hotel accommo- tion to their Weingarten rights, and adopting an attitude of work now, grieve later - except when it comes to safety - the steward training program aims to make workplaces fairer and safer, and IATSE membership even more cohesive. President Loeb remarked that this training shows that the members’ in- terests are aligned with those of the Union. He added that the steward training gives members ownership of their collective bargaining agree- ments. He stated further that this type of instruction is crucial to local union Chuck Rocha and Anna Durrett from Solidarity Strategies gave a presentation on building and leadership development. the new campaign for IATSE-PAC entitled “Stand Up, Fight Back.”

Third Quarter 2011 75 dations for two, for three nights at the been steadily increasing. Presently, that they would be consulted before Sheraton Waikiki Hotel and Resort. the International receives an average “aliens of extraordinary ability” came Anyone pledging a PAC contribution of 150 requests per month. In addi- into the Country. Post September 11, of at least $10.00 per month will be tion, the Department of Homeland 2001, the American government be- entered into the contest. In addition, Security has been scrutinizing these gan to look more closely at the grant- IATSE-PAC caps, t-shirts and lapel requests more carefully, thereby in- ing of Visas. Now, the Department of pins are available to those who sign creasing the number of requests for Homeland Security seriously considers up by authorization card for monthly additional information as well. This any objections made by the Interna- contributions. creates the need for the International tional. President Loeb stated that our to review petitions that were already involvement in this program is about TEAMSTERS PACT processed upon receipt of additional protecting members’ jobs, enforcing Appearing before the Board to information from petitioners. the law, and maintaining standards. discuss the Mutual Aid & Assistance Due to concerns regarding the Pact were Vice Presidents Michael growing number of aliens entering 2011 AFL-CIO SUMMER Miller, John Lewis, Tim Magee, Thom the country illegally to work on mo- MOBILIZATION Davis and John Ford, along with As- tion pictures, as well as in other areas International Vice Presidents Jack sistant Motion Picture Director Daniel of employment in our jurisdiction, Beckman, Timothy Magee and Mi- Mahoney and District No. 7 Secretary the International contacted the De- chael Barnes, International Represen- Andrew Oyaas. partment of Homeland Security and tatives Ben Adams and Joanne Sand- The Pact that President Loeb en- arranged a meeting in Washington, ers, Special Representative Joseph tered into with Teamster President D.C. on February 23, 2011 with Beth Short and Local 251 Stage Business James P. Hoffa has had its intended Gibson, the Assistant Deputy Director Agent Chris Gauthier reported on the effect. The few disputes that have ex- of Immigration and Customs Enforce- 2011 AFL-CIO Summer Mobilization. isted were resolved at either the re- ment. Assistant Director Mahoney This summer the AFL-CIO has cre- gional level or the division level, or by and Ms. Paul had a very productive ated a 2011 mobilization program to the chairs of the committee. Addition- discussion and Ms. Gordon in turn give working people the opportuni- ally, the Pact has fostered joint orga- was able to refer them to Dawn Nel- ty to hold members of congress and nizing drives as well as partnering on son, Chief of the Identify and Benefit state politicians accountable for their issues at the Motion Picture Industry Fraud Unit of Homeland Security In- votes that would destroy medicare Pension & Health Plans. vestigations. They will be participat- and other critical family services as A subcommittee is scheduled to ing with Ms. Nelson on a stakeholder well as collective bargaining, workers meet next week in LA and Vice Presi- teleconference pertaining to O and P benefits and all the while providing dents Miller and Lewis will meet with Consultation Requirements from La- tax breaks for big corporations and their Canadian counterparts during bor and Management Organizations the wealthy. the BC Council negotiations. and Peer groups on August 2, 2011. Throughout this summer and es- The intent is to establish a clear pecially in August, the International VISA APPLICATIONS and direct connection to the De- and all local unions will need to con- Assistant Director of the Motion partment of Homeland Security that tact these elected officials at the state Picture and Television Production will enable the International to re- and federal level, stating that we will Department and International Rep- ceive quick responses to inquiries, hold them accountable and our votes resentative Daniel Mahoney, and including any seemingly illegal pro- will count in 2012. The topics of these IATSE General Office Manager Col- duction being shot anywhere in the battles are to stop their attacks on leen Paul reported on the Interna- IA’s jurisdiction. workers. tional’s involvement with Visa ap- President Loeb explained that Local unions and all members are plications. The number of requests through the AFL-CIO, unions were strongly encouraged to get involved for processing of O and P Visas has successful in securing legislation with recall efforts in Wisconsin, veto-

76 Official Bulletin overrides in Ohio, New Hampshire and the state coordinators contact them Attendance at the NAB show keeps Michigan; keep up “We Are One” dem- to support working people and beat the IATSE representatives informed in onstrations; encourage members to back anti-worker legislation. the industry, and that translates to bet- engage in meaningful pro-worker con- ter representation for IATSE members. versations on the job site; and expose 2011 NAB SHOW the politicians whose voting records/ International Representatives 2012 DEMOCRATIC CONVEN- Steve Aredas, Sandra England, Fran- TION/2012 REPUBLICAN legislation hurt working families. CONVENTION cis O’Hern and Special Representative Representative Ben Adams report- International Vice President Brian Michael Sweeney were assigned to at- ed that in Florida, he and other locals Lawlor reported to the Board that the tend the 2011 NAB show. NAB is the are combating voter suppression ef- Democratic National Convention will National Association of Broadcasters forts. He has set up zone coordina- be held in Charlotte, North Carolina and it sponsors an annual tradeshow tors to request that locals get involved the week of September 3-6, 2012. He which showcases new technology and through their central labor councils. and Vice President Walter Cahill were equipment used in the broadcast in- Vice President Barnes has assigned to assist Local 322 after the reached out to the state AFL-CIO in dustry. The IATSE attendance assures Local requested help from the In- Pennsylvania, with regard to what members that their representatives are ternational to secure as much of the the locals in Pennsylvania can do to educated on the state of the art equip- work as possible. promote pro-worker agendas. Rep- ment, and gain firsthand knowledge White Cherry Entertainment was resentative Sanders reported that the of how changes in technology might selected by the DNC to be the Execu- activities in Indiana center on store- impact IATSE members. tive Producer of the event and John front campaigns advancing worker A good part of the 2011 show Bradley of Theatrical Resources, with issues. In Wisconsin, Brother Gauth- centered on 3D film production. 3D whom the IA has a relationship, will ier reported that labor has set up production is within IATSE jurisdic- function as the Production Supervi- member-to-member phone banks, a tion, as much as any other kind of sor. Vice President Lawlor arranged Truth-tour, which is a cross-state bus filming. Manufacturers, including a meeting with Local 322 Business tour, member-to-member, door-to- SONY, Panasonic, Grass Valley and Agent Bruce Grier and John Bradley door canvassing. Vice President Ma- 3ality, were displaying new equip- and it went exceedingly well. The gee stated that the focus in Michigan ment for 3D production. The IATSE fact that there were enough IA Locals is on defeating right-to-work legisla- is exploring ways to partner with within close proximity of the venue tion. Special Representative Joseph these manufacturers so that mem- was well received. Short provided the Board with an bers can be trained and work in the Vice President Lawlor next report- update on the anti-worker legislation new broadcast technologies. ed on the Republican National Con- in Ohio. Encouraging is a poll that Another aspect of the 2011 show vention that is scheduled to be held in shows that 56% of residents of Ohio focused on the use of portable re- Tampa, Florida the week of August 27- favor a repeal of the anti-worker mote multi-camera broadcast facili- 30, 2012. Tradeshow Division Director laws that have been passed. ties. These so-called “studio in a box” William Gearns was assigned with him President Loeb pointed out that trucks are being used more frequent- after a request for the International’s the officers and representatives giving ly on lower budgeted sports broad- assistance was received from Local this report represented Pennsylvania, casts. When manned by skilled op- 321. Freeman Decorating was selected Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Wiscon- erators and technicians, these small as the General Contractor for the event sin, states where labor was strong. He studio units can produce professional and David Nash, who has had a long told delegates that the anti-worker looking broadcasts, but on a smaller working relationship with retired Inter- legislation and attacks in labor strong- scale than is common in major league national Vice President Mike Sullivan, holds like these should send chills up professional sports broadcasting. This has been chosen as the Producer. Con- “their spines.” He strongly encour- is another area of work for IATSE tact has been made with Mr. Nash and aged locals to be responsive when members. discussions initiated.

Third Quarter 2011 77 Vice President Lawlor also report- membership. Included in the new con- President Loeb deemed this a suc- ed on the Presidential Debates, which tract was an additional sick day and cess story and commended the efforts will occur after the two conventions. wage increases of .5%, 3% and 3%. of Representative Gandolini and the The IA office has coordinated the last Brother Claffey thanked President leadership of Local 39. He noted that three cycles of these debates and John Loeb and Representative Mahoney there was a good chance of getting Halloran and Associates has been in for their assistance and thought it im- the freight work and pointed out that conversations with the Stagecraft De- portant that his membership observe this opportunity is available in other partment. The practice has been to firsthand how the International was areas of the country. cover the traveling crew under Spe- there to assist them when requested. cial Event/TV Pink Contracts and to LOCAL NO. 63, WINNIPEG, MB. create a singular document for local LOCAL NO. 39, NEW ORLEANS, Re: Live Nation – Canada LA. hires with similar conditions but wage International Vice President John International Representative Don- and benefit contributions specific to M. Lewis, International Representa- ald Gandolini, Jr. appeared before the local unions who are engaged. tives Barny Haines and Peter DaPrato the Board to report on the success- and Local 63 President Brent Letain LOCAL NO. ONE, NEW YORK, N.Y. ful negotiation of a term contract with reported on recent events concerning Re: ABC Negotiations The Expo Group, a general services Live Nation in Winnipeg. Appearing on behalf of Theatrical contractor in the tradeshow business Live Nation Canada scheduled a Stage Employees Local One were In- based out of Dallas, Texas. In 2000, U2 concert for May 29, 2011 at the ternational Representative Daniel Ma- efforts were initiated to cover their Canad Inns Stadium in Winnipeg, honey, Local One President James J. work. As a result of these efforts, The Manitoba. Live Nation informed Local Claffey and Local One Television Busi- Expo Group worked with Local 39 63 that the non-union labour supplier ness Manager Edward McMahon III. through individual contracts executed NASCO would be awarded all of the Local One entered into negotia- by third-party payroll companies. work; after eight months of assuranc- tions with ABC and WABC for a new The Expo Group returned to New es to the contrary. agreement. While no one on the union Orleans in April 2011 for a Direct TV Vice President Lewis spearheaded side of the table was unaware of the show that had been subcontracted to the efforts on behalf of IATSE Local problems that the networks and tele- a third-party, which intended to uti- 63 to confront U2 headliners Bono vision affiliates are operating under, lize the work force of another union. and The Edge at the Burton Cum- their proposal would have resulted in The Expo Group claimed it had no mings Theatre, where they sought a 20-33% reduction for our members. control over the work force as it had to film part of a documentary. On The companies refused to move subcontracted the work to the third- Friday, May 27, 2011, Local 63 filed on this gutting of the working con- party. Local 39 filed a ULP charge and applications for certification for Mid ditions and made a final offer. This The Expo Group decided to negotiate, Canada Production Services em- prompted Local One to request and resulting in an agreement wherein it ployees, who were acting as techni- receive the authority to strike. Ad- would utilize Local 39 prospectively cians in the employ of U2 Principle ditionally, President Loeb joined the in return for Local 39’s agreement not Management. On May 28, Local 63 talks and informed the Employer that to seek back pay. Recently, The Expo mounted a public protest rally against Local One had been granted strike au- Group returned to New Orleans with the use of non-union labour for the thorization by his office. the National Athletic Trainers Asso- stadium show the following day. As a result of the skills of Local ciation. Local 39 successfully handled Placards read “Sunday, Bloody Sun- One’s negotiating committee, as well the decorating, exhibit installation day” and protested “Edge & Bono – as the solidarity demonstrated by Lo- and rigging. At the show, Local 39 Union Busters”. The success of this cal One and the International, a new obtained authorization cards from the IATSE demonstration, covered by me- three-year contract was reached and freight handlers and will file for an dia throughout the United States and unanimously approved by Local One’s election in the near future. Canada, is measured by the report

78 Official Bulletin that U2 stated they would never again LOCAL NO. 295, REGINA, educational programmes. Although return to Winnipeg. SASK. staffed by some members of the Local, Hearings before the Manitoba Re: Saskatchewan Gaming Corp. – it had no collective agreement with the Labour Relations Board are sched- Casino Regina Local. There had been repeated over- uled for December 5 and 6, 2011 for International Representative Barny tures by the Local to those working the certification proceedings. These Haines and Local 295 Business Agent to support an organizing effort. Signifi- events prompted contact by the MTS Debra Sawarin reported on negotia- cantly, the University had announced Centre (representing Canad Inns Sta- tions for the renewal of the Saskatch- a partnership with the City to build dium) with Local 63 to initiate discus- ewan Gaming Corp. collective agree- and operate a five-theatre performing sions for acceptable arrangements to ment for Casino Regina. Negotiations arts complex in downtown St. Catha- govern the labour relations for Local covering this 700-seat Las Vegas style rines and construction will start in late 63 members for this venue. venue were successful, resulting in a winter of 2011. However, the Univer- The success of this effort was 3-year contract renewal. The provin- sity was unwilling to offer guarantees dependent upon the support and cial government had attempted to di- for future employment to the existing guidance of President Loeb, Vice rect retrograde concessions seeking 26 employees. As a result, this organiz- Presidents DiTolla and Lewis, the un- collective agreement wording amend- ing campaign was very successful. An wavering support of the Local 63 Ex- ments and four new clauses. application for certification was filed ecutive Board and most importantly, The Local was successful in elimi- in March, and in June 2011, the On- the Local 63 members. nating the Employer attacks on mem- tario Labour Relations Board issued a President Loeb acknowledged that bers’ pensions, dental benefits, long- certificate to the Local for all stage em- he immediately was contacted by Live term disability and sick days. Finally, ployees. Negotiations for a collective Nation to resolve future issues. His re- the Employer sought to contract out agreement have now commenced. tort was blunt – Sign a Contract. bargaining unit work to independent President Ledingham thanked As- contractors. The union successfully beat sistant to the President McGuire for all LOCAL NO. 119, BAY AREA – back this onslaught and achieved wage of his support and the International SAN FRANCISCO, CA. increases of 1.5% retroactive and 2% in President for the assistance of the De- International Representative San- each succeeding year of the contract. fense Fund. President Loeb compli- dra England reported on the suc- The bargaining unit was expanded to mented the Local and assured that this cessful negotiation of the collective include hair, make-up and wardrobe was the very purpose of the Defense bargaining agreement between Local classifications while the IATSE union Fund and that future support would be 119 and SAMMCO, for crewing, and security was ensured with an IATSE Lo- forthcoming for these types of efforts. MIRA Mobile Television, for labor cal 295 hiring hall provision. and equipment. These two employ- The membership unanimously rat- LOCAL NO. 768, LOS ANGELES ers do sports broadcasting for Com- ified this important collective agree- CA. cast in the Bay Area and Northern ment renewal on May 18, 2011. Re: Pantages Theatre (Nederlander) California. The agreement accommo- In March 2011, Vice President An- dated some company issues regard- LOCAL NO. 461, OTTAWA, ON. thony DePaulo and Representative ing staffing and crewing. The Local Re: Brock University Patricia White were assigned by Presi- achieved increases in wages, health Assistant to the President Sean Mc- dent Loeb to assist Local 768 in their and pension contributions, and favor- Guire and Local 461 President Doug collective bargaining negotiations for able work rule changes. The agree- Ledingham reported to the Board on wardrobe workers at the Pantages ment was ratified by an overwhelm- this matter. Theatre (Nederlander) in Los Angeles. ing majority. Brock University, located in St. After a number of conference calls President Loeb commended the Catharines, Ontario, operated a small and two days of negotiations in April resulting contract and thanked Repre- roadhouse used both for touring 2011, the Local concluded a deal for a sentative England for her work. shows and as a training facility for its successor agreement, including wage

