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my_window_seatLooks like the art world is experiencing rumblings in every direction. The tv writers went on strike - and now, so have the live theatre stage hands.
I know there are more important things going on in the world these days, but this is my little corner of the world, and I wonder what all of this means in context. I don't really have a lot of time to think about it at the moment, but -
The times, they are a changing, Brothers and Sisters.
From a post intheatretechies
local one strike
November 10, 2007
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Our latest attempt to reach a new agreement with The League of American Theatres and Producers was once again unsuccessful.
Pursuant to the strike requirements and provisions of the I.A. Constitution, International President Thomas C. Short has granted strike authority to Local One in our efforts to protect and defend our Union. Additionally, The Executive Board of Local One has unanimously agreed to exercise a strike, as previously authorized at our membership strike vote meeting held on Sunday October 21, 2007.
Last night at 7:00 p.m., I was directed by President Short through the I.A. office to exercise a strike at 10:00 this morning. Therefore, I am providing this as a formal and official notice that Local One of The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees is hereby ON STRIKE against all Theatres governed under the expired collective bargaining agreements of the Shubert, Jujamcyn and Nederlander organizations effective today November 10, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.
As of 10:00 a.m. today , all Local One represented stage employees are directed to stop all work and no longer provide any services whatsoever until and unless authorized by the Local One office. All Local One members should proceed as previously outlined and log onto the Local One website or contact the hotline with further instructions as we exercise our legal rights.
Respectfully and Fraternally,
James J. Claffey, Jr.
President
Local One, I.A.T.S.E.
We are LOCAL ONE
The stagehands who work behind the scenes
for all the shows on Broadway
WE TRULY REGRET THAT THERE IS NO SHOW.
Theatre owners and producers are demanding a 38 % cut in our jobs and wages. They have built a $20 million fund to be used against us from the sale of theatre tickets to the public.
Broadway is a billion dollar a year industry and has never been more profitable than now.
Cuts in our jobs and wages will never result in a cut in ticket prices to benefit the public, but only an increase in the profits for producers.
Unlike the producers, we are not fighting for our second or third homes; we are fighting to keep the one that we have.
We ask for your understanding in our efforts to defend ourselves and protect our families.
Sincerely,
The Brothers and Sisters of LOCAL ONE, I.A.T.S.E.
President Claffey Ordering the One Day Removal of the Marriott Marquis Theatre Picket Line
November 11, 2007
Dear Brothers and Sisters of Actor’s Equity, Musicians Local 802, Operating Engineers Local 30, Teamsters Local 817, ATPAM, Local 306, Local 751, Local 764, Local 798, Local 829 and Local 32BJ:
Local One has just been made aware that a fund raiser for mentally challenged children was scheduled for tomorrow, November 12, 2007 in the Marriott Marquis Theatre. I have been contacted by that Organization, while The Nederlander Organization failed to ever do so.
Please be advised that I am removing the picket line at the Marriott Marquis Theatre so that this worthy event can carry on for the benefit of these children. After the load-out of the event, the picket line will resume along with all others.
In addition, Local One refuses to work under the expired collective bargaining agreement that we are exercising our legal rights against. We will work the event free of charge for the benefit of this Organization.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I again thank all the Unions for their support and understanding.
Respectfully and Fraternally,
James J. Claffey, Jr.
President
Local One, I.A.T.S.E.
all text taken from www.iatselocalone.org
Further and slightly more personal commentary can be found at the blogs of One NYC StageHand and The Humble Nailbanger.
I know there are more important things going on in the world these days, but this is my little corner of the world, and I wonder what all of this means in context. I don't really have a lot of time to think about it at the moment, but -
The times, they are a changing, Brothers and Sisters.
From a post in
theatretechieslocal one strike
November 10, 2007
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Our latest attempt to reach a new agreement with The League of American Theatres and Producers was once again unsuccessful.
Pursuant to the strike requirements and provisions of the I.A. Constitution, International President Thomas C. Short has granted strike authority to Local One in our efforts to protect and defend our Union. Additionally, The Executive Board of Local One has unanimously agreed to exercise a strike, as previously authorized at our membership strike vote meeting held on Sunday October 21, 2007.
Last night at 7:00 p.m., I was directed by President Short through the I.A. office to exercise a strike at 10:00 this morning. Therefore, I am providing this as a formal and official notice that Local One of The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees is hereby ON STRIKE against all Theatres governed under the expired collective bargaining agreements of the Shubert, Jujamcyn and Nederlander organizations effective today November 10, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.
As of 10:00 a.m. today , all Local One represented stage employees are directed to stop all work and no longer provide any services whatsoever until and unless authorized by the Local One office. All Local One members should proceed as previously outlined and log onto the Local One website or contact the hotline with further instructions as we exercise our legal rights.
Respectfully and Fraternally,
James J. Claffey, Jr.
President
Local One, I.A.T.S.E.
We are LOCAL ONE
The stagehands who work behind the scenes
for all the shows on Broadway
WE TRULY REGRET THAT THERE IS NO SHOW.
Theatre owners and producers are demanding a 38 % cut in our jobs and wages. They have built a $20 million fund to be used against us from the sale of theatre tickets to the public.
Broadway is a billion dollar a year industry and has never been more profitable than now.
Cuts in our jobs and wages will never result in a cut in ticket prices to benefit the public, but only an increase in the profits for producers.
Unlike the producers, we are not fighting for our second or third homes; we are fighting to keep the one that we have.
We ask for your understanding in our efforts to defend ourselves and protect our families.
Sincerely,
The Brothers and Sisters of LOCAL ONE, I.A.T.S.E.
President Claffey Ordering the One Day Removal of the Marriott Marquis Theatre Picket Line
November 11, 2007
Dear Brothers and Sisters of Actor’s Equity, Musicians Local 802, Operating Engineers Local 30, Teamsters Local 817, ATPAM, Local 306, Local 751, Local 764, Local 798, Local 829 and Local 32BJ:
Local One has just been made aware that a fund raiser for mentally challenged children was scheduled for tomorrow, November 12, 2007 in the Marriott Marquis Theatre. I have been contacted by that Organization, while The Nederlander Organization failed to ever do so.
Please be advised that I am removing the picket line at the Marriott Marquis Theatre so that this worthy event can carry on for the benefit of these children. After the load-out of the event, the picket line will resume along with all others.
In addition, Local One refuses to work under the expired collective bargaining agreement that we are exercising our legal rights against. We will work the event free of charge for the benefit of this Organization.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I again thank all the Unions for their support and understanding.
Respectfully and Fraternally,
James J. Claffey, Jr.
President
Local One, I.A.T.S.E.
all text taken from www.iatselocalone.org
Further and slightly more personal commentary can be found at the blogs of One NYC StageHand and The Humble Nailbanger.
