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| Is California a Right-to-Work state? | Yes it is but companies with Union contracts must abide by those contracts and employee's of those companies must be members of the union in good standing or they are not allowed to work. |
| What do I need to know before bringing my show to Southern California? | You will need to sign Project Contracts with Teamsters Local 986 and with the Decorators Union Local 831. |
| What is a Project Contract? | A Project Contract is an agreement made between the Southern California Tradeshow Teamsters Local 986 and/or the Decorators Local 831 and any Contractor that is NOT a signatory to our Collective Bargaining Agreement. That includes out-of-area Contractors that wish to bring their shows to Southern California. This contract may also be referred to as a "Project Agreement" or P.L.A. (Project Labor Agreement) |
| Must I have a Project Contract signed before I produce a Tradeshow in Southern California? | The answer to this question is YES! |
| But my show is very small or only being held at a Hotel. | The size or the location of the show makes no difference. There still must be a Project Contract signed before work can begin. If you are going to be working within the jurisdiction that spans from San Diego to Santa Barbara, and includes the Palm Springs area, then you will need to sign a contract. |
| My show is very large. Will you be able to fill my labor requirements? | The Southern California area is rich with experienced, hard working trade show workers. With 9 major Convention Centers and many Hotels that hold trade shows, there is always some type of event going on somewhere. This much work helps us to keep a steady stable of professionals that are ready and eager to make your show a success. Another plus is the fact that Local 986 and 831 both have ongoing certification training classes for our members. These classes cover subjects such as Forklift Operation and Safety, Power Tools usage, Graphics, OSHA, Extruded Metals, CPR/First Aid, Sign Hanging and rigging and Machinery rigging and moving. |
| How many different Project Contracts are there? Do I need to sign more than one? | There are 2 different Project Contracts that you need to be aware of. And Yes, they both need to be signed. There is one for the Freight Handlers (Teamsters) and one for the Decorator Union. This website has links and information concerning the Teamsters Project Contract only. For information concerning the Decorators Local 831 Project Contract, please contact them direct at: 626-288-6115. |
| Why do I need a Project Contract? Why don't I just hire some "temp" workers? | We all know that producing a successful Tradeshow can be a challenge
to say the least but to attempt to successfully produce one anywhere else
but in your own home town can be a frustrating and often a miserable experience.
You don't know the facility or the labor. You don't know how the unions
work. You don't know whether you are going to get labor that has ever seen
a Tradeshow before or even worse, that has seen way too many Tradeshows
(if you know what I mean).
First and foremost, you want to do the very best job for your client that you possibly can . This would be very difficult if you had un-skilled labor such as temps, working for you. You may ask a temp agency for forklift operators but you know that the type of forklift operating we do in this industry is far different than any type of forklifting that these temps have ever done. Do you want to take the chance of your freight being damaged or lost or someone getting hurt? I didn't think so. When you sign a Project Contract you are assured to have some of the best, most experienced Convention labor available. We are also familiar with the local Venues and their rules and key people. We can help to make your show as easy to produce as if you were at one of your your home venues. If you find yourself in need of something that came up suddenly or was not loaded on your trailer, we have the knowledge and the connections to local Suppliers to remedy the situation. In other words, you will be very pleased with the labor here. |
| Is there an alternative to signing a Project Contract? | Yes. But only if you become a full-time signatory to our collective bargaining agreements. But then the following criteria must be met; You must have a warehouse and/or office within the Union jurisdiction, You must hire at least one full-time Teamster Regular, You must publish a local phone number to be used for taking labor calls, and you must sign our current collective bargaining agreement and abide by it. That's it. Hardly worth it all if you don't produce too many shows in this area but if you find yourself coming out here 10 or more times per year to do shows, you may want to think about becoming a regular signatory to the Contracts. |
| Who will be my Show Foreman? Can I choose my own Foreman or call labor out by name? | Local 986 holds the right to appoint the Show Foreman but you may speak
up and tell them if you have someone else in mind. The person that is chosen
by you or the local to run your show must be a member of Local 986 and
in good standing with the union. But you may rest assured that even if
the Local appoints your Show Foreman, you will be receiving an experienced,
well respected Show Foreman that can do a lot to help make your show a
great success. You will not be sorry!
You may ask for anyone you want to work your show but keep in mind that there is a hierarchy for hiring here that includes an A, B, and C list. Hiring must be made using these lists. But don't worry, your Show Foreman will know the labor and the lists very well and will be able to make the labor calls in the correct way so as not to create any problems. Just tell the Foreman how many people you want and at what time and leave the rest to us. If you have chosen a Foreman that does not know the local labor or the venue's then you have chosen the wrong Foreman for your show. |
| Is there any differences in Teamster pay rates or guarantees between the Regular Collective Bargaining Agreement and a Project Contract? | Yes. There are differences in hourly pay rates as well as daily work guarantee's. This is to offset the costs of providing Health & welfare. |
| Can I bring my own labor with me to work the show? | You may bring all the Supervisory personnel that your budget will allow but you can rest assured that they will be on a paid vacation when they come to Southern California. We have some of the most experienced and talented Trade Show workers in the world. And they really enjoy their jobs. It shows in the type of work ethic displayed. I can guarantee that you will be pleasantly surprised or happily relieved at the amount of talent here is Southern California. |
| Do I need a new Project Contract each time I come here to work? | Yes you do. The only exception would be if there was a multi-show contract signed that specified how many shows would be covered under the agreement. |
| How do I get a Project Contract or who can I contact for more information? | You may simply print this agreement from this website or or you may call us at: (562) 307-0170 or email us at: jimbale1@verizon.net for more information. Once you have a copy of the contract and have read and signed it, you may fax it to: (626) 448-0986. You may also contact Local 986 direct through their website at: ww.local986.org. |