Third Quarter 2011 79 and benefit increases and modifica- wages, and with the agreement of the 2) Paid jury duty up to eight shifts tions in contract language. Members of Operating Engineers, the joint bar- and paid bereavement leave up to the Local’s bargaining committee, in- gaining arrangement was terminated, three shifts, cluding Local 768 President Lee Smilek a goal that had proved elusive for 3) Increase in meal penalty, and Business Agent Ann Kelleher, are many years. Additionally, Local 917 4) Reduction of employee probation- to be commended for their hard work. negotiated provisions that it would be ary period based on number of The Local unanimously ratified the the exclusive hiring hall; a union secu- shifts rather than days worked, agreement. They extend their thanks rity clause; and first-ever benefit pro- 5) Grievance/arbitration procedure to President Loeb for his support and visions. These gains will enable Local improvements by the bargaining for assigning Vice President DePaulo 917 to organize independent of the unit members. and Representative White. Operating Engineers. The members of Ratification by the bargaining unit President Loeb stated that the Lo- Local 917 ratified the new agreement members, as required by Ontario law, cal did fine on economics and that by a two-thirds majority. is anticipated without difficulty. this agreement represents a job well President Loeb deemed the Thanks was expressed by Local done. achievement a rebirth of Local 917, B-173 Business Agent Chastity Brook- which can now organize and enforce er to Vice President Lewis and Repre- LOCAL NO. 917, ATLANTIC CITY, the security clause. He noted that the N.J. sentative DaPrato and to International prior situation was one of the thorni- Re: Operating Engineers President Matthew D. Loeb for the est he had come across and compli- Vice Presidents Michael Barnes and participation and support of the Inter- mented Vice Presidents Barnes and Daniel DiTolla presented a report of national. DiTolla on their perseverance and changes regarding Local 917’s contrac- skill in achieving the long elusive re- tual/bargaining status in Atlantic City. MISCELLANEOUS sult. President Loeb expects the Lo- There has been a 40-year history of cal to aggressively pursue the large Exhibition Employees Local No. 829, problems stemming principally from organizing opportunity before it. New York, N.Y. the fact that Local 917 and the Operat- Appearing before the Board on ing Engineers were bound together by LOCAL NO. B-173, TORONTO, ON. behalf of Exhibition Employees Local a joint bargaining agreement. Local 917 International Vice President John 829 were John “Jay” McNamee and was blocked from effectively going to M. Lewis and International Represen- Barney Brannigan to report on their the negotiating table. There has been a tative Peter DaPrato were assigned to negotiations with Trade Show Manag- history of arbitrations and other conten- assist Local B-173 with negotiations for ers, Freeman, GES and several small- tious relations between the two unions. a collective agreement with Ed Mirv- er companies. After brushing off their Local 917’s proposals for benefits have ish Enterprises, Inc., one of Canada’s proposals of freezes and changes in been blocked by the other union and largest theatrical producers, covering work rules, Local 829 negotiated a issues existed as to the exclusivity of 90 front-of-house employees, includ- new five year contract with no chang- the Local 917 hiring hall. ing bartenders, ushers and box office es to work rules and a wage package In 2011, the template for the new members in two theatres in Toronto. A of 0%, 3%, 3%, 3%, 3%. The mem- collective bargaining agreement for four-year agreement was reached with bership will vote on ratification at its entertainment workers was estab- the following key elements: next meeting and there is little doubt lished by facility workers negotiations, 1) Wage increases of 3% in the first that the contract will be approved. which entailed a double digit rollback year, with a COLA adjustment of wages. The IATSE bargaining team in each succeeding year, with a ADJOURNMENT aggressively positioned itself to lever- floor of 2% and a ceiling of 3%, Having completed all business age the wage rollback. The net result of which 1% will be contributed properly brought before it, the Gen- is the beginning of a new era for Lo- to the Canadian Entertainment In- eral Executive Board meeting was ad- cal 917. In return for the rollback of dustry Retirement Plan, journed at approximately 10:15 a.m.

80 Official Bulletin REPORT OF THE DEFENSE FUND COMMITTEE

Sheraton BoSton hotel • BoSton, MaSSachuSettS • July 26, 2011 In conjunction with the Mid-Summer meeting of the Additionally, other local unions who had previously General Executive Board, the Defense Fund Committee received approval to obtain assistance from the Defense met at 12:45 p.m. on July 26, 2011 at the Sheraton Bos- Fund and submitted invoices for reimbursement are list- ton Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. ed below: Present at the meeting were Committee Members: Inter- Local No. 39 – New Orleans convention Center national President Matthew D. Loeb, Vice Presidents Timo- – Legal/Recog. $ 1,528.33 thy Magee, J. Walter Cahill, John M. Lewis and Anthony De Local No. 60 – SMG/Legal $ 1,131.50 Paulo, as well as General Secretary-Treasurer James B. Wood, Local No. 63 – NASCO – Legal/ General Counsel Dale W. Short, In-House Counsel Samantha Special Organizing $ 9,512.42 Dulaney, West Coast Counsel Jim Varga, Canadian Counsel Local No. 63- AEG/Live – Legal $ 36,705.13 Steve Wahl and Mid West Counsel John Shepherd. Local No. 142- Misc. Legal $ 1,450.00 Since the last meeting of the Defense Fund Commit- Local No. 369 – Paramount Arts Center – tee on January 25, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV, the following Legal/Recalcitrant Emp. $ 1,515.53 Local Unions requested and received approval to seek Local No. 645 – Black Walnut - Legal $ 3,315.56 assistance from the Defense Fund, pursuant to Article Local No. 835 - GES - Special Organizing $ 1,636.09 Fourteen, Section 6 of the International Constitution, Local No. 864- Cincinnati Ballet $ 2,870.00 and invoices that have been paid are reflected below: Local No. 874 – Stockton Arena $ 2,812.50 Local No. 28 – Performing Arts Local No. 927 – Fox Theatre – Department- Portland State Legal/Recalcitrant Employer $ 5,117.70 University – Legal/Organizing TOTAL $ 67,594.76 Local No. 56 – Certification of Evenko Labor Education Assistance Local No. 63 – NASCO – Program (LEAP) $ 16,231.00 Special Organizing $ 10,628.73 Education- National Labor Local No. 63 – AEG Live – Organizing $ 7,723.42 College/OSHA Training $127,259.22 Local No. 85 – I Wireless Center – Organizing The Committee also reviewed and approved the fol- Local No. 118 – Budrock Prods./Prospera Arena – lowing reimbursement: Special Organizing Local No. 169- Alameda/Solana/ Locals No. 53/232 Iron Horse – Napa – Printing $ 398.10 Legal – 2/16/2011 $ 9,775.55 GRAND TOTAL $291,462.14 Local No. 232 – Academy of Music Northampton – Legal Other matters were brought before the Committee Local No. 262- Centre Bell Canadians that either did not fall within the jurisdiction of the Com- Game Zone boutique – Legal mittee or required additional information, and said lo- Local No. 295 – Globe Theatre – Legal $ 5,659.64 cals have been so advised. Local No. 461- Brock University –Spec. Organizing Local No. 482 – University of Illinois $ 24,323.22 Respectfully Submitted, Local No. 680 – Arena Rigging Examination Local No. B-754 – River Downs Matthew D. Loeb Racetrack – Legal $ 18,215.98 Timothy F. Magee Locals 784/706/134- Ballet San Jose - Legal J. Walter Cahill Local No. 833 – WJZ-TV Baltimore – Special Organizing Anthony De Paulo Local No. 849 – Egg Films – Legal $ 3,652.52 John M. Lewis TOTAL $ 79,979.06

Third Quarter 2011 81 Stand Up, Fight Back!

The Stand Up, Fight Back campaign has been launched as a way for the IATSE to stand up to the recent attacks on our members from anti- worker politicians. The mission of the Stand Up, Fight Back campaign is to increase IATSE-PAC contributions so that the IATSE can support those politicians who fight for working people and stand behind the policies important to our membership, while fighting politicians and policies that do not benefit our members. The IATSE, along with every other union and guild across the country, has come under recent attacks. Everywhere from Madison, Wisconsin to Washington, DC, anti-worker politicians are trying to silence the voices of American workers by taking away their collective bargaining rights, stripping their healthcare coverage, and doing away with defined pen- sion plans.

Support Candidates Who Stand With Us! For our collective voice to be heard, IATSE’s members must become more involved in shaping the federal legislative and administrative agen- da. Our concerns and interests must be heard and considered by federal lawmakers. But labor unions (like corporations) cannot contribute to the campaigns of candidates for federal office. Most prominent labor orga- nizations have established PAC’s which may make voluntary campaign contributions to federal candidates and seek contributions to the PAC from union members. To give you a voice in Washington, the IATSE has its own PAC, the IATSE Political Action Committee (“IATSE-PAC”), a federal political action committee designed to support candidates for federal of- fice who promote the interests of working men and women.

THERE ARE THREE SUGGESTED LEVELS OF GIVING: PRESIDENT’S CLUB: To join, give $40 a month and get a complimentary IATSE-PAC cap. LEADER’S CLUB: To join, give $20 a month and get a complimentary IATSE-PAC T-Shirt. ACTIVIST'S CLUB: To join, give $10 a month and get a complimentary IATSE-PAC lapel pin.

THERE ARE THREE WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE: You may use our Online Contribution System, which is safe and easy. You may use the Credit/Debit Authorization Card (see coupon on page 84). You may contact your local union for a voucher for Payroll Authorization.

82 Official Bulletin Join IATSE-PAC and Win a Trip to Hawaii!

CONTEST DATES: If you sign up for IATSE-PAC at the Activist’s Level of $10 a month, you will be automatically eligible to win a JUNE 28, 2011 – three-night-four-day trip for two at the Sheraton Waikiki JANUARY 28, 2012 in Honolulu, Hawaii (includes airfare). The winner will be drawn at the Mid-Winter Board Meeting in January 2012. Only IATSE members, employees of the IATSE and IATSE local unions, and their families who contribute $10 or more per month to the IATSE-PAC are eligible to win. For more information regarding the IATSE PAC, visit the PAC Section of the IA’s Web site: www.iatse-intl.org. You may also contact us at: IATSE-PAC 1430 Broadway, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10018 Phone: 212-730-1770 Email: [email protected]

NEW YORK’S LOCAL ONE CONTRIBUTES TO THE PAC At the 2011 off-year convention of IATSE District No. 10, held in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 16-17, 2011, Brothers James J. Claffey, Jr. and Toby McDonough of New York Stage Local One pre- sented a check to President Loeb in the amount of $3,100.00 as a contribution to the IATSE-PAC. The contribution represented one dol- lar per member and was made from Local One’s federal PAC. President Loeb expressed his appreciation for the contribution and for the Local’s support of the IATSE-PAC.

Third Quarter 2011 83 Join The Stand Up, Fight Back Campaign! IATSE Political Action Committee Voucher for Credit/Debit Card Deductions

I hereby authorize the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States Political Action Committee, hereinafter called the IATSE-PAC to initiate a deduction from my credit card. This authorization is to remain in full force and effect until the IATSE-PAC has received written notification from me of its termination in such time and in such manner as to afford the parties a reasonable opportunity to act on it. Check one: President’s Club ($40.00/month) Leader’s Club ($20.00/month) Activist’s Club ($10.00/month) Choose one: Or authorize a monthly contribution of $______Mastercard Discover Authorize a one-time contribution of $______($10.00 minimum) VISA American Express Card #: ______Expiration Date (MM/YY): ____/____ Card Security Code: ______

Employee Signature______Date______Last 4 Digits of SSN______Local Number______

Print Name______Email______Phone Number______

Home Address______City ______State/Zip Code ______

Billing Address______City______State/Zip Code______Occupation/Employer______

This Authorization is voluntarily made based on my specific understanding that: • The signing of this authorization card and the making of contributions to the IATSE-PAC are not conditions of membership in the union nor of employment with the Company and that I may refuse to do so without fear of reprisal. • I am making a contribution fund-raising efforts sponsored by IATSE-PAC and that the IATSE-PAC will use my contributions for political purposes, including but not limited to, the making of contributions to or expenditures on behalf of candidates for federal, and addressing political issues of public importance. • Federal law requires the IATSE-PAC to use its best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and the name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year. • Contributions or gifts to the IATSE-PAC are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. • Any contribution guideline is merely a suggestion and I may contribute more, less or nothing at all without favor or disadvantage from IATSE. • The IATSE-PAC is unable to accept monies from Canadian members of the IATSE.

RETURN TO: IATSE PAC ~ 1430 Broadway, 20th Floor ~New York, NY 10018

* Making of contributions to the IATSE-PAC is not a condition of membership in the union nor mailing address, occupation, and the name of employer of individuals whose contributions of employment with the Company and you may refuse to do so without fear of reprisal. exceed $200 in a calendar year. * Contributions received from fund-raising efforts sponsored by the IATSE-PAC will be used * Contributions or gifts to the IATSE-PAC are not deductible as charitable contributions for for contributions for political purposes, including but not limited to, the making of contribu- federal income tax purposes. tions to, or expenditures on behalf of candidates for federal office, and addressing political * Any contribution guideline is merely a suggestion and you may contribute more, less or noth- issues of public importance. ing at all without favor or disadvantage from IATSE. * Federal law requires the IATSE-PAC to use its best efforts to collect and report the name, * The IATSE-PAC is unable to accept monies from Canadian members of the IATSE. SAVE THE DAT E In conjunction with the Mid-Winter General Executive Board meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler will be joining us on Monday, January 30, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Also, the winner of the trip to Hawaii will be announced during this Board meeting. If you have not entered to win, please visit the PAC section of the IA’s Web site or turn to page 83 of this issue for details. The winner does not need to be present for the announcement.

84 You will receive communication from the International that may not be distributed through traditional channels. In these challenging times, situations are, and will continue to be, extremely fluid and often require a rapid response. This means our members must have access to timely in- formation which can only be achieved through electronic methods. You will receive press releases and other information related to the activities of the International andRECEIVE our affiliated THE local OFFICIAL unions. BULLETINArmed with AND this information OTHER COMMUNICATIONS you will be able to use BY it EMAILto take any necessary action that may be required to assist us in achieving our goals and better protect your jobs, your union and your families. Thank you to the following local unions that have complied with the International’s request to provide Email addresses for their members: 2 38 105 266 478 536 720 822 891 3 42 115 295 479 600 728 828 892 4 44 121 306 480 611 729 829 893 5 50 122 322 481 614 748 USA829 904 6 51 124 333 482 631 750 835 916 7 52 138 336 484 634 751 839 917 8 53 140 346 487 635 752 849 924 THE 11 54 150 354 488 647 762 856 927 SAVE DAT E 13 56 151 357 489 665 764 858 ATPAM 15 58 161 395 491 667 768 863 B32 16 59 166 411 492 669 769 868 B192 19 63 168 412 493 675 784 871 21 80 187 416 495 680 793 873 22 83 201 423 499 690 794 875 26 93 210 470 500 695 796 883 32 96 212 471 514 700 798 884 33 97 260 476 534 705 800 887

Locals listed as of September 15, 2011.

Third Quarter 2011 85 VISIT WWW.IATSE-INTL.ORG TO SIGN UP NAME LOCAL NAME LOCAL NAME LOCAL NAME LOCAL

Johnnie B. Barnes 1 Brian X. Benson 22 Joseph J. Woronka 101 Gerald P. Finnerman 600 May 12, 2011 June 29, 2011 May 19, 2011 April 6, 2011 Peter M. Braunstein 1 Allen H. Fleitell 22 Milan D. Miloshevich 110 Robert A. Hall 600 June 25, 2011 June 2, 2011 August 1, 2011 June 5, 2011 Martin Fontana, Jr. 1 Julie Kakelday-Tucker 28 Joseph L. Mucek, Jr. 110 Ralph E. Justason 600 June 29, 2011 October 21, 2010 May 24, 2011 April 17, 2011 John A. Gabrus 1 Daniel E. Little 33 Steven Kaster 122 Peter C. Latsis 600 June 23, 2011 April 27, 2011 April 15, 2011 May 13, 2011 Charles Gigantiello 1 Larry C. Bird 44 Steven Belanger 127 Fernando J. Rosado 600 May 7, 2011 June 2, 2011 May 22, 2011 June 4, 2011 Gene Manford 1 Eugene J. Camerini 44 James R. Cox 127 August Deserpa 611 June 22, 2011 April 22, 2011 May 28, 2011 April 1, 2011 Rudolph Morrone 1 Chester M. Duncan 44 David W. Bowers 134 Tom Clark, Jr. 627 April 18, 2011 March 27, 2011 January 19, 2011 January 1, 2011 George J. Pfeifer 1 Robert W. England 44 Clarence Olson 134 Stephen Andrews 631 October 28, 2009 May 5, 2011 April 28, 2011 June 14, 2011 Edward E. Scheihing 1 David C. O’Brien 44 Roland T. Marchand 150 Chris L. English 631 April 13, 2011 April 12, 2011 April 29, 2011 May 29, 2011 Howard Tekulsky 1 Hilton Rosemarin 44 Jack Martell 210 Tracy Irwin 631 May 31, 2011 May 8, 2011 October 7, 2010 May 4, 2011 Thomas Tilney 1 Arthur F. Vacca 44 Tim Campbell 212 Edward Owen “Chip” Foody 632 May 19, 2011 May 1, 2011 May 29, 2011 March 8, 2011 Michael A. Vega 1 Daniel R. Alvini 52 Hugh M. Dill 306 Paul H. Thurston 665 June 27, 2011 June 16, 2011 June 22, 2011 May 30, 2011 Michael Gilbert 2 Larry Kirsch 52 Ruby Jaggernauth 306 Jerome Allen 700 June 26, 2011 June 28, 2011 June 19, 2011 May 13, 2011 Morgan E. Lewis 2 Joseph A. La Bue 52 Stonewall A. Hunsucker 321 Simon Bruno 700 April 11, 2011 April 13, 2011 April 8, 2011 May 8, 2011 Jude Berrick 3 Dennis Maitland 52 Steve Gale 363 Lester Coleman, Jr. 720 July 27, 2011 April 1, 2011 April 8, 2011 May 5, 2011 Joseph Castoro 4 Fred C. Muller 52 Matthew J. Errico 477 Baynes Simpson 720 April 19, 2011 April 5, 2011 April 18, 2011 March 31, 2011 Thomas J. Denyse 4 T. Steven Palmer 52 Donald W. Akes 478 Melvin Turner 720 April 23, 2011 April 29, 2011 April 1, 2011 May 5, 2011 Frank Banks 8 Paul F. Turner 52 Don W. Wegner 478 Frederick Irving 728 May 13, 2011 June 22, 2011 March 11, 2011 May 17, 2011 Anthony E. Crisante 8 Ralph E. Fisher 58 Steven Elzey 480 Bill Neff 728 May 16, 2011 June 9, 2011 June 22, 2011 June 20, 2011 Paul Campbell 11 Joseph L. Pryde 58 Johnny F. Smith 484 Barbara Armstrong 747 April 21, 2011 April 16, 2011 January 9, 2011 January 6, 2011 Martin F. Ridge 11 Saul Laks 63 Robert Weinberger 484 Herbert Bonis 751 April 9, 2011 May 5, 2011 February 21, 2011 March 27, 2011 Edward Triggs 11 William P. Cooper 80 Jude R. Berrick 489 James Drury 751 June 19, 2011 May 9, 2011 July 27, 2011 June 19, 2011 James J. Case 12 Robert Winger 80 Herbert C. Carnell 500 Alexis M. Carlin, Jr. 752 May 17, 2011 June 13, 2011 June 16, 2011 April 7, 2011 William A. Mesecher 15 James Antolick 82 R. Elaine Marshall 500 John Walsh 752 March 8, 2010 February 5, 2011 May 25, 2011 April 21, 2011

