Important NoticeThe IATSE Local 63 Official Website is the only reliable source of information regarding the ongoing dispute with MTS Centre and NASCO. While perhaps well intentioned, other websites operated by individuals in support of IATSE Local 63 may not contain accurate information or a legitimate analysis of the events and individuals involved in the dispute, and may cloud the waters and make a successful resolution more difficult to attain. When seeking up to date information about the IATSE – MTS Centre/NASCO dispute, please use this website and not other sources. IASTE Local 63 is an affiliate in good standing of the Canadian Labour Congress, the Winnipeg Labour Council and the Manitoba Federation of Labour. We are working closely with these central labour bodies in an effort to resolve this dispute and have full confidence in them. |
THEATRE CALGARY
JOB POSTING
WARDROBE MISTRESS
Theatre Calgary requires the services of an experienced Wardrobe Mistress for its next season, starting August 11, 2008 and going for 39 weeks.
Theatre Calgary works under a Collective Agreement with IATSE Local 212 so applicants will either be a member of IATSE or become a member.
Theatre Calgary does a season of six productions in the Max Bell Theatre, a 770 seat venue.
Theatre Calgary is looking for an individual with the following:
Strong Leadership Skills
Good Communications Skills
A Team Player
Ability to work well with performers
Experience running crews
Experience setting up and running large shows
Experience working with hair and wigs is desirable
Understanding of the basics of the other areas of production
It would be an asset to have or be willing to acquire the following:
First Aid
WHMIS
Valid Drivers License
Interested parties can send their resumes to;
Monty Schnieder
Production & Facility Manager
Theatre Calgary
220 9th Ave. SE
Calgary, AB, T2G 5C4
Fax 403-294-7493
Email mschnieder@theatrecalgary.com
Phone 403-294-7440 local 1055
Cell 403-818-6946
MEMBER CORNER
Brother Ken Johnson and Janet Hansen Wedding Social
Friday May 9, 2008 Masonic Memorial Temple
420 Corydon Avenue 8:00 – 1:00
Tickets $10.00 each - available @ the office – Yvette
Brother Ian Michaluk and Sherry Swanson Wedding
Social Saturday May 10, 2008 St. Charles Parish Hall 320 St.
Charles Street 8:00 – 1:00
Tickets $10.00 each – available
@ the office - Yvette
Or call 290-0881
Mark’s Work Wearhouse 2007 cards expire April 30, 2008. New cards are available at the office.
RIGGING SEMINARS
The 5-day rigging seminar by Harry Donovan is tentatively scheduled for June
2 – 6th, 2008. Membership interest and approval is required to
close this matter.
FROM THE SECRETARY . . .
The Executive wishes to congratulate Sister Eveline Cruise on her retirement from Local 63. Sister Cruise has been a member of the Local for twenty-two years and has decided to hang up her wardrobe apron. Sister Cruise first came to us through her work with the Manitoba Opera Association. We wish Sister Cruise well in a much-deserved retirement and I am certain we will all miss her on calls at the Concert Hall.
Brothers Wayne Docking (30 year stage member) and Heinz Nerger (projectionist) have decided to take honourable withdrawals from Local 63 that affect March 31st, 2008.
The Executive wishes to congratulate Sister Julie Slessor and Brothers Paul Moore and Gerald Sawchuck on their advancement to Full Card Status in Local 63. We also which to welcome new members Brother Arthur (Les) Newman, Brother Christopher Coyne, Brother Jonathan Kennedy and Brother Gabriel Cote all to the stagehand category.
Sincere Condolences
Sincere Condolences to Sister Eveline Cruise on the passing of her Mother Yvonne Plaitin on March 28, 2008.
Sincere Condolences to Brother Randall Harder on the passing of his Sister Marilee Harder on April 11, 2008.
Past Local 63 member Lawrence (Lars) Sharp passed away on April 7, 2008. Sincere Condolences to his family.
In the February 2007 Newsletter special thanks were given to the Jesus Christ Superstar Show crew.
Further to this, the following letter (carbon copy) was forwarded to us from Ray Chandler Company Manager – Jesus Christ Superstar National Tour.
