November 20, 2007
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Please be advised that President James J. Claffey, Jr. has ordered the picket lines to come down at the St. James Theatre so that the production of “The Grinch” can proceed. Please be aware that the producer of the show, Mr. James Sanna of Running Subway Productions, has had no voice, no vote and no participation in any of the contract negotiations with the League of American Theatres and Producers. Mr. Sanna has had no input in trying to resolve the contract negotiations and because of that, President Claffey felt it was unfair for “The Grinch” to suffer.
The considerations to pull the picket lines were as follows:
- Running Subway Productions is not a member of the League
- Running Subway Productions did not participate in the $20 million League Mutual Assistance Fund
- Running Subway Productions did not implement work rules upon the Local One crew
- It is a holiday show with no opportunity to reschedule later in the year
- The purchased tickets cannot be exchanged
“The Grinch” was simply not part of the equation to affect the outcome of the contract negotiations. Local One wishes, at this time, to show not only “The Grinch” some good will but the theatre going public as well.
Fraternally,
Robert C. Score
Recording-Corresponding Secretary
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