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Curtis Wiysel 780 Hilton Rosemarin 873 Marlene A. Fleming 918 Eugene Green USA829 August 15, 2011 May 8, 2011 January 17, 2011 May 16, 2011 Andrew Younger 780 Stephen Spurrell 873 Arlene Innes 924 Eugene Gurlitz USA829 July 25, 2011 May 15, 2011 April 26, 2011 April 9, 2011 Todd A. Bundy 784 Denis Brock 891 Cary A. O’Neill 926 Troy Hemmerling USA829 May 21, 2011 January 20, 2011 December 1, 2010 May 31, 2011 William Huttenloch 819 John Harling 891 Moses P. Glenn 927 Don Swanagan USA829 May 1, 2011 August 2, 2011 June 8, 2011 April 8, 2011 Dana Bilbao 871 Chris Korthals 891 Herbert Bonis ATPAM Julia Sze USA829 March 16, 2011 June 18, 2011 March 27, 2011 June 19, 2011 Valerie Plunkett 873 David Salter 891 Phillipe De Conville ATPAM Lillian Besand B20 April 28, 2011 June 10, 2011 March 31, 2011 April 17, 2011 Joseph Pryde 873 Tudor Serban 891 Lois Marie Framhein ATPAM Anthony (Tony) Cordello, Sr. B90 April 18, 2011 June 19, 2011 June 16, 2011 April 17, 2011

REMEMBERING NATHAN LEE BYRD

The members and families of Indianapolis Local 30 are mourning the loss of Nathan “Nate” Byrd, age 51, who died on August 14, 2011 as a result of fatal injuries he suffered in the collapse of a rigging truss at the Indi- ana State Fair’s Sugarland Concert. REMEMBERING A lifelong resident of Indianapolis, Nate was a mem- BARBARA ber of Local 30 where he worked since 1991. He was ARMSTRONG

known as “Save the Show” Nate for his keen eye to de- On January 6, 2011 Sis- tail and quick thinking under pressure. Prior to his work ter Barbara Armstrong passed with the Local, he owned a commercial sign painting company where he was away after a battle with a ter- an exceptional painter and sketch artist. In his younger days, he was an ac- minal illness. Barbara became a claimed student at Herron School of Art. In his free time, Nate enjoyed playing member of the Columbus Ohio, base guitar and was a champion dart player. He also volunteered through his I.A.T.S.E. Local 747 wardrobe union in 1958. church to work with children. According to his brothers in Local 30, “Every- She was a third generation one will remember Nate as one of the friendliest, generous, hard working and union member. Over the years keenly intelligent guys you could know. You were always glad when he was she served as Business Agent and on your crew.” President of the Local. She attend- Nate is survived by his son Trevor, 15 and daughter Nately, 13. ed the International and District Local 30 has established the “Local 30 Disaster Relief Fund” to help defray Conventions for years represent- ing the Local’s best interests. expenses incurred by the death and injury of its members at the State Fair The brothers and sisters of tragedy. Donations can be sent to: Local 747 and those who had the IATSE Local 30 Disaster Relief Fund privilege of working with her, 1407 E. Riverside Drive are thankful for all she has done Indianapolis, IN 46202-2037 and she will be greatly missed.

Third Quarter 2011 87 Remembering Edward Owen “Chip” Foody

Edward Owen “Chip” Foody, a longtime live event professional known for his work on tours for Neil Dia- REMEMBERING mond, NBA events and other ANDREW Eproductions, died March 8 of YOUNGER natural causes in his home. Brother Foody got his start in Brother Andrew Jackson the industry in the 1980s at Younger passed away on Mon- Imero Fiorentino Associates day, July 25, 2011. He was 78 in New York. He was hired as years old. a shop assistant to Doug Pope when Pope was production He was born September 27, stage manager/technical director for the Neil Diamond tours. Pope remembers: 1932 in Lancaster, Pennsylva- “Chip was someone who had the work ethic to push hard for the job and not nia. Brother Younger attended work just for himself. That type of worker is hard to find, and I am proud to have J.P. McCaskey High School, Lan- been a mentor to him. He was a dear friend and will be missed.” caster, PA and received an As- Brother Foody was a carpenter and sometimes rigger during his stint with sociate’s Degree in Labor Rela- Diamond. Most recently, he worked on several auto shows and other high- tions Law from Millersville State profile live events. Brother Foody became a member of Local 632 in 1981, and then joined College, Millersville, PA. He hon- Studio Mechanics Local 52 in 1992. Since the 1990s, Foody worked under chief orably served in the U.S. Army electrician Rob Baxter on various NBA games and events as an electrician and during the Korean Conflict and power management lead. His sudden passing has shocked and saddened the was discharged with the rank of live event industry. He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered. Master Sergeant. Brother Younger worked in labor relations for 50 years un- THANK YOU til his retirement. Beginning in 1960, he represented the union The Trustees of the Richard F. Walsh/Alfred W. Di Tolla/ Harold P. Spivak Founda- as a shop steward while work- tion would like to take this opportunity to thank all the friends, colleagues, members and officers that have made donations in memory of their dearly departed. ing for Technicolor at Patrick For those who would like to make a donation, please send your check to the AFB, in Florida. He soon rose IATSE General Office to the attention of the Richard F. Walsh/Alfred W. Di Tolla/ through the ranks to become a Harold P. Spivak Foundation. full-time Business Manager with CONTRIBUTOR IN MEMORY OF Local 780. Local No. 212 Fund Contribution The family requests dona- AFM Local 7 Fund Contribution tions be given to Wuesthoff Hos- Joel Deitch Ruth and Harold Spivak Local No. 631 Andrew Younger pice and Palliative Care, Rock- District No. 14 Andrew Younger ledge, Florida.

88 Official Bulletin SM&BT Studio Mechanics & Broadcast Technicians APC 044 HOLLYWOOD-Anthony Pawluc, 12021 Riv- Local Secretaries and SS,CC,A&APSG Script Supervisors, Continuity Coordinators, erside Drive, North Hollywood, 91607. (818-769-2500) (Fax: Business Agents Accountants and Allied Production Specialists Guild 818-769-3111) Bus. Agt.: Edmond Brown. SS,PC,CC&PA Script Supervisors, Production Coordinators, S 050 SACRAMENTO/CHICO/STOCKTON/MARYS- (Unless otherwise specified, street address or post office box Continuity Coordinators and Production Accountants VILLE -Betsy Martin, [email protected]; 410 N. 10th number listed is in city shown in bold-face type after local Street, Sacramento, 95811. (916 444 7654) (Fax: 916-444-2263) number.) TBR&SE Television Broadcasting Remote & Studio Employees Bus. Agt.: John Kelly, [email protected]. Reference Letters: TBSE Television Broadcasting Studio Employees MPSG/CS 080 HOLLYWOOD-Rick Schunke, 2520 W. Olive T&T Treasurers & Ticket Sellers ADG Art Directors Guild Avenue, Suite 200, Burbank, 91505-4529. (818-526-0700) (Fax: AG&AOE&GA Animation Guild and Affiliated TW,MA&HS Theatrical Wardrobe, Make-Up Artists & Hair 818-526-0719) Bus. Agt.: Thom Davis. Optical Electronic and Graphic Arts Stylists S 107 ALAMEDA COUNTY/OAKLAND/BERKELEY/ TWU Theatrical Wardrobe Union AMPE Airline Motion Picture Employees CONTRA COSTA COUNTY/SOLANO COUNTY/RICH- APC Affiliated Property Craftspersons USA United Scenic Artists MOND-Larry Hunter, [email protected]; 8130 Baldwin Street, ATPAM Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers #134, Oakland, 94621. (510-351-1858) (Fax: 510-430-9830) C Camerapersons ALABAMA Bus. Agt.: Judson Owens, [email protected]. S 078 BIRMINGHAM-Sam Barnett, samdbarnett@bell- CDG Costume Designers Guild TBSE 119 SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA-Daniel Nicholson, south.net; P.O. Box 10251, Birmingham, 35202. (205-251-1312) P.O. Box 911, San Carlos, 94070. (510-206-7987) Bus. Agt.: Daniel CHE Casino Hotel Employees Bus. Agt.: Terry Wilkins, [email protected]. Nicholson. E,S&CST Electronic, Sound & Computer Service Technicians S 142 MOBILE-Helen Megginson, P.O. Box 2492, Mobile, S 122 SAN DIEGO-Kate Barry, 3737 Camino del Rio South, EE Exhibition Employees 36652. (251-675-1451) (Fax: 251-675-9090) Bus. Agt.: James Vacik, [email protected]. Suite 307, San Diego, 92108. (619-640-0042) (Fax: 619-640- EE/BPBD Exhibition Employees/Bill Posters, 0045) Bus. Agt.: Carlos Cota. Billers and Distributors M 900 HUNTSVILLE-David Hendricks, [email protected]; P.O. Box 12, Huntsville, 35805. (256 551-2243) (Fax: 256-551- M 134 SAN JOSE/SANTA CLARA-Elizabeth Overstreet, FAE First Aid Employees 2329) Bus. Agt.: Leah Moss, [email protected]. [email protected]; P.O. Box 28585-Parkmoor, San Jose, ICG International Cinematographers Guild 95159-8585. (408-294-1134) (Fax: 408-294-1250) Bus. Agt.: Bill LF/VT Laboratory Film/Video Technicians ALASKA Fairweather, [email protected]. M Mixed S 918 ANCHORAGE-Ann Reddig, stagehanddispatch@live. S 158 FRESNO/MODESTO/STOCKTON-Scott Ellis, P.O. MAHS Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists com; 430 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, 99510. (907 278 3146) Box 5274, Fresno, 93755. (559-224-3151) Bus. Agt.: Eddie Wil- (Fax: 907 278 3145) Bus. Agt.: Eric Lizer. liams (559-432-3277). MAHSG Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild MPC Motion Picture Costumers O 166 SAN FRANCISCO/SAN MATEO/PALO ALTO/ ARIZONA MARIN COUNTY-Mark Woodall, 4909 Railroad Flat Road, MPEG Motion Picture Editors Guild (inclusive of Editors and S 336 PHOENIX/PRESCOTT-Pamela Boyd, boyd336@ Mountain Ranch, 95246. (209-754-9966) (Fax: 209-754-9977). Story Analysts) gmail.com; 1425 E. Washington St., Suite B, Phoenix, 85034-1181. Bus. Agt.: Donald E. Johanson. MPP,AVE&CT Motion Picture Projectionists, Audio Visual (602-253-4145) (Fax: 602-253-2103) Bus. Agt.: Bill Hennessy, Engineers and Computer Technicians [email protected]. O 169 ALAMEDA/SOLANO/NAPA AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTIES-Stephen Shelley, P.O. Box 29284, Oakland, MPP,O&VT Motion Picture Projectionists, Operators and Video M 415 TUCSON-George Fritz, 320 West Alturas, Tucson, Technicians 85701. (520 882 9126) (Fax: 520 882 9127) Bus. Agt.: Susan 94604-9284. (415-515-3387) Bus. Agt.: Jason Mottley. MPP,O,VT&AC Motion Picture Projectionists, Operators, Video Whitaker. M 215 BAKERSFIELD/VISALIA-Ray Grens, Jr., P.O. Box Technicians & Allied Crafts SM 485 STATE OF ARIZONA-Rose Lujan, 2714 West Ma- 555, Bakersfield, 93302. (661-862-0215) Bus. Agt.: Matt Bernon. MPP,O,VT&CT Motion Picture Projectionists, Operators, Video gee Road, Tucson, 85742. (520 743-8407) (Fax: 520 423-3372) O 297 SAN DIEGO COUNTY -Gary Livengood, 4579 Lisann Bus. Agts.: (North) William J. Randall; (South) Roy Zarow. Technicians & Computer Technicians Street, San Diego, 92117. (619-302-2556) Bus. Agt.: Dale Hyder. TBSE 748 STATE OF ARIZONA-David Warner, dave.war- MPP,VT&CT Motion Picture Projectionists, Video and M 363 LAKE TAHOE and RENO, NV. (See Nevada) Computer Technicians [email protected]; P.O. Box 1191, Phoenix, 85001 (888-491-6280). Bus. Agt.: Eric Falkner, [email protected]. M 442 SANTA BARBARA TRI-COUNTIES MPSELT Motion Picture Studio Electrical Lighting Technicians (SANTA BARBARA/VENTURA/SAN LUIS OBISPO MPSG/CS Motion Picture Studio Grips/Crafts Service ARKANSAS COUNTIES)-Paul Kaessinger, [email protected], P.O. MPSP&SW Motion Picture Set Painters & Sign Writers M 204 LITTLE ROCK-Nikki M. Kelly, P.O. Box 848, Mabelvale, Box 413, Santa Barbara, 93102. (805-878-0013) (Fax: 805-937- MPSPT Motion Picture Studio Production Technicians 72103 (501 227-7301) (Fax: 501 227-7404) Bus. Agt.: Russell 3342) Bus. Agt.: Pat Barsocchini, [email protected]. MPST Motion Picture Studio Teachers and Welfare Workers G. Hardy. SM 495 SAN DIEGO-Jack Shepherd, 1717 Morena Blvd., San MPVT/LT/AC&GE Motion Picture Videotape Technicians/ Diego, 92110-3635. (619-275-0125)(Fax: 619-275-2578). Bus. Laboratory Technicians/Allied Crafts and Government Employees CALIFORNIA Agt.: Jack Shepherd. O Operators S 016 SAN FRANCISCO/MARIN COUNTY/SANTA M 504 ORANGE COUNTY/PARTS OF CORONA-Je- ROSA/LAKE MENDOCINO/PALO ALTO/SONOMA PC,CP&HO Production Coordinators, Craftservice Providers rome Omasta, 671 S. Manchester Avenue, Anaheim, 92802-1434. COUNTY/ NAPA COUNTY/ SAN MATEO COUN- (714-774-5004) (Fax: 714-774-7683) Bus. Agt.: Leslie Blanchard. and Honeywagon Operators TY-Francis X. Crowley, 240 Second Street, 1st Floor, San Fran- PST,TE,VAT&SP Production Sound Technicians, Television cisco, 94105. (415-441-6400) (Fax: 415-243-0179) Bus. Agt.: ICG 600 INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHERS Engineers, Video Assist Technicians and Studio Projectionists Francis X. Crowley. GUILD-(See also Florida, Illinois and New York) Alan Gitlin; S Stage Employees S 033 LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH/PASADENA/ National Executive Director, Bruce Doering; Western Region Director, David Behm, 7755 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 90046. SA&P Scenic Artists and Propmakers SANTA MONICA-Jane E. Leslie, [email protected]; 1720 West Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, 91506. (818-841-9233) (Fax: (323-876-0160) (Fax: 323-878-1162) Eastern Region Director, S&FMT Sound & Figure Maintenance Technicians 818-567-1138) Bus. Agts.: (TV) Paul Paolasso, ppaolasso@ia- Chaim Kantor (New York: 212-647-7300); Central Region Director, SM Studio Mechanics tse33.com; (Legit) James M. Wright, [email protected]. Rusty Burrell (Chicago/Orlando: 312-243-3841 / 305-538-9226).

