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.
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