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 2321 IMr. Silberberg asked, "Shall we meet with the uuioiis, and, if so, what shall we discuss with them?" Mr. Hopkins stated he thought : 1. It is no time to call in the unions now. 2. A small committee sl\ould talk to the unions (at the proper time). 3. Representatives from General Hershey's office should go over our plans as soon as formulated. 4. Labor leaders (Carothers, Sorrell, Cooper) should be contacted prior to general discussion with the union business agents. There are certain questions that should be asked of unions before we can finally complete our program. As, for instance, union status of returning servicemen who were working on permits at time of joining the forces. It was agreed that the managers would prepare and forward to this office a list of questions to be asked the unions. ]\Iemo of :\Ieeting of Studio Executives and Laboe Relations IManageks Held IN BoAKD Room on Monday, March 12, 1945, at 2 P. M. to Discuss Cukkent Strike Situation Present : Columbia, Messrs. Kahane, Hopkins ; Goldwyn, Messrs. Ezell, Blair ; M-G-M, Messrs. Manuix, Hopper, Walsh, Benjamin; Paramount, Messrs. Freeman, Boren; RKO, Messrs. Koerner, Goldberg, Stone, Silberb,erg; Republic, Messrs. Wilson, McDonell ; Fox, Messrs. Schenck, Meyer, Schriber ; Universal, Messrs. Work, IMcCau stand ; Warners, Mr. Sax. Messrs. Pelton, Casey, Clarke, Howie, Batchelder. A general discussion regarding the strike took place and each studio representative reported the extent of production activities. At 3 p. m. all present excepting the producers' executives were excused. Mr. ZoRN. Sir, unless you have some questions I think I am finished for the day. Mr, Ke ARisrs. IMr. Zorn , I want to say if this is really the conclusion of your testimony — I know 3^ou have a lot of detailed work. Mr. ZoRN. That is quite true, sir. Mr. Kearxs. I want to say in 5^our behalf that you have been most helpfiil to the committee. I want to say it in this respect: When we started our investigation, when we wanted to get the persons we needed in Hollywood to be witnesses, you made every effort possible, you met everj^ requirement that I asked of you. I know it meant a lot of work for you, but you did the job. I want to say that while we were on the west coast you stayed on the job and as the testimony proceeded, when I wanted certain persons you produced them for me. I think the Producers' Association should be very proud of the job you have done also in behalf of the hearing, in order to find out the factual truth of this w^hole situation. When we came to Washington you accepted subpena for the presidents, and I appreciate the effects you made there. So in behalf of the f idl committee, as well as the one-man committee that formerly was in power, I want to say we do appreciate what you haA^e done. You have been most helpful in ironing out your phase of the situation for which you were responsible, and I do appreciate your cooperation. JNIr. ZoRx. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I am very grateful to 3'ou for that statement. Mr. Kearxs. We will stand adjourned until 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. (Whereupon, at 4: 50 p. m., the committee adjourned until 10 a. m. Tuesday, March 16, 1948.)