Third Quarter 2011 89 M 611 WATSONVILLE/SANTA CRUZ/ SALINAS/ SS,CC,A&APSG 871 HOLLYWOOD-Margery Kimbrough, M 357 KITCHENER/STRATFORD/CAMBRIDGE/ GILROY/ HOLLISTER/ MONTEREY/ PACIFIC GROVE/ 11519 Chandler Blvd., N. Hollywood, 91601. (818-509-7871) (Fax: GUELPH/WATERLOO, ON-Mike Walsh, secretary@iatse357. SEASIDE-Steve Retsky, P.O. Box 7571, Santa Cruz, 95061. 818-506-1555) Bus. Agt.: Missy Humphrey. com; P.O. Box 908, Stratford, ON, N5A 6W3. (519-746-7474) (Fax: (831-458-0338) Bus. Agt.: Poco Marshall. TWU 874 SACRAMENTO AND VICINITY-Mary Kay 519-746-3030). Bus. Agt.: Larry Miller, businessagent@iatse357. S 614 SAN BERNARDINO/ RIVERSIDE/ BARSTOW/ Morris, [email protected]; P.O. Box 188787, Sacra- com. POMONA/ REDLANDS/ ONTARIO/ BISHOP-Windy mento, 95818-8787 (916-832-3396) Bus. Agt.: Sheryl Emmons, PC, CP&HO 411 PROVINCE OF ONTARIO-Robert Shea, J.Maxon, [email protected]; P.O. Box 883, San Bernardino, [email protected], (916-373-0652) (Fax: 916-374-9609). 1315 Lawrence Avenue East, Unit 103, Toronto, ON, M3A 3R3 (416- 92402. (909-888-1828) (Fax: 909-864-1172) Bus. Agt.: Robert MPST 884 HOLLYWOOD-Cheryl Diamond, iteachu107@ 645-8025) (Fax: 416-645-8026) Bus. Agt.: Robert Shea. Szoke, [email protected]. aol.com; P.O. Box 461467, Los Angeles, 90046. (310-652-5330) M 461 ST. CATHARINES/WELLAND/NIAGARA PST,TE,VAT&SP 695 HOLLYWOOD-Elizabeth Alvarez, Bus. Agt.: Polly Businger, [email protected]. FALLS, ON-Andrea Cole, P.O. Box 1594, Niagara On Lake, ON, 5439 Cahuenga Boulevard, North Hollywood, 91601. (818-985- CDG 892 HOLLYWOOD-Beth Pasternak, 11969 Ventura Blvd., L0S 1J0. (905-932-4461) Bus. Agt.: George Galanis. 9204) (Fax: 818-760-4681) Bus. Agt.: Jim Osburn. st 1 Floor, Studio City, 91604. (818-752-2400) (Fax: 818-752-2402) S 467 THUNDER BAY, ON-James Austin, 541 Hyde Park MPEG 700 MOTION PICTURE EDITORS GUILD (see Executive Director: Rachael Stanley. Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON, P7E 1Y1. (807-622-7407). Bus. Agt.: also New York)-Diane Adler; Exec. Dir.: Ron Kutak; Asst. TWU 905 SAN DIEGO-Mary Harris, mary@beautybubble. Terry Smith, 243 Ford St., Thunder Bay, P7C 4L5. (807-627-1460). Exec. Dir.: Catherine Repola. 7715 Sunset Blvd., #200, Los Ange- com; P.O. Box 361, San Diego, 92074. (619-980-6709) Bus. Agt.: M 471 OTTAWA/KINGSTON/BELLEVILLE, ON-James les, 90046, (323-876-4770) (Fax: 323-876-0861); Asst. Exec. Dir. Michael Regna, [email protected]. (New York): Paul Moore (212-302-0700) (Fax: 212-302-1091). Reynolds, P.O. Box 1373, Station B, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5R4. AMPE 916 LOS ANGELES-Conrad Villaflor, 17410 Fontlee (613-852-7321) (Fax: 613-233-6454) Bus. Agt.: Mark Holling- MPC 705 HOLLYWOOD-Paul DeLucca, 4731 Laurel Canyon Lane, Fontana, 92335-5925. (909-823-1695). Bus. Agt.: Myrel worth. Blvd, #201, Valley Village, 91607-3911. (818-487-5655) (Fax: 818- Hodge. 487-5663) Bus. Agt.: Buffy Snyder. MPSPT 514 PROVINCE OF QUEBEC-Ian Lavoie, 705 rue S&FMT 923 ANAHEIM-Lyle Worsley, P.O. Box 9031, Ana- Bourget, Bureau 201, Montreal, QC H7K 3H8. (514-937-7668) MAHSG 706 HOLLYWOOD-John Jackson, 828 N. Hol- heim, 92812-9031. (714-342-1255) Bus. Agt.: George Voss. lywood Way, Burbank, 91505. (818-295-3933) (Fax: 818-295- (Fax: 514-937-3592). Bus. Agt.: Michel Charron. 3930) Bus. Agt.: Tommy Cole. CANADA M 523 QUEBEC, QC-Robert Masson, 2700, Jean Perrin, #490, M 707 PALM SPRINGS/PALM DESERT/HEMET/ Quebec, QC, G2C 1S9. (418-847-6335) (Fax: 418-847-6335) Bus. BANNING/ELSINORE/29 PALMS-Shay Funk, iatselo- S 056 MONTREAL, QC-Karl Kreutzer, 1, rue de Castlenau Agts.: (Stage) Guy Journeault; (Proj.) Mario Giguère; (Wardrobe) [email protected]; P.O. Box 2240, Palm Desert, 92261 (760- Est, Local 104, Montreal, QC, H2R 1P1. (514-844-7233) (Fax: Sylvia Bernard. 514-844-5846) Bus. Agt.: Jason Vergnano. 340-6323) (Fax: 760-340-6323) Bus. Agt.: Shay Funk. M 580 WINDSOR/CHATHAM, ON-Alan Smith, adrj- MPSELT 728 HOLLYWOOD-Patric Abaravich, 1001 W. Mag- S 058 TORONTO, ON-Christopher Wilson, 511 Adelaide [email protected]; 538-2679 Howard Avenue, Windsor, ON, N8X nolia Blvd., Burbank, 91506. (818-954-0728) (Fax: 818-954-0732) Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 1T4. (416-364-5565) (Fax: 3X2. (519-965-3732) (Fax: 519-974-3488) Bus. Agt.: Tom Savage, Bus. Agt.: Patric Abaravich. 416-364-5987) Bus. Agt.: Nelson Robinson. [email protected]. nd MPSP&SW 729 HOLLYWOOD-George Palazzo, 1811 W. M 063 WINNIPEG, MB-Stuart Aikman, 2 Floor – 175 Mc- M 634 SUDBURY/NORTH BAY, ON-Keith Clausen, lo- Burbank Blvd., Burbank, 91506. (818-842-7729) (Fax: 818-846- Dermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 0S1. (204-944-0511) (Fax: [email protected]; P.O. Box 68, Naughton, ON, P0M 2M0. 3729) Bus. Agt.: George Palazzo. 204-944-0528) Bus. Agt.: John Gallagher. (705-665-1163) (Fax: 705-692-9726) Bus. Agt.: Jamie Adamson, FAE 767 LOS ANGELES-Margaret Budd-Loa, 2520 West Olive M 105 LONDON/ST. THOMAS/SARNIA, ON-Al Fowler, [email protected], (705-788-2447) (Fax: 705-788-2448). Avenue, Suite 320, Burbank, 91505-4529. (818-842-7670)(Fax: P.O. Box 182, Station Ctr. CSC, London, ON, N6A 4V6. (519-661- ICG 667 EASTERN CANADA-David Orton, 9 Gloucester St., 818-474-1570). Bus. Agt.: Rana Jo Platz-Petersen (310-532-1345) 8639) (Fax: 519-433-5742) Bus. Agt.: Terry Barker. Toronto, ON, M4Y 1L8. (416-368-0072) (Fax: 416-368-6932) Bus. (Fax: 310-352-4485). S 118 VANCOUVER, BC-Mike Phelan, Suite #202 -601 Agt.: David Rumley. TWU 768 LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH/PASADENA/ Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2P1. (604-685-9553) (Fax: 604-685-9554) Bus. Agt.: Alex McGibbon. C 669 WESTERDAN CANA -Simon Jori, simonjori@shaw. SANTA MONICA/CERRITOS-Mary B. Seward, ward- ca; 3823 Henning Drive, Suite 217, Burnaby, BC, V5C 6P3. (778- [email protected]; 1023 N. Hollywood Way, #203, Burbank S 129 HAMILTON/BRANTFORD, ON-Cindy Jennings, P.O. 330-1669) (Fax: 778-330-1670) Bus. Agt.: Marcus Handman, 91505. (818-843-8768) (Fax: 818-843-8787) Bus. Agt.: Ann Box 57089, Jackson Station, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4W9. (905-577- [email protected]. Kelleher. 9193) (Fax: 905-577-9425) Bus. Agt.: Gary Nolan. M 680 HALIFAX/DARTMOUTH, NS/SAINT JOHN/ TWU 784 SAN FRANCISCO/OAKLAND/BERKELEY/ S 168 VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC-Brendan Keith, P.O. Box MONCTON/FREDERICTON, NB-Colin Richardson, P.O. Box SAN MATEO/CUPERTINO/SAN JOSE/CONCORD-Lori 5312, Station B, Victoria, BC, V8R 6S4. (250-381-3168) (Fax: 866- 711, Halifax, NS, B3J 2T3. (902-455-5016) (Fax: 902-455-0398) Martens, [email protected]; 1182 Market Street, Suite 213, 618-3848). Bus. Agt.: Kelly Harris. Bus. Agt.: Colin P. Richardson, [email protected]. San Francisco, 94102. (415-861-8379). Bus. Agt.: Andrea Pelous. S 210 EDMONTON, AB-Tara Gale, [email protected]; TW,MA&HS 822 TORONTO, ON-Michael Felix, secre- TBSE 795 SAN DIEGO-Mark Gleason, 3755 Avocado Blvd., 10428-123 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5N 1N7. (780-423-1863)(Fax: [email protected], 511 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V PMB 437, La Mesa, 91941. (619-335-0795) (Fax: 858-715-0640). 780-426-0307) Bus. Agt.: Randy Temiuk, [email protected]. 1T1 (416-622-9000) (Fax: 416-622-0900). Bus. Agt.: Valerie Bus. Agt.: Darin Haggard. S 212 CALGARY, AB-Vince Bevans, secretarytreasurer@ Corbin, [email protected]. ADG 800 LOS ANGELES (See also Illinois, New iatse212.com; 201-208 57th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB, T2H 2K8. York and North Carolina)-Lisa Frazza, 11969 Ventura (403-250-2199) (Fax: 403-250-9769) Bus. Agts.: (Prod.) Tom SA&P 828 PROVINCE OF ONTARIO-Nick Veliotis, sec. Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Studio City, 91604. (818-762-9995) (Fax: MacRae, fi[email protected]; (Stage) Ian Wilson, stageba@ [email protected], 2-558 Upper Gage Ave., Suite 289, Hamil- 818-762-9997) Executive Director: Scott Roth; Assoc. Executive iatse212.com. ton, ON, L8V 4J6. (416-438-3388) (Fax: 416-438-3388) Bus. Agt: Steve Mazza, [email protected]. Director: John Moffitt. O 262 MONTREAL, QC-Isabelle Wouters, yzowout10@ USA829 CALIFORNIA REGIONAL OFFICE (See Also hotmail.com; 3414 Avenue du Parc, Montreal, QC, H4C 1G7. M 848 SYDNEY/GLACE BAY, NS-David Bailey, 28 Nor- New York)-6363 Wilshire Blvd., #400, Los Angeles, 90048. (514-937-6855) (Fax: 514-844-5846) Bus. Agt.: Stephane Ross, wood Street, Glace Bay, NS, B1A 3M5. (902-849-4957) Bus. Agt.: (323-965-0957) Bus. Agt.: Charles Berliner. [email protected]. David Bailey. AG&AOE&GA 839 HOLLYWOOD-Jeffrey N. Massie, jef- M 295 REGINA/MOOSE JAW, SK-Lisa Falk, 1831 College MPSPT 849 ATLANTIC CANADA-Rod Dominey, [email protected]; 1105 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, 91505. Avenue, 3rd Floor, Regina, SK, S4P 4V5. (306-545-6733) (Fax: 15 McQuade Lake Crescent, 2nd flr., Halifax, NS, B3S 1C4. (818-845-7500) (Fax: 818-843-0300) Bus. Agt.: Steven Hulett, 306-545-8440) Bus. Agts.: (Film) Latif Cavanaugh; (Stage) David (902-425-2739) (Fax: 902-425-7696) Bus. Agt.: Gary Vermeir. [email protected]. J. Phillips. MPSPT 856 PROVINCE OF MANITOBA-Rob Rowan, T&T 857 LOS ANGELES/ORANGE COUNTIES-Ann M 300 SASKATOON, SK-Jennifer Rathie-Wright, P.O. Box [email protected]; 454 Edmonton St., Winnipeg, MB, R3B Simmons, 13245 Riverside Dr., #300C, Sherman Oaks, 91423. 1361, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 3N9. (306-343-8900) Bus. Agt.: Greg 2M3. (204-953-1100) (Fax: 204-953-1109) Bus. Agt.: Maryam (818-990-7107) (Fax: 818-990-8287) Bus. Agt.: Sergio A. Medina. Roberts. Decter, [email protected].

