President Claffey Ordering the One Day Removal of the Marriott Marquis Theatre Picket Line

President Claffey Ordering the One Day Removal of the Marriott Marquis Theatre Picket Line

November 11, 2007

Dear Brothers and Sisters of Actor’s Equity, Musicians Local 802, Operating Engineers Local 30, Teamsters Local 817, ATPAM, Local 306, Local 751, Local 764, Local 798, Local 829 and Local 32BJ:

Local One has just been made aware that a fund raiser for mentally challenged children was scheduled for tomorrow, November 12, 2007 in the Marriott Marquis Theatre. I have been contacted by that Organization, while The Nederlander Organization failed to ever do so.

Please be advised that I am removing the picket line at the Marriott Marquis Theatre so that this worthy event can carry on for the benefit of these children. After the load-out of the event, the picket line will resume along with all others.

In addition, Local One refuses to work under the expired collective bargaining agreement that we are exercising our legal rights against. We will work the event free of charge for the benefit of this Organization.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I again thank all the Unions for their support and understanding.

Respectfully and Fraternally,

James J. Claffey, Jr.
President
Local One, I.A.T.S.E.

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I must say that's very classy of him.

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I wouldn't doubt it or stage the event at a theater not on strike. We haven't even heard of this event mentioned here, that by itself is very sad. Hopefully a few of the disgruntled theatre goers will find out now about this event.



Good luck everyone and I hope the show sells well.