AFL-CIO Resolution Between IATSE and IBEW

The IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) has charged IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Machine Operators) with violating Section 20 and Section 2 of Article XX. IATSE has charged the IBEW with violation of Sections 2 and 3 of the same Article. This dispute relates to WXYZ-TV, Detroit, Michigan, where Portable Electronic Cameras or mini-cams (hereafter referred to as “PECs”) have been used to cover news events. Three particular matters related to this coverage of the news are involved in the instant proceeding: video tape, sound, and lighting.

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Resolution and Conclusion

For the above reasons, it is submitted that the Impartial Umpire find that IATSE has violated Sections 2 and 20 of Article XX because of its actions at WXYZ-TV in Detroit, Michigan. Further, IATSE’s charges against the IBEW should be found to be without merit.

IBEW vs IATSE April 27 1978
IBEW vs IATSE April 27 1978

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