90 Official Bulletin TWU 863 MONTREAL, QC-Maud Bergeron, 390 rue des Merritt Island, FL 32953. (321-453-1018) (Fax: 321-453-1178) Hirondelles, Beloeil, PQ, J3G 6G7 (514-944-2673). Bus. Agt.: Syl- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Bus.Mgr.: Jerry Lipski, [email protected]. vana Fernandez. S 022 WASHINGTON, DC/WASHINGTON DC SUB- EE 835 ORLANDO/DAYTONA BEACH-Richard Vales, MPSPT 873 TORONTO, ON-Monty Montgomerie, 1315 Law- URBS, MD/NORTHERN VIRGINIA-John Page, 1810 4403 Vineland Road, Quorum Ctr. B4, Orlando, 32811. (407-649- rence Ave. East, Unit 104, Toronto, ON, M3A 3R3. (416-368-1873) Hamlin Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018. (202-269-0212) (Fax: 9669) (Fax: 407-649-1926). Bus. Agt.: Richard Vales. (Fax: 416-368-8457) Bus. Agt.: Monty Montgomerie, businessa- 202-635-0192) Bus. Agt.: John Brasseux. [email protected]. SM&BT 487 MID-ATLANTIC AREA-Carol Everson, 2031 GEORGIA MPSPT 891 BRITISH COLUMBIA/YUKON Clipper Park Road, Suite 105, Baltimore, MD 21211 (410-685- M 320 SAVANNAH-Michael Little, P.O. Box 5731, Savannah, TERR.-Dusty Kelly, [email protected]; 1640 Boundary Road, 4141) (Fax: 410-843-3863) Bus. Agt.: David O’Ferrall. 31414. (912-232-2203) (Fax: 208-979-8533) Bus. Agt.: Wayne Burnaby, BC, V5K 4V4. (604-664-8910) (Fax: 604-298-3456) TWU 772 WASHINGTON-Sara Butt, P.O. Box 10999, Roelle. Bus. Agt.: Paul Klassen, [email protected]. McLean, VA 22102. (571-420-2990) (Fax: 301-322-3125). Bus. SM 479 STATE OF GEORGIA (Except Savannah and M 906 CHARLOTTETOWN, PE-Bill Higgins, P.O. Box 2406, Agt.: Linda Boyland. Vicinity)-Terry Moody, [email protected]; 1000 Iris Drive, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 8C1. Bus. Agt.: Damon Compton. E,S&CST 815 WASHINGTON-Charles Boddie, 2512 Cliff- Suite F, Conyers, 30094. (770-483-0400) (Fax: 770-483-0999) TWU 924 STRATFORD, ON-Inez Khan, P.O. Box 21151, bourne Pl., N.W., Washington, 20009-1512. (202-265-9067) (Fax: Bus. Agt.: Michael Akins, [email protected]. Stratford, ON, N5A 7V4. (519-949-4040) (Fax: 519-508-0955) 202-265-1613) Bus. Agt.: Samuel J. Mc Fadden. SM 491 STATES OF NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA/ Bus. Agt.: Mary-Lou Mason. TBSE 819 WASHINGTON-Renee Moore, prmoore2@ve- SAVANNAH, GA-Andrew Oyaas, [email protected]; 1707 rizon.net; P.O. Box 5645, Friendship Station, Washington, 20016. Castle Hayne Road, Wilmington, NC 28401. (910-343-9408) (Fax: COLORADO (202-966-4110) Bus. Agt.: David Lee, [email protected]. 910-343-9448) Bus. Agt.: Jason Rosin, [email protected]. S 007 DENVER/BOULDER-Mark J. Gabriel-Debell, 1475 Cur- T&T 868 WASHINGTON-Howard Lee Gable, secretarylo- S 629 AUGUSTA-Anthony Capaz, 2314 Washington Road, Au- tis Street, Denver, 80202. (303-534-2423) (Fax: 303-534-0216) [email protected]; P.O. Box 58129, Washington, 20037. (202- gusta, 30904. (706-738-2312) (Fax: 706-738-2312). Bus. Agt.: Bus. Agt.: Mark J. Gabriel-Debell. 340-2602) Bus. Agt.: Anita Wilkinson, Local868businessagent@ Bruce Balk. S 047 PUEBLO-Bob Krasovec, 1330 W. Abriendo Avenue, gmail.com. M 824 ATHENS-Margi Flood, P.O. Box 422, Athens, 30603. Pueblo, 81004. (719-320-6220) Bus. Agt.: Saul Trujillo, 27850 Hwy. (706-549-8244) (Fax: 706-549-0828) Bus. Agt.: William Jackson. 50 East, Pueblo, 81006. FLORIDA EE 834 ATLANTA-C. Faye Harper, 500 Bishop Street, NW, M 062 COLORADO SPRINGS-Bryan Patrick, secretary- M 060 PENSACOLA/PANAMA CITY/DESTIN-Diana Suite F-1, Atlanta, 30540. (404-875-8848) (Fax: 404-875-4578) [email protected]; 1828 E. Kiowa Street, Colorado Springs, Nelson, [email protected]; P.O. Box 1084, Pensacola, 32591 Bus. Agt.: C. Faye Harper. 80909. (719-520-1059) (Fax: 719-520-1090) Bus. Agt.: Gina Sal- (850-390-6819) (Fax: 850-455-0135). Bus. Agt.: Tim Lechner, TWU 859 ATLANTA-Rita Cochran, rcochran1956@yahoo. amon, [email protected]. [email protected]. com; 2970 Leah Lane, Douglasville, 30135. (770-733-9223) (Fax: S 229 FORT COLLINS, CO./CHEYENNE/LARAMIE, M 115 JACKSONVILLE/TALLAHASSEE/GAINES- 678-838-1456) Bus. Agt.: Kelly Chipman, [email protected]. WY.-Dan Schoonover, [email protected]; P.O. Box 677, Fort VILLE-Scott Campbell, [email protected]; P.O. Box 462, S 927 ATLANTA-Dave Fedack, 449 ½ Moreland Avenue, Suite Collins, 80522. Bus. Agt.: David Denman, [email protected], (970- Jacksonville, 32201. (904-723-6070) (Fax: 904-723-6090) Bus. 215, Atlanta, 30307. (404-870-9911) (Fax: 404-870-9906) Bus. 226-2292) (Fax: 970-490-2292). Agt.: Saul Lucio, [email protected]. Agt.: Dave Fedack. TWU 719 DENVER-Elisa Spadi, 12010 West 52nd Place, Unit M 321 TAMPA/CLEARWATER/LAKELAND/ST. PE- #7, Arvada, 80002. (303-431-7561) (Fax: 303-431-7561) Bus. TERSBURG-Judy Philips, 7211 N. Dale Mabry, #209, Tampa, HAWAII Agt.: Steve Davis (303-829-1567) (Fax: 303-948-3414). 33614. (813-931-4712) (Fax: 813-931-7503) Bus. Agt.: Richard M 665 STATE OF HAWAII-Kay Carter, carter@ia- McGauley. tse665.org; 875 Waimanu Street, Suite 610, Honolulu, 96813. CONNECTICUT M 412 BRADENTON/SARASOTA-Michael Verbil, secre- (808-596-0227) (Fax: 808-591-8213). Bus. Agt.: Henry Fordham, [email protected]. SM 052 STATES OF CONNECTICUT/NEW YORK/ [email protected]; P.O. Box 1307, Tallevast, 34270. (941-359- NEW JERSEY/NORTHERN DE. /GREATER PA.- 1254) (Fax: 941-359-1254) Bus. Agt.: Roy Sorensen, ia412ba@ William McGavin, 326 W. 48th Street, New York, NY 10036. verizon.net, (941-914-1553). IDAHO (212-399-0980) (Fax: 212-315-1073) Bus. Mgr.: John Ford; Bus. SM 477 STATE OF FLORIDA-Nancy Flesher, 10705 M 093 SPOKANE, WA/WALLACE KELLOGG, ID-Jill Reps.: John Fundus and Raymond Fortune. N.W. 33rd Street, #120, Miami, 33172. (305-594-8585) (Fax: Scott, [email protected]; P.O. Box 1266, Spokane, WA S 074 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT-Rich Franzino, rfran- 305-597-9278) Bus. Agt.: William F. Moyse. 99210. Bus. Agt.: Kevin Ford, [email protected]; Bus. Rep.: [email protected], P.O. Box 9075, New Haven, 06532. Bus. Agt.: M 500 SOUTH FLORIDA-Alan Glassman, 1001 NW 62nd Pat Devereau (509-999-5073) (Fax: 208-623-6496). Jon Damast, [email protected], (203-981-8479). Street, Suite 220, Fort Lauderdale, 33309. (954-202-2624) (Fax: S 099 STATE OF UTAH/BOISE/NAMPA/CALDWELL/ S 084 HARTFORD/NEW LONDON/NORTHERN 954-772-4713). Bus. Agt.: Alan Glassman. TWIN FALL/SUN VALLEY, IDAHO-Melody Oliver, 526 West 800 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. (801-359-0513) (Fax: CONNECTICUT-Joseph Davis, 1145 D New Britain Ave., West ICG 600 INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHERS 801-532-6227) Bus. Agt.: Murray Ennenga. Hartford, 06110. (860-233-8821) (Fax: 860-233-8827). Bus. Agt.: GUILD-(See also California, Illinois and New York) Alan Gitlin; William Philbin. National Executive Director, Bruce Doering; Central Region Di- EE 838 SOUTHERN IDAHO/SALT LAKE CITY, UT- SS,PC,CC&PA 161 CONNECTICUT/NEW YORK/ rector, Rusty Burrell, 690 Lincoln Road, Suite 203, Miami Beach Nancy Trouse, 230 West 200 South, Suite 2220, Salt Lake City, NEW JERSEY-Beverly Billin, 630 9th Avenue, #1103, New York, 33139 (305-538-9226) (Fax: 305-538-9259). Illinois Office: 901 UT 84101 (801-320-0701) (Fax: 801-320-0705) Bus. Agt.: Nancy NY 10036. (212-977-9655) (Fax: 212-977-9609) Bus. Agt.: Col- W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60068. (312-243-3841) Trouse. leen Donahue. (Fax: 312-243-4275). M 631 ORLANDO/CAPE CANAVERAL/COCOA/ ILLINOIS DELAWARE MELBOURNE/LAKE BUENA VISTA/DAYTONA S 002 CHICAGO-Thomas J. Cleary, 216 S. Jefferson Street, SM 052 STATES OF NEW YORK/ NEW JERSEY/CON- BEACH-Kimberly A. Bowles, 5385 Conroy Road, Suite #200, Suite 400, Chicago, 60661. (312-705-2020) (Fax: 312-705-2011) NECTICUT/NORTHERN DE. /GREATER PA.-William Mc- Orlando, 32811-3719. (407-422-2747) (Fax: 407-843-9170) Bus. Bus. Agt.: Craig P. Carlson. Gavin, 326 W. 48th Street, New York, NY 10036. (212-399-0980) Agt.: Michael LaNinfa. S 085 DAVENPORT, IA/ROCK ISLAND/MOLINE, IL- (Fax: 212-315-1073) Bus. Mgr.: John Ford; Bus. Reps.: John S 647 NAPLES/FT. MYERS/MARCO ISLAND-Christo- Rich Harris, P.O. Box 227, Davenport, IA 52805. (563-579-3526) Fundus and Raymond Fortune. pher Grenier, P.O. Box 700, Estero, 33929. (239-498-9090) (Fax: (Fax: 563-323-3339) Bus. Agt.: Joseph Goodall. S 284 WILMINGTON-Eva Lynne Penn, P.O. Box 1503, Wilm- 239-282-1346) Bus. Agt.: Maria Colonna. MPP,AVE&CT 110 CHICAGO-Steve Altman, 216 S. Jef- ington, 19899-1503. (302-652-4626) (Fax: 302-475-4903) Bus. MPVT/LT/AC&GE 780 (See also Illinois)-Debbie Be- ferson Street, Suite 203, Chicago, 60661. (312-454-1110) (Fax: Agt.: Michael Harrington. dard, [email protected]; 3585 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Suite 4, 312-454-6110) Bus. Agt.: Steve Altman.

Third Quarter 2011 91 S 124 JOLIET-Tim Kelly, [email protected], P.O. Box M 125 LAKE PORTER/LA PORTE COUNTIES/FORT 333, Joliet, 60434-0333. (815-546-0124) Bus. Agt.: Lorin Lynch, WAYNE/LAFAYETTE/ FRANKFORT/CRAWFORDS- KENTUCKY [email protected]. VILLE–Greg Palmer, 2905 DeKalb St., Lake Station, 46405. S 017 LOUISVILLE/FRANKFORT/DANVILLE-Mark Fer- S 138 SPRINGFIELD/JACKSONVILLE-Richard Meidel, (219-718-8038) (Fax: 219-962-1250) Bus. Agt.: Rick D. Wilbanks ree, [email protected]; 119 W. Breckenridge Street, Louisville, P.O. Box 6367, Springfield, 62708. (217-787-5440) (Fax: 217-787- (219-718-8037). 40203. (502-587-7936) (Fax: 502-587-3422) Bus. Agt.: James R. 5440) Bus. Agt.: Noel Dalbey, 2121 Westview Drive, Springfield, S 146 FORT WAYNE-Steve Tarr, P.O. Box 13354, Fort Wayne, Madison, [email protected]. 62704. (217-787-5440) (Fax: 217-787-5440). 46868. Bus. Agt.: John H. Hinen, Jr., (260-403-1033). O 163 LOUISVILLE, KY/CLARKSVILLE, IN-Kent L. M 193 BLOOMINGTON/ NORMAL/ SPRINGFIELD/ O 163 CLARKSVILLE, IN/LOUISVILLE, KY-Kent L. Green, 125 West Carter Avenue, Clarksville, IN 47129. (812-282- JACKSONVILLE/ MACOMB/ PEORIA-Mary Roffers, P.O. Green, 125 West Carter Avenue, Clarksville, IN, 47129. (812-282- 2716) Bus. Agt.: Larry W. Hopewell, 4703 Wolford Drive, Floyd Box 172, Bloomington, 61701-0172 (217-201-3969). Bus. Agts.: 2716) Bus. Agt.: Larry W. Hopewell, 4703 Wolford Drive, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119. (812-923-1295). Tim Noe (Peoria), Chris Fields (Bloomington). Knobs, IN, 47119. (812-923-1295). M 346 LEXINGTON-Merrill Richardson, P.O. Box 5, Lexington, M 217 ROCKFORD-Kim Whitmore, P.O. Box 472, Rockford, M 187 SOUTH BEND/MISHAWAKA/ELKHART/GOS- 40588. (859-221-1921) Bus. Agt.: Donald A. Burton. 61105. (815-670-9264)(Fax: 815-484-1085). Bus. Agt.: Dale Posey. HEN/PLYMOUTH/CULVER, IN/NILES, MI-Catherine M 369 ASHLAND, KY/HUNTINGTON, WV/IRONTON, M 421 HERRIN/CENTRALIA, IL/CAPE GIRARDEAU, Smith, P.O. 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92 Official Bulletin MPP,O&VT 181 BALTIMORE-Dave Foreman, 4834 Ridge S 038 DETROIT/PONTIAC/MT. CLEMENS/PORT HU- TBSE 745 MINNEAPOLIS-Cindy Durland, iatse745@gmail. Road, Baltimore, 21237. (410-668-9545) Bus. Agt.: Karl O. Gilbert. RON-Edwin J. Miller, 900 Pallister Ave., Detroit, 48202. (313-870- com; P.O. Box 21157, Columbia Heights, 55421 (612-308-9484) SM&BT 487 MID-ATLANTIC AREA-Carol Everson, 2031 9570) (Fax: 313-870-9580) Bus. Agt.: Calvin Hazelbaker. Bus. Agt.: John C. Warner, [email protected]. Clipper Park Road, Suite 105, Baltimore, MD 21211 (410-685- M 187 NILES, MI/SOUTH BEND/ MISHAWAKA/ 4141) (Fax: 410-843-3863) Bus. Agt.: David O’Ferrall. ELKHART/ GOSHEN/ PLYMOUTH/ CULVER, IN-Cath- MISSISSIPPI erine Smith, P.O. Box 474, South Bend, IN 46624. (574-292-1871) SM 478 SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI/STATE OF LOU- M 591 HAGERSTOWN, MD/FREDERICK, MD/ (Fax: 574-288-0233) Bus. Agt.: Deborah Mayers. WAYNESBORO, PA/WINCHESTER, VA/MARTINS- ISIANA-Chandra Miller, 432 N. Anthony St., Suite 305, New BURG, WV-Michael E. Clem, 10300 Moxley Road, Damascus, MPP, VT&CT 199 DETROIT-Paul Bratfish, 22707 Dequinder Orleans, LA 70119. (504-486-2192) (Fax: 504-483-9961) Bus. MD 20872. (301-651-0150). Bus. Agt.: John Nichols. Road, Hazel Park, 48030. (248-399-7864) (Fax: 248-399-7866) Agt.: Mike McHugh. Bus. Agt.: Donald M. Lewis. TBSE 833 BALTIMORE-James Coxson, P.O. Box 4834, Bal- SM 492 STATE OF TENNESSEE/NORTHERN MISSIS- timore, 21211. Bus. Agt.: William Poplovski, 3400 Dunran Road, S 201 FLINT/OWOSSO-David Thompson, local201sec.treas@ SIPPI-Theresa Morrow, [email protected]; 4610 Charlotte Baltimore, MD, 21222 (443-831-8181). att.net; 724 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, 48503. (810-239-8547) (Fax: Pike, Nashville, TN 37209. (615-386-3492) (Fax: 615-460-7492). 810-239-8547) Bus. Agt.: Daniel Collick, [email protected]. Bus. Agt.: Peter Kurland. TWU 913 BALTIMORE-Brenda Strauss, raybrenda@verizon. net, 4870 Melody Drive, Manchester, 21102 (443-507-5851). Bus. 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Agt.: John Walsh. cal395.org. Elchos. S 053 SPRINGFIELD/PITTSFIELD-Valentino Larese, vla- MPP,O& VT 472 FLINT/OWOSSO-Harold Skinner, II, P.O. [email protected]; P.O. Box 234, Springfield, 01101. (413-530- Box 90605, Burton, 48509-9998. (810-836-4556) Bus. Agt.: Guy MISSOURI 4747) (Fax: 413-783-9977) Bus. Agt.: Michael Afflitto, agent53@ Courts. S 006 ST. LOUIS-Norma L. West, 1611 S. Broadway, Suite 110, comcast.net. T&T 757 DETROIT-Tina Bell, 2565 Armada Drive, Auburn Hills, St. Louis, 63104. (314-621-5077) (Fax: 314-621-5709) Bus. Agt.: M 083 NORTH ADAMS-David Blair, 172 Notch Road, North 48326. Bus. Agt.: Frederick Schefsky. Michael Lynch, Jr. Adams, 01247-3614. (413-664-4669) Bus. Agt.: David Blair, ialo- TWU 786 DETROIT-Diane McDoniel, [email protected]; S 031 KANSAS CITY/ST. JOSEPH, MO/KANSAS [email protected] 27830 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, 48081. (586-291-1530) (Fax: CITY/TOPEKA/LAWRENCE/EMPORIA, KS-Dan Pfitzner, M 096 WORCESTER-Mark Apholt, P.O. 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LOUIS-Kim Stone, 3937 Walsh Street, St. Louis, SM 481 NEW ENGLAND AREA-James MacDonald, iat- [email protected]; 312 Central Ave. S.E. Rm 398, Minneapolis, [email protected]; 10 Tower Office Park, Suite 218, Woburn, 63116. (314-351-7184) (Fax: 314-351-7184). Bus. Agt.: Karen 55414. (612-379-7564) (Fax: 612-379-1402) Bus. Agt.: Matt Rice, Stone, 2433 Romaine Creek, Fenton, MO 63026 (314-712-7013). MA 01801. (781-376-0074) (Fax: 781-376-0078) Bus. Agt.: Chris [email protected]. O’Donnell, [email protected]. TWU 810 KANSAS CITY-Judith McElroy, 5113 West 70 S 032 DULUTH-James Rigstad, 2011 Garfield Avenue, Su- Street, Prairie Village, KS 66208. (816-225-6131) Bus. Agt.: De- T&T 753 BOSTON-Diane M. Blaskovich, 8 Admirals Lane, perior, WI 54880-2310. (715-392-5805) Bus. Agt.: Al Eastman siree Baird-Storey (913-362-0347). Salem, 01970. (617-407-9222) (Fax: 978-744-7976) Bus. Agt.: (218-525-2245). Stephen Colburn (617-894-1020). MPP,O&VT 219 MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL/ST. TWU 775 BOSTON-Carol F. 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(607-733-7159) (Fax: 607-733-7159). 3349 Dungarvan Drive, El Paso, 79925. (915-594-8250) (Fax: 915- MPP,O,VT, & AC 306 NEW YORK-Lorraine Lowrey, 545 886-4900) Bus. Agt.: Scott White. NEW ENGLAND AREA West 45th St., 2nd flr., New York, 10036. (212-956-1306) (Fax: M 423 ALBUQUERQUE/ROSWELL/SANTA FE-Kimber 212-956-9306) Bus. Agts.: (Proj.) Barry Garfman; (Stage) Carol SM 481 NEW ENGLAND AREA-James MacDonald, iat- Richardson, [email protected]; P.O. Box 81376, Bokun. [email protected]; 10 Tower Office Park, Suite 218, Woburn, Albuquerque, 87198. (505-250-0994) (Fax: 505-255-1970) Bus. MA 01801. (781-376-0074) (Fax: 781-376-0078) Bus. Agt.: Chris Agt.: Brian Shaffer, [email protected]. M 311 MIDDLETOWN/NEWBURGH/KINGSTON- O’Donnell, [email protected]. Franklin DenDanto, P.O. Box 192, Washingtonville, 10992. (845- SM 480 STATE OF NEW MEXICO-D.L. Herbert De Wing, 692-4358) (Fax: 845-692-0020) Bus. Agt.: Michael R. Brennan, 6 1418 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, 87505. (505-986-9512) (Fax: 505- Virginia Street, Middletown, NY 10941 (845-692-4358). NEW HAMPSHIRE 986-9513) Bus. Agt.: Jon Hendry. M 195 LOWELL, MA./NEW HAMPSHIRE-Elizabeth O 324 ALBANY-Stanley Blakeman, P.O. Box 71, Knox, 12107 TWU 869 ALBUQUERQUE-Darlene Jones, cdarlene- (518-872-2378). Bus. Agt.: John K. Hill. Cleveland, P.O. Box 514, Mt. Vernon, NH 03057 (603-566- [email protected]; 369 Playful Meadows, Rio Rancho, 87144. 2510). Bus. Agt.: Joyce Cardoza (603-654-4097) (Fax: 603- (505-681-0601) Bus. Agt.: Ann Schreiber (505-247-8474). S 340 NASSAU/SUFFOLK COUNTIES ONF LO G IS- 654-4098). LAND-Michael Brogden, P.O. Box 160, Jericho, 11753. (631-339- SM 481 NEW ENGLAND AREA-James MacDonald, iat- NEW YORK 3009) (Fax: 631-730-8796) Bus. Agt.: James Mistler. [email protected]; 10 Tower Office Park, Suite 218, Woburn, M 353 PORT JERVIS/SULLIVAN COUNTY-John B. S 001 NEW YORK/WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM COUN- MA 01801. (781-376-0074) (Fax: 781-376-0078) Bus. Agt.: Chris Senter, III, P.O. Box 1432, Monticello, 12701. (212-677-5711) Bus. TIES-Robert Score, 320 W. 46th Street, New York, 10036. O’Donnell, [email protected]. (212-333-2500) (Fax: 212-586-2437) Bus. Agts.: (Theatre) Agt.: John B. Senter, III. S 919 HANOVER/LEBANON, NH/BURLINGTON, VT- Mickey Fox and Kevin McGarty; (TV) Edward J. McMahon, III M 499 POUGHKEEPSIE-Michael Finamore, P.O. Box 499, Leslie Day, P.O. Box 951, Burlington, 05402-0951 (802-865- and Robert C. Nimmo. Narrowsburg, 12764. (914-489-2439)(Fax: 845-331-7461) Bus. 0570). Bus. Agt.: Craig Mowery (802-355-4541). S 004 BROOKLYN and QUEENS-Terence K. Ryan, Agt.: Sandi Bohle, 180 Downs Street, Kingston, NY 12401 (914- [email protected], 2917 Glenwood Road, Brooklyn, 11210. 489-2439), [email protected]. NEW JERSEY (718-252-8777) (Fax: 718-421-5605) Bus. Agt.: Lewis Resnick, M 524 GLENS FALLS/SARATOGA-Bob Medve, 12 Sunset S 008 CAMDEN/MERCER COUNTY, NJ/PHILADEL- [email protected] Drive, Queensbury, 12804. (518-745-5954) (Fax: 518-745-5954) PHIA, PA-Andrew Nolan, 2401 South Swanson Street, Phila- S 009 SYRACUSE/ROME/ONEIDA/UTICA-Dean Arpa- Bus. Agt.: Edward Smith (518-623-4427) (Fax: 518-623-4427). delphia, 19148. (215-952-2106) (Fax: 215-952-2109). Bus. Agt.: jian, P.O. Box 617, Syracuse, 13201-0617 (315-625-4131). Bus. M 592 SARATOGA SPRINGS-James Farnan, jfarnan592@ Michael Barnes. Agt.: Keith Russell, [email protected]. hotmail.com; 47 County Route 76, Stillwater, 12170. (518-727- S 021 NEWARK/MIDDLESEX/MERCER/OCEAN S 010 BUFFALO-Charles Gill, 700 Main Street, Suite 200, Buffalo 3735). Bus. Agt.: Rick Daus. AND UNION COUNTIES/ASBURY PARK/LONG 14202 (716-822-2770) (Fax: 716-634-5529). Bus. Agt.: Gary Syracuse, ICG 600 INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHERS BRANCH-John Seubert, 2933 Vauxhall Rd., Millburn Mall, Jr., 266 Sterling Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 (716-822-2770). GUILD-(See also California, Florida and Illinois)- Vauxhall, 07088. (973-379-9265) (Fax: 908-964-0243) Bus. Agt.: S 014 ALBANY/SCHENECTADY/AMSTERDAM-Gail Alan Gitlin; National Executive Director, Bruce Doering; Eastern Stanley Gutowski. E. Farley, P.O. Box 11-074, Albany, 12211. (518-427-1580) (Fax: Region Director, Chaim Kantor, 80 Eighth Ave., 14th Fl., New York, SM 052 STATES OF NEW JERSEY/ NEW YORK/CON- 518-477-6677) Bus. Agt.: James Anziano. NY 10011. (212-647-7300) (Fax: 212-647-7317). NECTICUT/NORTHERN DE. /GREATER PA.-William Mc- S 025 ROCHESTER-Michael J. Ventrella, 140 Metro Park, Suite MPP, O&VT 640 NASSAU/SUFFOLK COUNTIES OF Gavin, 326 W. 48th Street, New York, NY 10036. (212-399-0980) 4, Rochester, 14623. (585-427-8974) Bus. Agt.: Thomas F. Mason. LONG ISLAND-Timothy King, 600 Johnson Avenue, Suite C-5, (Fax: 212-315-1073) Bus Mgr.: John Ford; Bus. Reps.: John Fun- Bohemia, 11716. (631-750-6588) (Fax: 631-750-6589) Bus. Agt.: dus and Raymond Fortune. M 029 TROY-Richard M. Regnier, Sr., Rd#5-363 Currybush Road, Schenectady, 12306. (518-377-9080) (Fax: 518-372-3176) Robert B. Gottschalk, Jr. S 059 JERSEY CITY-Richard Drum, P.O. Box 3122, Secaucus, Bus. Agt.: Richard M. Regnier, Sr. M 645 ROCKLAND COUNTY-Ronald Jacobsen, 12 Kim 07096. (973-769-6187) Bus Agt.: Richard Drum. SM 052 STATES OF NEW YORK/ NEW JERSEY/CON- Marie Place, Newburgh, 12550. (914-772-8186) Bus. Agt.: Brian M 077 ATLANTIC CITY/VINELAND-Thomas M. Bam- NECTICUT/NORTHERN DE./GREATER PA.-William Mc- McGarity, 85 South William Street, Pearl River, NY 10965 (718- brick, Jr., P.O. Box 228, Linwood, 08221. (609-437-6343) (Fax: Gavin, 326 W. 48th Street, New York, NY 10036. (212-399-0980) 813-2025). 609-909-9591) Bus. Agt.: Eric Berry. (Fax: 212-315-1073) Bus Mgr.: John Ford; Bus. Reps.: John Fun- MPEG 700 MOTION PICTURE EDITORS GUILD (see SS,PC,CC&PA 161 NEW YORK/ NEW JERSEY/CON- dus and Raymond Fortune. also California)-Diane Adler; Exec. Dir.:Ron Kutak, 7715 Sunset NECTICUT-Beverly Billin, 630 9th Avenue, #1103, New York, NY S 054 BINGHAMTON-Daniel Sonnen, 1405 Livingston Place, Blvd., #200, Los Angeles, CA 90046. (323-876-4770) (Fax: 323-876- 10036. (212-977-9655) (Fax: 212-977-9609) Bus. Agt.: Colleen Vestal, 13850. (607-777-2531) Bus. Agt.: William Carroll, P.O. Box 0861) Asst. Exec. Dir.: Paul Moore, 145 Hudson Street, Suite 201, New Donahue. 271, Binghamton, 13905. (607-427-6336). York, NY 10013. (212-302-0700) (Fax: 212-302-1091). M 536 RED BANK/FREEHOLD-Edward Baklarz, 231 Atlan- TBSE 100 NEW YORK-Rich Rahner, 545 West 45th Street, LF/VT 702 NEW YORK-William Andrews, 542 East- tic St., #70, Keyport, 07735. (732-264-5678) Bus. Agt.: Charles 2nd Floor, New York, 10036 (212-247-6209) (Fax: 212-247-6195) brook Road, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. (212-869-5540) (Fax: Cox. Bus. Agt.: Greg Calvin. 212-302-1091) Bus. Agt.: Joseph Truglio (201-447-0753).

