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)

1354 MOTION-PICTURE JURISDICTIONAL DISPUTES Vice President Hntcbeson stated the wording of the committee's memoraudvuu can be interpreted in such a way as to cause confusion. He stated in biiilding- trades language the word "erection" is used in connection with tbe building of a building. He stated the committee as he sees it has tried to clarify that and say the carpenters have all mill and trim work. He stated the trim on an ordinary building is made in a mill. He stated the carpenters contend that the TATSE members of the mechanics union are doing carpenter work as he read in the telegram from the carpenters' representative in Hollywood this morning. Vice President Hutcheson stated the carpeiiters produce what is I'eferred to as a "set" which is used in a picture, then removed and stored foi- future use, and' if it can be used again in the same way the carpenters are making no claims for that, but from tbe telegram read this morning from the carpenters' business representative in the lATSE claims the connnittee decision gave them the erec- tion of sets on the stage. President Green stated he understands that Chairman Kniglit lias said that the committee intend to say the carpenters build the sets and deliver tbem to the stage, and then the members of tbe lATSE set them up. Vice President Hutcheson stated that he has said over and over again the carpenters claim this work when the sets are built on the stage. He contended that the word "erection" is going to cai;se confusion. Vice President Hutcheson contended tbe committee used the word "erection" as to mean the assembling of sets on stages and locations. He stated if tliey can add two words to that it would clarify it by adding "already built." He- stated then that would be a clarification. Vice President Doberty stated he would vote "no" to this addition. Vice President Birthright stated he thought the committee covered it in the best way they could. Vice President Knight contended that is what the committee has said. Vice President Hutcheson denied that the conmiittee had done so. Vice President Hutcheson referred next to the last two pai-agraplis of the- clarification report and asked the committee if it is 'lie connnittee's interpret.ition or finding as giving to the carpenters all ciirpenter work. Vice President Knight stated the committee says so there. Vice President Hutcheson stated if that means all carpentei- work, that is O. K. It was regularly moved by Vice President Lewis that the interpi-etation be- placed in the records of the council, and the council thank the committee and President Hutcheson for the abatement of this controversy. Carried. Vice President Hutcheson expressed the opinion that the producers should get a copy of this interpretation. Vice President Lewis pointed out that it becomes the official rec(trd. Vice President Knight stated tliat Vice President Hut'-heson brought this im here and now it is a matter of record of the council, and he stated he thought the Secretary of the Federation should send sufficient copies out to Hollywood to everybody concerned. The chair ruled that the motion offered by Vice President Lewis will be- recorded in tbe minutes as a substitute for the motions that were pending. Mr. Kearns. Mr. Brown, at tlii.s time you may send your other associates to the stand as you wish to have them appear. Will you identify the witness, Mr. McCann ? TESTIMONY OF D. T. WAYNE, BUSINESS EEPRESENTATIVE, CINEMA LODGE NO. 1185, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS— Recalled Mr. McCann. Will you please state your name, your address, aiid your telephone number ? Mr. Wayne. D. T. Wavne. 9122 Crenshaw Boulevard, Inglewood, Calif. Mr. McCann. Give the official position which you occupy in a union. Mr. Wayne. Business representative, Cinema Lodge 1185, Inter- national Association of Machinists.