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 1401 I better read this to keep it clarified, but it is a repetition: The committee took cognizance of tlie allegations contained in a reiwrt svab- mitted to Tresident Green by Organizer Flanagan under date of August 9, 1946. Acconling to the brief embodied therein, Studio Local 946 U. B. C. and J. of A. has alleged certain violations have taken place where the Carpenters jurisdiction set forth in the directive has been encroached upon. Jurisdiction over the erection of sets and 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 millwork on such sets and stages. The word "erection" is construed to mean assemblage of such sets and stages or locations. It is to be clearly under- stood that the committee recognizes jurisdiction over construction work in such sets as coming within the purview of the United Brotherhood of Cai-penters and Joiners of America. 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, all perma- nent construction, and all construction work on exterior sets. In view of the alleged violations, the committee hereby directs that all participating in the Hollywood moving picture studio disputes strictly adhere to the provisions of the directive. Signed by the three committeemen, Mr. Owens. Mr. Hntcheson, they say "directive." Is there any date placed on there ? Do they show a date ? Mr. HuTCHESON. Of what I have just read ? Mr. OwExs. When they say "adhere to the provisions of the direc- tive."' do they say wliat directive? ^[r. HuTciiEsox. No. What I just read was under date of August 16, 1946. Mr. Owens. That last sentence is very material. Mr, HuTCPiEsox, Congressman Owens, if you will permit me, this is a discussion that took place in reference to the confusion prior to the action of the executive council, instructing the committee to write a clarification of their directive of December 26,1945. Mr, Owex^s. Then when they say "directive." they mean the direc- tive of December 26,1945 ? Mr. HuTCHESOX'. I take it for granted that is what they are refer- ring to: that is right? In other words, all through their discussion they refer to the action of December 26,1945, as the directive, Mr. Kearx^s, The hearing will stand adjourned until 1: 30 p. m, (Whereupon, at 11: 50, a recess was taken until 1: 30 p. m. of the same da}'.) AFTEENOON SESSION (The subcommittee reconvened at 1: 30 p. m.) ]VIr. Kearxs. Please come to order. Mr. Hutcheson will again take the stand. TESTIMONY OF WILLIAM L. HUTCHESON—Continued Mr. Ke.vrxs. You may continue where you left off, Mr. Hutcheson, if you so desire. I want to make it clear that during the rest of the testimony this afternoon we will refrain from interruptions. Everybody will have an opportunity to get in his side of the story later, but we would rather let Mi-. Hutcheson continue and get his full statement in.