94 Official Bulletin M 749 MALONE-Michael S. Brashaw, 601 Ford Street, Og- ADG 800 SOUTHEAST OFFICE (See also California, TWU 886 DAYTON-Sharleen Rafferty, P.O. Box 124, Dayton, densburg, 13669. (315-393-2873) (Fax: 315-393-2880) Bus. Agt.: Illinois and New York)-John D. Kretschmer, 605 Fitzgerald 45401-0124. Bus. Agt.: Cynthia Closser. Samuel Rapin. Dr., Wilmington, NC 28405. (910-443-3838). T&T 751 NEW YORK-Lawrence Paone, 1430 Broadway, 8th OKLAHOMA floor, New York, 10018. (212-302-7300) (Fax: 212-944-8687) Bus. NORTH DAKOTA S 112 OKLAHOMA CITY-Tina Saxton, iatse112tina@att. Rep.: Lawrence Paone. M 510 FARGO, ND/MOOREHEAD, MN-James Torok, net; P.O. Box 112, Oklahoma City, 73101. (405-231-0025) (Fax: TWU 764 NEW YORK AND VICINITY-Rochelle Friedman, 702 7th Street, North, Fargo, ND 58102. (701-235-3840) Bus. Agt.: 405-231-0056) Bus. Agt.: Stephen Rysted, [email protected]. 545 West 45th Street, 2nd flr., New York, 10036. (212-957-3500) James Torok. S 354 TULSA/PONCA CITY-Paul Clear, picmelito@cox. (Fax: 212-957-3232) Bus. Agts.: (Legit) Bart Daudelin; (Film) net, P.O. Box 354, Tulsa, 74101. (918-496-7722) Bus. Agt.: Steve Frank Gallagher. OHIO Brown, [email protected]. TWU 783 BUFFALO-Patricia J. Marchewka, 124 Brentwood S 005 CINCINNATI/HAMILTON/FAIRFIELD/SPRING- M 387 LAWTON/OKLAHOMA CITY-Homer L. Hawkins, Drive, So. Cheektowaga, 14227-3271. (716-812-0783) Bus. Agt.: DALE/OXFORD-Kevin G. Eviston, 35 E. 7th Street, Suite 501, [email protected]; 4226 SE Ford Road, Lawton, 73501. Mary Jo Witherell, 27 Warburton Pl., Buffalo 14223. Cincinnati, 45202. (513-721-1302) (Fax: 513-721-0023) Bus. (580-355-1599) Bus. Agt.: Barry Leday, [email protected], 35 T&T 788 ROCHESTER-Floyd R. Schilstra, 1142 Bay Road, Agt.: Thomas Guidugli. NW 28th, Lawton, OK 73505. (580-248-0830). Webster, 14580 (585-787-2934). Bus. Agt.: John Giffen, lo- S 012 COLUMBUS/NEWARK/MARYSVILLE/ TWU 904 TULSA-Lloyd Roberts, P.O. Box 563, Tulsa, 74101. [email protected]. DELAWARE-Joe McCutcheon, [email protected]; (918-369-9041) (Fax: 918-369-9041) Bus. Agt.: Marcia Holland TBSE 794 NEW YORK-Ryan Priest, P.O. Box 154, Lenox Hill 566 E. Rich Street, Columbus, 43215. (614-221-3753) (Fax: (918-369-3687). Station, New York, 10021. (973-912-6986) .Bus. Agt.: Timothy 614-221-0078) Bus. Agt.: Richard Shack, [email protected]. Daughtry. S 024 TOLEDO/LIMA/MARION/BOWLING GREEN/ OREGON MAHS 798 NEW YORK-Cindy Gardner, 152 West 24th TIFFIN/FINDLAY-Sandra Cassaubon, 435 S. Hawley Street, M 028 PORTLAND/SALEM-Pat Chard, 4949 S.E. 26th Ave., Street, New York, 10011. (212-627-0660) (Fax: 212-627-0664). Toledo, 43609. (419-244-6320) (Fax: 419-244-6325). Bus. Agt.: Portland, 97202. (503-295-2828) (Fax: 503-230-7044) Bus. Agt.: Bus. Reps.: (Theatre) Daniel Dashman; (Film) Rosemarie Levy. John Palsa. Chris Bateman. ADG 800 NORTHEAST OFFICE (See also California, S 027 CLEVELAND/ASHTABULA/LORAIN/ELYRIA/ SM 488 PACIFIC NORTHWEST-Linda Bloom, financial@ Illinois and North Carolina)–Stan Harris, 90 West St., SANDUSKY/ERIE COUNTY-Patrick Duffy, 1422 Euclid iatse488.com; 5105 SW 45th Avenue, Suite 204, Portland, OR #23H, NewYork, NY 10006 (646-246-3722). Avenue, Suite 721, Cleveland, 44115-1902 (216-621-9537) (Fax: 97221. (503-232-1523) (Fax: 503-232-9552) Bus. Agt.: (Oregon) 216-621-3518) Bus. Agt.: Michael Lehane. EE/BPBD 829 NEW YORK-John V. McNamee Jr, 386 Park Charles A. Carlsen, [email protected]; (Washington) Robert Riggs, [email protected]. Avenue South, 19th floor, New York, 10016. (212-679-1164) (Fax: S 048 AKRON/CANTON/MASSILLON/ALLIANCE/ 212-679-1421). MANSFIELD-Helen Louie, [email protected]; 678 M 675 EUGENE/CORVALLIS/BEND-Virginia Sands, P.O. North Main Street, Akron, 44310. (330-374-0480) Bus. Agt.: Helen Box 12217, Eugene, 97440. (541-344-6306) Bus. Agt.: Rocky M 842 ONEONTA/COOPERSTOWN/SIDNEY/DELHI/ Louie, [email protected]. Haffner. COBLESKILL/WALTON-William Pierce, 1504 Burnt Hill Road, West Fulton, 12194. (518-827-8428). Bus. Agt.: William Pierce. M 064 STEUBENVILLE, OH/WHEELING, WV-Tony As- TBR&SE 793 PACIFIC NORTHWEST-Dave Bishop, P.O. saro, P.O. Box 292, Wheeling, WV 26003-0041. Bus. Agt.: Frank Box 94282, Seattle, WA., 98124. (877-680-4853). Bus. Agt.: Todd TWU 858 ROCHESTER-Clarice Lazary, clarice@rochester. Scarnechia (304-639-2516) (Fax: 304-242-6134). Gordon. rr.com; 53 Meadow Glen, Fairport, 14450. (585-425-9848). Bus. Agt.: Anne Bowes, [email protected]. S 066 DAYTON/SPRINGFIELD/DARKE/MIAMI AND CHAMPAIGN COUNTIES-Keith J. Thomas, P.O. Box 75, PACIFIC NORTHWEST ATPAM 18032 NEW YORK-Nick Kaledin, nkaledin@ Dayton, 45401. (937-415-0066) (Fax: 937-415-0067) Bus. Agt.: atpam.com, 62 West 45th Street, Suite 901, New York, 10036. SM 488 PACIFIC NORTHWEST-Linda Bloom, financial@ Kennith G. Rice. th (212-719-3666) (Fax: 212-302-1585). Bus. Agt.: Gerry Parnell. iatse488.com; 5105 SW 45 Avenue, Suite 204, Portland, OR S 101 NILES/WARREN/YOUNGSTOWN-David Rees, P.O. 97221. (503-232-1523) (Fax: 503-232-9552) Bus. Agt.: (Oregon) USA 829 NEW YORK REGIONAL OFFICE-Carl Baldasso, Box 362, Youngstown, 44501. (330-747-9305) Bus. Agt.: John Charles A. Carlsen, [email protected]; (Washington) Robert th th 29 West 38 Street, 15 floor., New York, NY 10018. (212-581- Osborne. Riggs, [email protected]. 0300) (Fax: 212-977-2011) Bus. Agt.: Cecilia Friedrichs. MPP,O&VT 160 CLEVELAND/ASHTABULA/LORAIN/ TBR&SE 793 PACIFIC NORTHWEST-Dave Bishop, P.O. ELYRIA/SANDUSKY/ERIE COUNTY-John Galinac, 8358 Box 94282, Seattle, WA., 98124. (877-680-4853). Bus. Agt.: Todd NORTH CAROLINA Munson Road, Suite 104, Mentor, 44060. (440-255-3160) (Fax: Gordon. M 278 ASHEVILLE-Roger I. Briant, P.O. Box 2071, Ashe- 440-255-3119) Bus. Agt.: John Galinac. ville, 28802. (828-545-0641) Bus. Agt.: Michael D. Rhodes, iat- SM 209 STATE OF OHIO-Jonathan Andrews, secretarytrea- PENNSYLVANIA [email protected]. [email protected]; 1422 Euclid Avenue, Suite 721, Cleveland, S 003 PITTSBURGH/NEW CASTLE-Shawn W. Foyle, P.O. M 322 CHARLOTTE/GREENVILLE-Victoria Perras, 6101 44115-1902. (216-621-9537) (Fax: 216-621-3518) Bus. Agt.: Ken- Box 352, Pittsburgh, 15230. (412-281-4568) (Fax: 412-281-4571) Idlewild Road, Suite 322, Charlotte, 28212 (704-537-8329) (Fax: neth McCahan, [email protected]. Bus. Agt.: Robert J. Brown. 704-367-9436) Bus. Agt.: Bruce T. Grier (704-367-9435). M 369 IRONTON,OH/HUNTINGTON, WV/ASHLAND, S 008 PHILADELPHIA, PA/CAMDEN/MERCER M 417 DURHAM/CHAPEL HILL/RALEIGH-Amy KY-Judy M Chapman, P.O. Box 192, Huntington, WV 25705. Bus. COUNTY, NJ-Andrew Nolan, 2401 South Swanson Street, Phila- O’Donnell, [email protected]; P.O. Box 28152, Raleigh, 27611. Agt.: Chestle St. Clair (304-733-0880). delphia, 19148. (215-952-2106) (Fax: 215-952-2109). Bus. Agt.: (919-422-0866) (Fax: 877-834-5096) Bus. Agt.: Rob McIntire. TWU 747 COLUMBUS-Julia Johnson, 4791 Summit Road, Michael Barnes. SM 491 STATES OF NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA/ SW, Pataskala, 43062. (740-927-1696) Bus. Agt.: C. Wayne Cos- SM 052 STATES OF NEW YORK/ NEW JERSEY/CON- SAVANNAH, GA-Andrew Oyaas, [email protected]; 1707 sin, 1954 Indianola Ave., Columbus, 43201 (614-298-8071). NECTICUT/NORTHERN DE./GREATER PA.-William Mc- Castle Hayne Road, Wilmington, NC 28401. (910-343-9408) (Fax: T&T 756 CLEVELAND-Glenn Barry, 17157 Rabbit Run Dr., Gavin, 326 W. 48th Street, New York, NY 10036. (212-399-0980) 910-343-9448) Bus. Agt.: Jason Rosin, [email protected]. Strongsville, 44136. (440-238-7711) (Fax: 440-238-6963) Bus. (Fax: 212-315-1073) Bus Mgr.: John Ford; Bus. Reps.: John Fun- M 574 GREENSBORO/BURLINGTON/HIGH POINT-Neil Agt.: Thomas Patton. dus and Raymond Fortune. Welch, Jr., P.O. Box 8575, Greensboro, 27419. (336-451-0390) TWU 864 CINCINNATI-Jean Mueller, 2643 Highland Av- S 082 WILKES BARRE-Michael Marancik, P.O. Box 545, (Fax: 336-638-3625) Bus. Agt.: Bill Daves, 4025 Lamond Drive, enue, Cincinnati, 45219. (513-861-5300) (Fax: 513-861-5301) Wilkes-Barre, 18703 (570-824-1665). Bus. Agt.: Joseph K. Jacobs, Winston-Salem, 27101. (336-852-0660). Bus. Agt.: Peter A. Diamond. Jr. (570-824-4260). M 635 WINSTON-SALEM/LEXINGTON/THOMAS- TWU 883 CLEVELAND-Diane Burke, 4689 Georgette Ave., S 097 READING-David Sterner, [email protected]; P.O. Box VILLE-Henry Grillo, P.O. Box 24864, Winston-Salem, 27114-4864. N. Olmsted, 44070. (440-734-4883) (Fax: 440-734-3588) Bus. 7511, Reading, 19603-7511. Bus. Agt.: Russell Hoffman, rustyhoff- (336-399-7382) Bus. Agt.: Patrick O’Kelly. Agt.: Diane Burke. [email protected], (484-955-3009).

