November 10, 2007
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Our latest attempt to reach a new agreement with The League of American Theatres and Producers was once again unsuccessful.
Pursuant to the strike requirements and provisions of the I.A. Constitution, International President Thomas C. Short has granted strike authority to Local One in our efforts to protect and defend our Union. Additionally, The Executive Board of Local One has unanimously agreed to exercise a strike, as previously authorized at our membership strike vote meeting held on Sunday October 21, 2007.
Last night at 7:00 p.m., I was directed by President Short through the I.A. office to exercise a strike at 10:00 this morning. Therefore, I am providing this as a formal and official notice that Local One of The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees is hereby ON STRIKE against all Theatres governed under the expired collective bargaining agreements of the Shubert, Jujamcyn and Nederlander organizations effective today November 10, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.
As of 10:00 a.m. today , all Local One represented stage employees are directed to stop all work and no longer provide any services whatsoever until and unless authorized by the Local One office. All Local One members should proceed as previously outlined and log onto the Local One website at www.iatselocalone.org or contact the hotline at 646-459-1916 with further instructions as we exercise our legal rights.
Respectfully and Fraternally,
James J. Claffey, Jr.
President
Local One, I.A.T.S.E.
cc: Local One Executive Board
Denis Hughes, President, NY State AFL-CIO
Gary LaBarbera, NYC Central Labor Council
Ed Ott, NYC Central Labor Council
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