To the Wilma Theater Stagehands,
Welcome! The membership of the IATSE Local 8 look forward to you and your co-workers at the Wilma Theater joining the largest union of theatrical technicians in the United States and Canada. Many of your brother and sisters working in regional theater companies are already part of The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Being part of a larger community makes everyone stronger, safer and better represented at our places of employment.
To that end the IATSE Local 8 filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to recognize your union. In four weeks there will be an election and the opportunity to formally join other stage employees in community.
Today of all days, we need this stagehand community. As the GOP attacks health care, we negotiate coverage in our contracts; as Republicans eliminate social security, we negotiate retirement plans; as Trump defunds OSHA and the NEA, we negotiate safety at our worksites and fight to protect our industry. More than ever, we need worker solidarity.
Throughout this process, the IATSE Local 8 will strive to provide truthful information and a positive message. Everyone should have the opportunity to make an informed decision. The majority of Wilma stagehand employees clearly indicated support for a union. And while elections may be divisive, it is our intent to bring people together to improve their lives, their theater and their industry. Take part in the debate and use the opportunity to have honest conversations. Do not let differences of opinion become a wedge.
The IATSE Local 8 will be communicating by snail mail, email, text, social media, phone calls and meetings. We are available anytime to discuss the issues. If you request not to be contacted just let us know; we honor your privacy.
I look forward to talking with all of you. Attached is a list of LORT and Philadelphia regional theaters who have represented workers. Reach out and ask your peers what it is like to be part of this community.
Sincerely,
Michael Barnes
IATSE Local 8
President/Business Manager
LORT Member and Philadelphia Regional Theatres
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Theatre
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City
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State
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CBA
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Local
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ACT Theatre
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Seattle
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WA
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Yes
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15
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American Conservatory Theater
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San Francisco
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CA
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Yes
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16
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Arizona Theatre Company
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Phoenix
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AZ
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Yes
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336
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Bristol Riverside Theater
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Philadelphia
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PA
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Yes
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8
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Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
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Cincinnati
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OH
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Yes
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5
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Cleveland Play House
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Cleveland
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OH
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Yes
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27
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Denver Center Theatre Company
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Denver
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CO
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Yes
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7
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Ford's Theatre
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Washington
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DC
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Yes
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22
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George Street Playhouse
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New Brunswick
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NJ
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Yes
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21
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Guthrie Theater
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Minneapolis
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MN
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Yes
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13
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La Jolla Playhouse
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San Diego
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CA
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Yes
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122
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Lincoln Center Theater
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New York
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NY
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Yes
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1
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Maltz Jupiter Theatre
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Jupiter
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FL
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Yes
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500
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Manhattan Theatre Club
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New York
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NY
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Yes
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1
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Media Theater
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Philadelphia
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PA
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Yes
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8
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Opera Company of Phila.
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Philadelphia
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PA
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Yes
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8
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Pennsylvania Ballet
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Philadelphia
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PA
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Yes
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8
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Philadelphia Orchestra
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Philadelphia
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PA
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Yes
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8
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Philadelphia Theatre Company
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Philadelphia
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PA
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Yes
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8
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Pittsburgh Public Theater
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Pittsburgh
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PA
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Yes
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3
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Roundabout Theatre Company
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New York
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NY
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Yes
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1
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Seattle Repertory Theatre
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Seattle
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WA
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Yes
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15
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The Old Globe
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San Diego
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CA
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Yes
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122
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Walnut Street Theatre
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Philadelphia
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PA
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Yes
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8
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