Third Quarter 2011 95 S 098 HARRISBURG/HERSHEY/CARLISLE-F. Joseph TBSE 902 JOHNSTOWN/ALTOONA-Bob Hess, 49 Old VA-Joseph Washburn, P.O. Box 442, Unicoi, TN 37692. (423-741- Spackman, P.O. Box 266, Hershey, 17033-0266. (717-991-4411) Hickory Lane, Johnstown, 15905. (814-255-7600) Bus. Agt.: Joe 7434) Bus. Agt.: Shelby Gene Coffey (423-741-8353). Bus. Agt.: Chester Ross. McGinty. TWU 825 MEMPHIS-Dorothy L. Clark, 1472 Kinilwood, S 113 ERIE-Sonia Ferrante, P.O. Box 557, Erie, 16512. (814-323- Memphis, 38134. (901-386-3429) (Fax: 901-382-7832) Bus. 2744) Bus. Agt.: Kenneth Marchant. PUERTO RICO/VIRGIN ISLANDS Agt.: Dorothy Clark. M 152 HAZELTON-Nicholas St. Mary, 403 Lori Drive, Beaver M 494 PUERTO RICO/U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS-Lydia TWU 894 KNOXVILLE-Tammy King, [email protected]; 7724 Meadows, 18216. (570-459-1602) (Fax: 570-453-0887) Bus. Agt.: Carina Grilli, [email protected]; P.O. Box 191963, Hato Temple Acres Drive, Knoxville, 37938. (865-414-3047) (Fax: 865- Nicholas J. St. Mary. Rey, PR 00919 (787-764-4672) (Fax: 787-756-6323).Bus. Agt.: 922-8608) Bus. Agt.: Roland Harkness. Luis Estrella, [email protected]. S 200 ALLENTOWN/EASTON/STROUDSBURG/BETH- TWU 915 NASHVILLE-Barbara W. Sullivan, P.O. Box 383, LEHEM-Frank Iafrate, [email protected]; P.O. Box Hermitage, 37076 (615-883-8023) (Fax: 615-851-6055). Bus. 1723, Bethlehem, 18016. (610-867-0658) (Fax: 610-867-0658) RHODE ISLAND Agt.: Judy Resha (615-590-7544) (Fax: 615-590-7544). Bus. Agt.: Eric Wills, [email protected]. M 023 STATE OF RHODE ISLAND-John Brennan, 90 M 218 POTTSVILLE/MAHANOY CITY/SHENANDO- Printery Street, Providence, 02904. (401-225-2308) Bus. Agt.: TEXAS AH/LANSFORD/SHAMOKIN-Robert Van Horn, rlvanhorn@ Patrick Ryan, 6 Driftwood Drive, Barrington, RI 02806. verizon.net; 107 Village Road, Orwigsburg, 17961. (570-366-0629) S 051 HOUSTON/GALVESTON-Scott Firth, 3030 North Bus. Agt.: Robert Spiess, [email protected], 17 Rose Avenue, SM 481 NEW ENGLAND AREA-James MacDonald, iat- Freeway, Houston, 77009. (713-697-3999) (Fax: 713-697-0222) Port Carbon, 17965. (570-622-5720). [email protected]; 10 Tower Office Park, Suite 218, Woburn, Bus. Agt.: Butch Lange. MA 01801. (781-376-0074) (Fax: 781-376-0078) Bus. Agt.: Chris S 076 SAN ANTONIO-James S. Bircher, [email protected]; M 266 WARREN COUNTY, PA/JAMESTOWN/CHAU- O’Donnell, [email protected]. TAUQUA, NY-Eric Bolling, 3673 Pleasant Avenue, James- 206 San Pedro, #306, San Antonio, 78205 (210-223-1428) (Fax: town, NY 14701. (716-664-9448) Bus. Agt.: Gordon R Pugh TW, MA&HS 830 STATE OF RHODE ISLAND-Jacque- 210-225-6115) Bus. Agt.: Raymond G. Sewell, [email protected]. line Keegan, [email protected]; 10 South Bend Street, Paw- (716-761-6944). S 126 FORT WORTH/ARLINGTON/DENTON/GAINES- tucket, 02860. (401-489-0886) (Fax: 401-728-8251) Bus. Agt.: VILLE/GRAPEVINE-Jim Brady, P.O. Box 185178, Fort Worth, M 283 HANOVER/YORK COUNTY/GETTYSBURG/ Frances Howe, [email protected]; 85 Pine Hill Road, North 76181. (817-929-1926) (Fax: 817-284-0968) Bus. Agt.: Dale LANCASTER COUNTY-Judi S. Miller, iatsepejudi@yahoo. Scituate, 02857. (401-647-9333). com; 1927 Queenswood Drive, L-205, York, 17403. (717-846-4314). Domm. Bus. Agt.: Charles Reynolds. SOUTH CAROLINA S 127 DALLAS/GRAND PRAIRIE/MCKINNEY-Senita M 329 SCRANTON/PITTSTON-Patricia Martin, pat- Peck, 2710 Live Oak Street, Dallas, 75204. (214-742-4741) (Fax: [email protected]; 1266 O’Neil Highway, Dunmore, 18512. Bus. M 333 CHARLESTON/MYRTLE BEACH-Michael Coffey, 214-747-4792) Bus. Agt.: Carl Labry. Agt.: Don Martin, [email protected], (570-650-3607). P.O. Box 31921, Charleston, 29417-1921. (843-744-4434) (Fax: 843-744-7336) Bus. Agt.: George Aytes. M 153 EL PASO, TX/LAS CRUCES, NM-Ignacio Flores, SM 489 GREATER PITTSBURGH AREA-Cassie Ross 3349 Dungarvan Drive, El Paso, 79925. (915-594-8250) (Fax: 915- Eccles, [email protected]; P.O. Box 100056, Pittsburgh, M 347 COLUMBIA-Vivian Vandegrift, P.O. Box 8876, Co- 886-4900) Bus. Agt.: Scott White. 15233. (412-403-4890) (Fax: 412-820-2621) Bus. Agt.: Charles lumbia, 29202 (803-394-1896) (Fax: 866-925-3475) Bus. Agt.: James Harwell (803-240-0111). M 183 BEAUMONT/PORT ARTHUR/ORANGE-Marie Eccles, [email protected]. Pinner, 681 Ridgewood Drive, Pt. Neches, 77651. (409-626-1880) M 591 WAYNESBORO, PA/HAGERSTOWN, MD/ SM 491 STATES OF NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA/ (Fax: 409-729-0578) Bus. Agt.: Larry Allen. SAVANNAH, GA-Andrew Oyaas, [email protected]; 1707 FREDERICK, MD/WINCHESTER, VA/MARTINS- M 205 AUSTIN-Bon V. Davis, [email protected]; P.O. BURG, WV-Michael E. Clem, 10300 Moxley Road, Damascus, Castle Hayne Road, Wilmington, NC 28401. (910-343-9408) (Fax: 910-343-9448) Bus. Agt.: Jason Rosin, [email protected]. Box 142, Austin, 78704. (512-371-1217) Bus. Agt.: Lupe Perez, MD 20872. (301-651-0150). Bus. Agt.: John Nichols. [email protected]. M 627 SOUTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA (excluding O 330 FORT WORTH/DENTON/GAINESVILLE-Coleman West Alexander)-Pat Gianella, [email protected]; 321 SOUTH DAKOTA Bennett, P.O. Box 146, Weatherford, 76086. (817-598-1517) Bus. Fingal Street, Pittsburgh, 15211. (412-431-0264) (Fax: 412-431- S 220 SIOUX FALLS/MITCHELL/HURON-Terry Bader, Agt.: Coleman Bennett. 0264) Bus. Agt.: Pat A. Gianella. P.O. Box 2040, Sioux Falls, 57101. (605-261-2639) Bus. Agt.: Dave M 636 LEWISTOWN/STATE COLLEGE/HUNTING- Schreck. M 331 TEMPLE/KILLEEN/BRYAN/WACO-Darrell Dyer, TON/ALTOONA/WILLIAMSPORT/ JOHNSTOWN// P.O. Box 424, Killeen, 76540. (254-535-1256) Bus. Agt.: William M 731 RAPID CITY/BLACK HILLS AREA-Michael John- Sproul. INDIANA/SUNBURY/LEWISBURG/BLOOMSBURG/ son, P.O. Box 2358, Rapid City, 57709 (605-545-2516). Bus. Agt.: SELINSGROVE/INDIANA-Jessica Kush, [email protected]; Harlan Scherich. M 378 WICHITA FALLS-Richard Lehman, 3188 Rifle Range P.O. Box 394, State College, 16804. Bus. Agt.: Fred Park, Jr., busi- Road, Iowa Park, 76367. (940-592-9753) Bus. Agt.: Richard [email protected], (814-883-0769). TENNESSEE Lehman. T&T 752 PHILADELPHIA-Tara Suppa, t.suppa@comcast. SM 484 STATE OF TEXAS-Jason Keene, 1514 Ed Bluestein net; P.O. Box 70, Runnemede, NJ 08078. Bus. Agt.: Jerry Kelly, S 046 NASHVILLE-Bryant Fly, 211 Donelson Pike, #202, Blvd., #106, Austin, 78721 (512-385-3466) (Fax: 512-385-3370) [email protected]. Nashville, 37214-2932. (615-885-1058) (Fax: 615-885-5165) Bus. Bus. Agt.: Stephen Beasley. Agt.: George Fleming. TWU 787 PITTSBURGH-Deborah Termini, 9 Beltzhoover M 604 CORPUS CHRISTI/HARLINGEN/McALLEN/ Ave., Pittsburgh, 15210-1009. (412-728-0503) (Fax: 412-471- S 069 MEMPHIS-Allen Byassee, [email protected]; 3340 BROWNSVILLE-John Jones, P.O. Box 260356, Corpus Christi, 7787) Bus. Agt.: Roza Martinovic, [email protected]. Poplar Avenue, Suite 129, Memphis, 38111. (901-327-4994)(Fax: 78426. (361-548-0472) Bus. Agt.: Simon Zambrano. 901-327-8626). Bus. Agt.: Allen Byassee. TWU 799 PHILADELPHIA/CAMDEN, NJ-Susan Calaciu- TBSE 796 STATE OF TEXAS-Frank Trevino, iatse796@aol. ra, 200 Plymouth Place, Merchantville, NJ 08109. (215-643-1282) S 140 CHATTANOOGA-Robert Hobgood, P.O. Box 132, Chat- com; P.O. Box 70826, Houston, 77270. Bus. Agt.: Kevin Allen, kev- (Fax: 856-488-6368) Bus. Agt.: Elisa Murphy, 901 Llanfair Road, tanooga, 37401. (423-645-9251) (Fax: 423-756-7875) Bus. Agt.: [email protected]. Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002. Chris Keene. TWU 803 DALLAS/FORT WORTH-Vicki Ruth Cole-Perrin, TBSE 804 PHILADELPHIA-Thomas Baginski, 210 Locust S 197 KNOXVILLE/MARYVILLE/ALCOA/GATLIN- [email protected], P.O. Box 570574, Dallas, 75357 (817-832-9090). Street, #6AW, Philadelphia, 19106 (215-922-4594). Bus. Agt.: BURG-Charles J. Flenniken, [email protected]; P.O. Box 946, Bus. Agts.: (Dallas) Patsy F. Neumann, patsyneumann@gmail. Debbie Harris. Knoxville, 37901. (865-428-6583) Bus. Agt.: Ronald Carrell. com, (214-352-8418)(Fax: 214-352-8418); (Fort Worth) Kathy TBSE 820 PITTSBURGH-David Ferry, P.O. Box 22365, Pitts- SM 492 STATE OF TENNESSEE/NORTHERN MISSIS- Neel Gentry, [email protected], (817-889-0273) (Fax: 817- burgh, 15222-0365. (724-733-1236) Bus. Agt.: Marji Murphy. SIPPI-Theresa Morrow, [email protected]; 4610 Charlotte 834-4256). T&T 862 PITTSBURGH-Ryan Clark, 528 Knoll Street, Pitts- Pike, Nashville, TN 37209. (615-386-3492) (Fax: 615-460-7492). M 865 ODESSA/MIDLAND/LUBBOCK-Lamont Furlow, burgh, 15212. (412-606-3298) (Fax: 412-231-0951) Bus. Agt.: Bus. Agt.: Peter Kurland. 9372 W. University Blvd., Odessa, 79764. (432-381-2500) (Fax: Luke Doyle. M 699 JOHNSON CITY/KINGSPORT, TN/BRISTOL, 432-530-2223) Bus. Agt.: Lamont Furlow.

