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 1399 Mr. McCann. He is reading from testimony previously received. Mr. HuTCHESON (reading) : Vice President Hntcheson reiterated his contention made in previous dis- cussion that he was not siven an opportunity to appear before the committee. Vice President Birthright stated that in his opinion if this motion is passed without the amendment it voids the decision of the committee. He stated that the committee in rendering that decision out there did not interfere with the jurisdiction of any intornational union. After some further discussion Vice President Hutcheson stated if the committee would give to the council a clari- fication of its intent as set forth in the decision, he would consider withdrawal of his motion. Secretary Meany called attention to the fact that on March 14, Chairman Knight of the committee wrote to the business agent of the electrical workers clarifying tlie dtcision on the question of running repairs. Vice President Knight suggested that the matter be laid over, and the com- mittee will get together and see what they can do about it. It was agreed that that course lie followed. It does not show what date this is, Mr. Chairman, but I guess that is immaterial. It is the committee of the council. The committee of the executive council presented its clarification of its Hollywood jurisdictional decision as follows: Chicago, III., August 16, 1946. Pursuant to instructions handed down by the executive council at its session held on August 14, 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 following directive dated December 26, 1945, and reaffirmed its previous decision. The committee took cognizance of the allega- tions contained in a report submitted to President Green by Organizer Daniel Flanagan under date of August 9, 1946. According to a brief embodied therein, the Studio Carjienters" Local 946, U. B. C. and .1. of A. alleges that certain violations have taken place whereby the carpenters' jurisdiction set forth in the directive has been encroached upon. Therefore, your committee reiterates and emphasize that the work division set forth in the directive shall be adhered to by all parties concerned. Tliat division reads ; "The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, the committee rules that the division of work agreement entered into between the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, and Moving Picture Operators of the United States and Canada on February 5, 1925. and known as the '26 agreement, be ■ placed in full force and effect immediately. Division of work by United Brother- hood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, section 1, all trim and millwork on sets and stages. All millwork and carpenter work in connection with the studios." Mr. Chairman, that is just a repetition of the '26 directive: Under no circumstances did the decision intend to grant over trim and millwork on sets and stages to workmen other than members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. The committee's intention is clearly set forth in section 1: .Jurisdiction over the erection of sets on stages was awai'ded to the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Operators of the United States and Canada, under provisions of section 8, which specifically includes trim and millwork on sets and stages. Sections 2 to 5, inclusive, recognize the rightful jurisdiction of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America on all millwork and car- penter work in connection with studios. All work in carpenter shops. In view of the alleged violation, the committee hereby directs that all partici- igants in the Hollywood motion-picture studios strictly adhere to the provisions of the directive iianded down Decern) er 2('. 194."). (Signed) Knight, Biethbight, Dohebtt. At the conclusion of the reading of the report, Vice President Hutcheson stated that he appreciated the efforts of the committee, but he stated they made reference to the '25 agreement.