Jurisdictional disputes in the motion-picture Industry : hearings before a special subcommittee of the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives, Eightieth Congress, first-session, pursuant to H. Res. 111 (1948)

MOTION-PICTURE JURISDICTIONAL DISPUTES 33 Furthermore, you will note that they specifically refer to the Brotherhood of Carpenters having jurisdiction over all carpenter work. This was accepted by the executive council, and there will be sent, either through the secretary's office, or the president's office of the federation, a copy of this communication to all producers and to the trades employed in the studios. I trust that the producers will accept this interpretation, as well as future interpretations, and see that same is observed. With kindest regards, I am, Very truly yours, (S) William Hutcheson, General President. Now, in regard to that phase of the letter which I have just read, referring to copies of this being sent to all the studios, could you tell us, Mr. Kahane, whether that was done ? Mr. Kahx\ne. I have a general impression that the letter was received, but I am not sure of it, sir. Mr. McCann. You don't know whether that went to all the studios or not ? Mr. Kahane. I am not sure. Mr. McCann. We will proceed and read the document in question. Chicago, III., August 16, 19-'i6. Pursuant to instructions handed down by the executive council at its session held on August 15, 1946, the Hollywood jurisdictional committee reviewed the work division applicable to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America as set forth in the committee's decision dated December 26, 1945, and reaffirmed its previous decision. The committee took cognizance of the allegations contained in a report submitted to President Green by Organizer Daniel G. Flanagan under date of August 9, 1946. According to a brief embodied therein. Studio Carpenters Local 946, U. B. of C. & J. of A., alleges that certain violations have taken place whereby the carpenters' jurisdiction set forth in the directive has been encroached upon. Jurisdiction over the erection of sets on stages was awarded to the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Operators of the United States and Canada under the provisions set forth in section 8 of the decision which specifically excluded trim and mill work on said sets and stages. The word "erection" is construed to mean assemblage of such sets on stages or locations. It is to be clearly understood that the committee recognize the jurisdiction over construction work on such sets as coming within the purview of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners jurisdiction. Sections 2 to 5, inclusive, recognized the rightful jurisdiction of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America on all mill work and carpenter work in connection with studios, all work in carpenter shops, all permanent construction and all construction work on exterior sets. In view of the alleged violations, the committee hereby directs that all participants in the Hollywood motion picture studio dispute strictly adhere to the provisions of the directive handed down on December 26, 1945. Felix Knight. W. C. Birthright. W. C. DOHEETY. Could you tell me, sir, who Daniel V. Flanagan is ? Mr. Kahane. I never met the gentleman, but I understand that he was sent here by Mr. Hutcheson or by the executive council of the American Federation of Labor to conduct an investigation in the Hollywood studio jurisdictional strike, so far as it concerns the carpenters and the lATSE set erectors. Mr. McCann. I wonder if you could ascertain from anyone present where Mr. Flanagan came from — Daniel V. Flanagan ( Mr. Pestana. I think I can give you that information. Mr. McCann. Give your name, please. 67383—48 — vol. 1 4