96 Official Bulletin TWU 896 HOUSTON-Kathleen Pecha, P.O. Box 130774, Avenue, Room 231, Seattle, 98121. (206-441-1515) (Fax: M 426 CASPER-Robert H. Wilson, P.O. Box 353, Casper, Houston, 77219-0774. (281-686-5548) (Fax: 713-928-6731) Bus. 206-448-5325) Bus. Agt.: Paul Bigman, [email protected]. 82602-0353. (307-234-3970) Bus. Agt.: Gary R. Vassos. Agt.: Glinda Anderson. M 093 SPOKANE, WA/WALLACE KELLOGG, ID-Jill AMPE 920 DALLAS/FORT WORTH-Paul Thompson, 4841 Scott, [email protected]; P.O. Box 1266, Spokane, WA W. Royal Lane, Irving, 75063 (972-929-1913) Bus. Agt.: Marvin 99210. Bus. Agt.: Kevin Ford, [email protected]; Bus. Rep.: Local Secretaries Davis. Pat Devereau (509-999-5073) (Fax: 208-623-6496). and Business Agents SM 488 PACIFIC NORTHWEST-Linda Bloom, financial@ UTAH iatse488.com; 5105 SW 45th Avenue, Suite 204, Portland, OR S 099 STATE OF UTAH/BOISE/NAMPA/CALDWELL/ 97221. (503-232-1523) (Fax: 503-232-9552) Bus. Agt.: (Oregon) of the Special TWIN FALL/SUN VALLEY, IDAHO-Melody Oliver, 526 Charles A. Carlsen, [email protected]; (Washington) Robert West 800 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. (801-359-0513) (Fax: Riggs, [email protected]. Department Locals 801-532-6227) Bus. Agt.: Murray Ennenga. TBR&SE 793 PACIFIC NORTHWEST-Dave Bishop, P.O. (Unless otherwise specified, street address or post office box number EE 838 SALT LAKE CITY, UT/SOUTHERN IDAHO-Nancy Box 94282, Seattle, WA., 98124. (877-680-4853). Bus. Agt.: Todd listed is in city shown in bold-face type after local number.) Trouse, 230 West 200 South, Suite 2220, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Gordon. Reference Letters: (801-320-0701) (Fax: 801-320-0705) Bus. Agt.: Nancy Trouse. TWU 887 SEATTLE-Rita M. Brown, [email protected]; AAE Amusement Area Employees 2800 1st Avenue, #229, Seattle, 98121. (206-443-9354) (Fax: AE Arena Employees VERMONT 206-448-5325) Bus. Agt.: Delia Mulholland, [email protected]. AFE Arena Facility Employees SM 481 NEW ENGLAND AREA-James MacDonald, iat- [email protected]; 10 Tower Office Park, Suite 218, Woburn, WEST VIRGINIA AMTS Admissions, Mutual Ticket Sellers MA 01801. (781-376-0074) (Fax: 781-376-0078) Bus. Agt.: Chris M 064 WHEELING, WV/STEUBENVILLE, OH-Tony As- BPTS Ball Park Ticket Sellers O’Donnell, [email protected]. saro, P.O. Box 292, Wheeling, WV 26003-0041. Bus. Agt.: Frank MT Mail Telephone Order Clerks S 919 BURLINGTON, VT/HANOVER/LEBANON, NH- Scarnechia (304-639-2516) (Fax: 304-242-6134). T Theatre Employees -Special Departments Leslie Day, P.O. Box 951, Burlington, VT 05402-0951 (802-865- S 271 CHARLESTON-Craig Colhoun, P.O. Box 75323, Charles- 0570). Bus. Agt.: Craig Mowery (802-355-4541). ton, 25375. (304-561-7910) (Fax: 304-357-7556). Bus. Agt.: TSA Ticket Sales Agents Brock Comer. VIRGINIA M 369 HUNTINGTON, WV/ASHLAND, KY/IRONTON, CALIFORNIA S 022 NORTHERN VIRGINIA/WASHINGTON DC OH-Judy M. Chapman, P.O. Box 192, Huntington, WV 25705. Bus. T B18 SAN FRANCISCO-Christine Costello, 965 Mis- SUBURBS, MD/WASHINGTON, DC-John Page, 1810 Agt.: Chestle St. Clair (304-733-0880). sion St., Suite 207, San Francisco, 94103. (415-974-0860) (Fax: Hamlin Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018. (202-269-0212) (Fax: M 578 NORTH CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA-R.A. Neth- 415-974-0852) Bus. Agt.: Christine Costello. 202-635-0192) Bus. Agt.: John Brasseux. ken, [email protected], P.O. Box 293, Morgantown, WV T B32 SAN JOSE-SANTA CLARA COUNTY-Carol Jossi, M 055 ROANOKE/SALEM/DANVILLE/LYNCHBURG/ 26507. Bus. Agt.: William Delbridge, [email protected], P.O. Box 2832, Santa Clara, 95055. Bus. Agt.: Nancy Williams. BLACKSBURG/RADFORD/ STAUNTON-Russell Prusak, (703-868-3154). T B66 SACRAMENTO-Doris Goodwin, doris.goodwin@att. P.O. Box 12424, Roanoke, 24025. (540-362-5164) (Fax: 540-853- M 591 WINCHESTER, VA/HAGERSTOWN, MD/ 5845). Bus. Agt.: James A. Nelson (540-353-1013). net; P.O. Box 19063, Sacramento, 95819. (916-927-5141) Bus. FREDERICK, MD/WAYNESBORO, PA/MARTINS- Agt.: Richard Allen, [email protected]. S 087 RICHMOND/PETERSBURG/CHARLOTTES- BURG, WV-Michael E. Clem, 10300 Moxley Road, Damascus, VILLE/EMPORIA-Robert D. Walton, P.O. Box 100, Sandston MD 20872. (301-651-0150). Bus. Agt.: John Nichols. AAE B192 HOLLYWOOD-Adam Fanshier, adamfanshier@ 23150. Bus. Agt.: John Fulwider (804-564-6698) (Fax: 804-746- b192iatse.org; 10999 Riverside Dr., #301, N. Hollywood, 91602. 1601). (818-509-9192) (Fax: 818-509-9873). Bus. Agt.: Matthew Nelson, WISCONSIN [email protected]. M 264 NEWPORT NEWS/HAMPTON/WILLIAMS- S 018 MILWAUKEE/WAUKESHA-James Luljak, 230 W. CALIFORNIA SPECIAL BRANCH-Michael Miller, Jr., 10045 BURG-Dawn Nicely-Hicks, P.O. Box 7467, Hampton, 23666. Wells St., Ste. 405, Milwaukee, 53203. (414-272-3540) (Fax: (757-838-9045) (Fax: 757-838-1066). Bus. Agt.: Dorian Nicely. Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake, 91602. (818-980-3499) (Fax: 818- 414-272-3592) Bus. Agt.: Peter Misko. 980-3496). S 285 NORFOLK/CHESAPEAKE/PORTSMOUTH/VIR- M 141 LaCROSSE-Trygve Zielke, [email protected]; N 2528 GINIA BEACH-Cristina Evans, 5307 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Baker Road, La Crosse, 54601. (608-787-7667) (Fax: 608-787- CANADA Suite 128, Norfolk, 23502. Bus. Agt.: Dale Lee Evans (757-237- 0610) Bus. Agt.: William Timm. 5058). T B173 TORONTO/HAMILTON-Marika Csotar, 2368-A M 251 MADISON/COLUMBIA/SAUK COUNTY-Justina Munns Ave., Oakville, Ontario L6H 6G9 (647-309-2024). Bus. SM&BT 487 MID-ATLANTIC AREA-Carol Everson, 2031 Vickerman, [email protected]; 1602 South Park Street, Clipper Park Road, Suite 105, Baltimore, MD 21211 (410-685- Agt.: Chastity Brooker, [email protected], 165 Queen St., #224, Madison, 53715. (608-616-0251) (Fax: 608-251-6023) South, Apt. 707, Hamilton, ON L8P 4R3. 4141) (Fax: 410-843-3863) Bus. Agt.: David O’Ferrall. Bus. Agt.: Chris Gauthier, [email protected]. M 591 WINCHESTER, VA/HAGERSTOWN, MD/ T B848 GLACE BAY, NS-David Bailey, 28 Norwood Street, M 470 OSHKOSH/FOND DU LAC/GREEN BAY/WIS- Glace Bay, NS, B1A 3M5. (902-849-4957) Bus. Agt.: Patricia Pace, FREDERICK, MD/WAYNESBORO, PA/MARTINS- CONSIN RAPIDS/ MARSHFIELD/ WAUSAU-Richard 26 Pitt St., Glace Bay, NS, B1A 2B7. BURG, WV-Michael E. Clem, 10300 Moxley Road, Damascus, Comfort, [email protected]; P.O. Box 2421, Oshkosh, 54912. MD 20872. (301-651-0150). Bus. Agt.: John Nichols. (866-426-4707) Bus. Agt.: Stephen Dedow, [email protected]. T B898 ST. JOHN’S, NL-Todd Leawood, P.O. Box 947, Mt. Pearl, NL, A1N 2X3. (709-745-8653) (Fax: 709-745-7374) Bus. M 699 BRISTOL, VA/JOHNSON CITY/KINGSPORT, TWU 777 MILWAUKEE-William Balfanz, 3619 N. 86th Agt.: Todd Leawood. TN-Joseph Washburn, P.O. Box 442, Unicoi, TN 37692. (423-741- Street, Milwaukee, 53222-2816. (414-462-6214). Bus. Agt.: Bev- 7434) Bus. Agt.: Shelby Gene Coffey (423-741-8353). erly Jaeger, W346 N5708 North Lake Drive, Oconomowoc, 53066 T B906 CHARLOTTETOWN, PE-Larry Arbing, 145 (262-567-1863) (Fax: 262-567-1863). Richmond St./Conf Ctr Arts, Charlottetown, PE, CIA 1J1. WASHINGTON (902-628-1864) (Fax: 902-566-4648). S 015 SEATTLE/EVERETT/OLYMPIA/ANACORTES/ WYOMING MARYSVILLE/TACOMA/ BREMERTON/ BELLING- S 229 FORT COLLINS, CO./CHEYENNE/LARAMIE, COLORADO HAM/MT. VERNON/SEDRO WOOLEY/PORT AN- WY.-Dan Schoonover, [email protected]; P.O. Box 677, Fort T B7 DENVER-Jan Miller, 1475 Curtis St., Denver, 80202. (303- GELES/ BURLINGTON/ CONCRETE/ STANWOOD/ Collins, 80522. Bus. Agt.: David Denman, [email protected], (970- 534-2423) (Fax: 303-534-0216). Bus. Agt.: William A. Harris, Jr., LONGVIEW-Noel Clayton, [email protected], 2800 1st 226-2292) (Fax: 970-490-2292). [email protected].

Third Quarter 2011 97 48091. (586-481-3479) (Fax: 586-754-6883). Bus. Agt.: John T B38 CINCINNATI-Jay Brewer, 252 Stokesay St., Ludlow, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Nesbitt. KY 41016. (859-291-3393) Bus. Agt.: Thom Brannock. TSA B868 WASHINGTON-Vevica Tobias, 2500 Virginia Ave., T B148 AKRON-Tracey Sommer, 345 South Avenue, Tall- N.W., #308, Washington, 20037. (202-416-8521) Bus. Agt.: An- MINNESOTA madge, 44278 (330-634-0884) Bus. Agt.: Omar Banks. tonio Bullock. T B26 MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-International Officer-in- AMTS B754 CINCINNATI-Karla Lang, 3739 Fallen Tree Way, Charge: Timothy Magee, 900 Pallister Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 Amelia, 45254. (513-373-7297) Bus. Agt.: Robert Fields. FLORIDA (313-870-9570) (Fax: 313-870-9580). AE AE938 JACKSONVILLE-Charles Bennett, 1000 Water OREGON Street, Jacksonville, 32204 (904-879-7539) Bus. Agt.: David MISSOURI T B20 PORTLAND-Twila Willson, iatseb20recording- Moore. T B2 ST. LOUIS-Robert Horan, [email protected]; 1611 S. [email protected]; 4949 S.E. 26th Ave., Portland, 97202. Broadway, Suite 108, St. Louis, 63104 (314-647-6458). Bus. Agt.: (503-230-1138) (Fax: 503-230-7044) Bus. Agt.: Bambi Ooley, ILLINOIS Robert Young, 2647 Meadowlane Drive, Granite City, IL 62040. (314-503-3706). [email protected], (503-230-1138). T B46 CHICAGO, IL/MILWAUKEE, WI-Steve Altman, 216 S. Jefferson Street, Suite 203, Chicago, 60661. (312-454-1110) PENNSYLVANIA (Fax: 312-454-6110) Bus. Agt.: Anthony M. Spano. NEW YORK T B90 ROCHESTER-Rick Welch, 100 Lakecrest Avenue, T B29 PHILADELPHIA-Antoinette Enoch, iatse_b29@ INDIANA Rochester, 14612. (585-415-8585) (Fax: 585-442-7663) Bus. yahoo.com; P.O. Box 54508, Philadelphia, PA 19148. (215-510- Agt.: Mike Povio. 5949). Bus. Agt.: Myra Pettigrew, [email protected]. T B194 INDIANAPOLIS-Stephen P. Blair, P.O. Box 7055, MT B751 NEW YORK-Katherine Lowell, P.O. Box 20561, New Greenwood, 46142. (317-507-0717) (Fax: 317-888-5252) Bus. TEXAS Agt.: Stephen Blair. York, 10129. (212-239-6226) (Fax: 212-239-5801) Bus. Agt.: Cur- tis Bunche. T B184 HOUSTON-Helen Gonzalez, 3030 North Freeway, MASSACHUSETTS BPTS F72 NEW YORK-Michael A. Byrnes, 15 Mill Road, South Houston, 77009 (713-697-3999) (Fax: 713-697-0222). Bus. Agt.: Farmingdale, 11735 (516-658-1384) (Fax: 516-454-0188). Bus. Denise Fabry. T B4 BOSTON-Florence Lewis, P.O. Box 120277, Lafayette Agt.: Michael A. Byrnes. Station, Boston, 02112. (617-328-4128)(Fax: 617-868-8194) Bus. Agt.: Beverly McCormack. AFE AE936 ALBANY-Cory Straker, 51 South Pearl Street, WISCONSIN Albany, 12207. (518-487-2267) (Fax: 518-487-2013) Bus. Agt.: T B46 CHICAGO, IL/MILWAUKEE, WI-Steve Altman, 216 AFE B935 WORCESTER-Mike McKenzie, 24 Toria Heights Thomas Mink. S. Jefferson Street, Suite 203, Chicago, 60661. (312-454-1110) Road, Oxford, 01540 (508-943-3626). Bus. Agt.: Ivar Carlson (Fax: 312-454-6110) Bus. Agt.: Anthony M. Spano. (508-248-0845). OHIO T B27 CLEVELAND-Patrick Duffy, 1422 Euclid Avenue, Suite MICHIGAN 721, Cleveland, 44115-1902. (216-621-9537) (Fax: 216-621-3518) T B179 DETROIT-Frances Hemler, 26803 Warner, Warren, Bus. Agt.: Toni Burns.

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District No. 1 (Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington & Alaska)-Delia District No. 8 (Michigan, Indiana, Ohio & Kentucky)-Rick Madison, 119 West Mulholland, 2800 First Avenue, Suite 229, Seattle, WA 98121 (206-478-8877) Web site: Breckinridge Street, Louisville, KY 40203 (502-587-7936) (Fax: 502-587-3422). Email: ia- www.districtone.com; Email: [email protected]. [email protected]. District No. 2 (California, Nevada, Arizona & Hawaii)-Ed Brown, 10061 Riv- erside Drive, Suite 825, Toluca Lake, CA 91602. (818-303-4351) Web site: www.iadistrict2. District No. 9 (Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, North org; Email: [email protected]. Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska & Kansas)-Ira Alper, P.O. Box 762, Rosemont, District No. 3 (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, IL 60018 (847-778-0809) (Fax: 888-799-9973). Rhode Island & Connecticut)-James E. Flanders, 152 Old Colony Avenue, Box 25, South Boston, MA 02127. (617-268-5595) (Fax: 617-269-6252). Email: jflanders@iatse11. District No. 10 (New York, New Jersey)-John K. Hill, 171 East Side Drive, org. Ballston Lake, NY 12019 (518-399-2085) (Fax: 518-384-1817). Email: [email protected]. District No. 4 (Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Vir- District No. 11 (Ontario, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, ginia and District of Columbia)-John Page, 1810 Hamlin Street, NE, Washington, New Brunswick & Newfoundland)-Cheryl Batulis, 2 Neilor Crescent, Toronto, ON D.C. 20018-2459. (301-943-2908) (Fax: 202-635-0192) Email: [email protected]. M9C 1K4 (416-622-8555) (Fax: 416-620-5041) Email: [email protected]. District No. 5 (Wyoming, Colorado, Utah & New Mexico)-Susan N. Jones, 8159 Ventana Azul Ave., NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114. (505-280-1517). Email: esjonz35@ District No. 12 (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta & British Columbia)- gmail.com. Barny Haines, 175 McDermot Avenue, 2nd Floor, Winnipeg, MB R3B OS1 (204-943-4634) District No. 6 (Texas, Oklahoma & Arkansas)-Stuart Hale, 4821 Elsby, Dallas, (Fax: 204-943-8394). Email: [email protected]. TX 75209. (214-352-2046) (Fax: 214-747-4792). District No. 14 (Florida, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)-Kimberly Bowles, District No. 7 (Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina. South Carolina, Mississippi & Louisiana)-Andrew Oyaas, P.O. Box 472, Tuckasegee, NC 5385 Conroy Road, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32811 (407-422-2747) (Fax: 407-843-9170) 28783 (828-421-8123) (Fax: 828-293-1140). Email: [email protected]. Email: [email protected]; Web site: www.IATSEDistrict14.org.

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