Thesis
Approved labor provider agreements: a way forward for theatrical labor relations
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
2014
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-6239
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to explore how the relationship between theaters and local IATSE could be more successful with a different approach to the traditional bargaining agreement that currently exists between most theaters and their respective local IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) unions. These labor agreements, known as 'Approved Labor Provider Agreements' can be an agreeable compromise for both the theater and local IATSE chapters. An 'Approved Labor Provider Agreement' allows smaller theaters to have the expertise and skills which their local IATSE crew can provide while still allowing the theater the flexibility to be operated in house by non-union members and thus allowing these theaters to continue to operate within their budgets. It also allows the Local IATSE to work with a theater that had been unavailable to them before because of budgetary restrictions. This is advantageous to smaller Locals, which need the work for its members. Through the process of both my experience of negotiating such a contract with the IATSE and my interview with Lea Asbell-Swanger, the Assistant Director, Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State's Eisenhower Auditorium in University Park, PA, I was able to establish the advantage for the theater. Throughout the process of the contract negotiations with Allen Baysee and Joe Hartnett as well as the subsequent interviews I learned of the advantages for IATSE and the local stagehand union.
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Details
- Title
- Approved labor provider agreements
- Creators
- Stephanie Roberson - DU
- Contributors
- Jean Brody (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Arts Administration; Arts and Entertainment Enterprise; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 6239; 991014632198904721