Members of The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 18 have reached and ratified a collective bargaining agreement with Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
“Congratulations to the hardworking men and women of IATSE Local 18 and to the Milwaukee Bucks for signing a strong contract agreement at the Fiserv Forum,” said Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO. “Thanks to this win-win agreement, concert goers, sports fans, and entertainment lovers of all ages will enjoy top notch entertainment made possible by the behind the scenes work by trained and dedicated professionals of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.”
IATSE Local 18 Business Manager Thomas Gergerich stated, “We’re happy to join Fiserv Forum’s winning team in facilitating the needs of a world-class arena and we’re excited to play a “behind the scenes” role in Milwaukee’s new era of arena entertainment.”
IATSE Vice President Craig Carlson said, “This agreement illustrates that both parties believe in the dignity of hard work, the honor it instills and the respect it commands. Our agreement rewards all workers with safe working conditions, fair wages and meaningful benefits. I commend Fiserv Forum’s management and Local 18 for putting together an agreement which will lead to the future success of both workers and management. We look forward to a wonderful relationship.”
“We are proud to team with IATSE and Local 18 in bringing skilled union stagehands and riggers to Fiserv Forum, as we continue our mission to provide family-supporting jobs,” Bucks Senior Vice President Alex Lasry said. “We are looking forward to this positive workplace development partnership.”
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