February 11, 2007
Honorable Mayor Mr. Sam Katz
City of Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
Dear Sir,
On January 16, 2007 the Jesus Christ Superstar National Tour buses enroute to Winnipeg, Manitoba from Fargo, North Dakota were delayed at the Emerson, MB/Pembina, ND border crossing by approximately 5 hours preventing the road crew from arriving on time at the scheduled 8:00 AM load in time set for the Centennial Concert Hall.
In most cases the local crew would wait for the road crew arrival to commence unloading the trucks and setting up the show. Absent on site instruction, guidance and management relating to the process whereby these trucks are unpacked and the production assembled it is logical to wait, regardless of the stakes involved. To do otherwise would take tremendous willingness, experience, patience and determination on the part of an unfamiliar crew to attempt the effort.
Once clear of Canada Customs and Immigration we arrived to discover John Gallagher, David Martin and the men and women of IATSE Local 63 incredulously engaged in the process and to the extraordinary degree attributing their professionalism not only had carefully unpacked the trucks, but, were able to ascertain key elements of the production set up and accomplished a highly significant amount of the setting up process.
As a result of their actions cancelling the opening night performance due to lack of sufficient time was avoided and the remaining process was achieved in three hours instead of our standard 5-6 hours; frankly averting a major disaster.
I have witnessed and experienced first hand numerous local crews in action and I say to you this is one fantastic organization of highly skilled, professional men and women who know their craft and when the show was in difficulty did not hesitate to come to our rescue. They should to be recognized and appreciated for their contribution. We had a show that night due to them. You must be proud of these exceptional ambassadors.
I look forward to working together again in the future.
Thank you,
Ray Chandler
Company Manager-Jesus Christ Superstar National Tour
Cc: John Gallagher, Business Agent IATSE Local 63
The Dropkick Murphys
This is the statement that Dropkick Murphys read at their concert at the MTS centre (provided by IATSE Local 63):
IATSE Local 63 is the union representing stagehands, sound and lighting technicians and others who have worked the vast majority of events in Winnipeg since 1899, including everything at the old Winnipeg Arena for 50 years. Despite Negotiating for months before the opening of the MTS Centre, at the last minute True North informed IATSE of its plans to contract out the stage crew work to Nasco, a non-unioized temp firm from BC. This also includes the services of off-duty Winnipeg Firemen who are simply earning extra cash while our members have lost income and are struggling to feed there families. Currently the IATSE is locked out unable to provide even its own regular clients the ability to work in this great facility.
From Ken Casey (DKM)
Hey John, it was good to meet you yesterday. Thanks again for
the shirts. Based on how angry the venue people were
by my comments, must have struck a nerve but more importantly
the crowd seemed very fired up about it and very supportive
of you guys. Good luck to you all we’ll be thinking
of ya!
The Champion Act “Dropkick Murphys" rolled through town September 25th and found us picketing outside the MTS Centre. What did they do? They did what they always do, they supported us. This band is truly a class act. After hearing our side they showed solidarity by wearing our IA t-shirts and telling the audience all about True North – Nasco and what happened to the IA.
Please check these
guys out and buy their CDs.
We owe ‘em one.
Download "Worker's Song" from iTunes.
FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT . . .
Pictures for ID cards are still being taken by Yvette.
ID CARDS MUST BE WORN AT ALL CALLS
If you have any questions about the new ID cards, please contact the vice-president or business agent.
COURSES
Anyone interested in any training courses that Local 63 should offer, please contact Michael Roy or John Bent Jr. or call the office (944-0511).
All IATSE Local 63 members are entitled to a 10% discount at MARK'S WORK WAREHOUSE. Mark's sells CSA approved safety boots. Cards are available in the office.
VERTICAL ADVENTURES Indoor Climbing Facility located @ 77 Paramount Rd has a special rate night for I.A.T.S.E. Local 63 Members: Mondays 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. $7.00 with your membership card.
LAKEWOOD FLORIST @ 160 St. Anne’s Rd. –receive a 10% discount with member card.
Just a Reminder
New T-Shirts are now available at the office.
These T-Shirts are Union Made, Canadian Made.
$20.00 each