The Cine Technician (1953-1956)

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140 CINE TECHNICIAN September 1956 General Council in Session T.U.C. AND SUEZ SUEZ: The General Council, meeting on the night of the emergency recall of Parliament, supported the T.U.C's policy over the Suez canal and called for settlement of the question along the lines of the United Nations Charter; the resolution, moved on behalf of thirty four members of Rank Screen Services who had signed a petition in similar terms, arose from the discussion of A.C.T.T.'s delegates to the T.U.C. (See pages 131 and 132), and was carried without dissent. Also arising from the T.U.C. report, it was agreed to write to the T.U.C, urging that steps be taken to prevent resolutions towards the end of the agenda being rushed through without adequate discussion — as had happened to our two resolutions. 'BUNNY" GARNER: The 21st anniversary of "Bunny" Garner joining our staff was marked by a testimonial gift. SEVENTEEN FOREIGN TECHNICIANS were reported to be working in British studios, all but two of them Americans. In addition, the Council considered as an emergency item the American technicians for four further productions; in regard to Island in the Sun, a British quota film, the Ministry of Labour had not given A.C.T.T. time to discuss the application and had granted permits fc, both a foreign producer and director; the Council protested vigorously at this and resolved that, if sufficient time was not given to consider such applications in future, members would be asked to refuse to work on the production concerned . The whole problem of foreign technicians will be discussed by the Feature Producers' Directors' Section and the Legislation Committee, and A.C.T.T.'s views made widely known by means of publicity. The Minister of Labour will be asked to receive a deputation. KKDIMUMV AT ASSO CIATED REDIFFUSION: A detailed report of the negotiations and settlement was received from Harry Middlcton (see page 139), who added that the final figures of redundancies were 198, including some 80 of our members. The report paid particular tribute to the local Shop Stewards, who had been willing to meet at all times, including a series of very late evenings, in an attempt to get satisfaction for the members. The Council received a resolution from A/R Film Section, urging that they be employed under the terms and conditions of the B.F.P.A. agreement retrospective to July 16th; this was agreed, and the negotiators were urged to press for the retention of the pension scheme, which the company wanted to drop as a condition of agreeing to the B.F.P.A. agreement. HUMPHRIES LABS DISPUTE: A letter was received from the F.L.A. on the dispute with Humphries Laboratories in connection with the Tuesday to Saturday shift for two members of the Chemical Department. It was agreed to suggest to the company that the best way to resolve the matter would be to revert to the previous policy of voluntary Saturday overtime where essential. TWICKENHAM STUDIOS: The Management refused to accept our interpretation of payment of the daily rate on Saturday, that is, time and one-half on the daily rate. They offered to take the matter to conciliation at B.F.P.A. level. The Executive decided to draw to the attention of members that it was Union policy that they should not agree to work on Saturdays unless the proper rate was agreed beforehand. KODAK: Following consideration of the joint report from the General Secretary and Ken Roberts on suitable steps to be taken in order to further progress at Kodak, broad approval was given to the recommendations made. Specifically it was agreed to make a start by preparing details of the most suitable department, for whom Trade Union rates and conditions would be demanded; at the next suitable Kodak exhibition leaflets on our case for T.U. recognition would be distributed to the public. JOINT T.U. FILM POLICY: A letter was received from the E.T.U., giving the text of a resolution, unanimously carried at their recent annual policy conference; after noting the continued disposal of British studios, the resolution deplored that more than 70 of films shown here were foreign, " in spite of the unquestioned ability of British artistes and technicians to make films of hish entertainment value." The E.T.U. conference called for nationalisation, and, in the meantime, called for the immediate restoration of Renters' Quota. The E.T.U. further inquired if we would co-operate in a Conference to initiate a campaign for the industry, and A.C.T.T. agreed to welcome a Conference based on the joint T.U. document, but that it should not go outside that document's policies. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE: Frank Fuller and Ralph Bond met {Continued on page 141) Camera Hire NEWMAN SINCLAIR— Mirror Shutter, Cooke Lenses and 24mm. Angineux Wide Angle. (Available fully adapted for CINEMASCOPE if required). NEWMAN SINCLAIR— Model 'G'. Cooke Lenses, Single Frame Exposure and electric motor drive if required. Kingston Tubular Tripods. LOCATION CAMERA DOLLYS Metal cor struction, pneumatic tyres, drop-down jacks, lightweight tracks, etc. S.W.SAMUELSON FINchley 1595