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Cobo authority secures new work rules with unions to save exhibitors money By Sherri Welch Like
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The Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority has forged a new work rules agreement with the unions providing services at Cobo Center that will lower costs for exhibitors. The agreement, which covers all events at Cobo, provides more flexible work rules and better-defined policies for workdays and overtime, the authority said in a news release. It will make Cobo more competitive within the convention and meeting industry and help attract new business that will increase work and add jobs, CEO/CFO Patrick Bero said in the release.
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"Everyone is on board that these changes will be critical to Cobo Center reaching its full potential as an economic engine for the region and the state," he said. With the new changes, exhibitors could save up to 33 percent on material handling labor, said Thom Connors, Cobo regional vice president for SMG and general manager for the center. For example, a small exhibitor with a 10 x 10 booth can now set up his canopy and hang signs by himself, saving money on those things. Or, if the exhibitor does call for help, he'll no longer incur a penalty if it's within 24 hours of when he needs the work done. Among other work rule changes, the agreement establishes straight-time pay for eight-hour periods between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., rather than having overtime kick in for any work taking place after 3 p.m. In addition to unions represented in the agreement, service contractors employing union staff for provision of exhibitor services during show set-up and take-down joined the discussions, the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority said. The unions agreeing to the more flexible work rules are: Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters Local 58 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 25 of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, Rigging,
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Local 25 of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, Rigging, Machinery Erectors & Reinforcing Ironworkers Local 38 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Pictures Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada Local 299 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
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Cobo authority secures new work rules with unions to save exhibitors money By Sherri Welch Like
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The Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority has forged a new work rules agreement with the unions providing services at Cobo Center that will lower costs for exhibitors. The agreement, which covers all events at Cobo, provides more flexible work rules and better-defined policies for workdays and overtime, the authority said in a news release. It will make Cobo more competitive within the convention and meeting industry and help attract new business that will increase work and add jobs, CEO/CFO Patrick Bero said in the release.
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DDA, Red Wings unveil $650 million arena and entertainment complex Duggan will not appeal court's decision, drops out of Detroit mayoral race The Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority has forged a new work rules agreement with the unions providing services at Cobo Center that will lower costs for exhibitors.
"Everyone is on board that these changes will be critical to Cobo Center reaching its full potential as an economic engine for the region and the state," he said. With the new changes, exhibitors could save up to 33 percent on material handling labor, said Thom Connors, Cobo regional vice president for SMG and general manager for the center. For example, a small exhibitor with a 10 x 10 booth can now set up his canopy and hang signs by himself, saving money on those things. Or, if the exhibitor does call for help, he'll no longer incur a penalty if it's within 24 hours of when he needs the work done. Among other work rule changes, the agreement establishes straight-time pay for eight-hour periods between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., rather than having overtime kick in for any work taking place after 3 p.m. In addition to unions represented in the agreement, service contractors employing union staff for provision of exhibitor services during show set-up and take-down joined the discussions, the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority said. The unions agreeing to the more flexible work rules are: Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters Local 58 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 25 of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, Rigging,
Grand Rapids pedals the principle: If you build a bike route, they will ride M1 Rail work expected to begin this year despite delays Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, Dan Gilbert, Snyder to headline Techonomy Detroit
Local 25 of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, Rigging, Machinery Erectors & Reinforcing Ironworkers Local 38 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Pictures Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada Local 299 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
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