Theatrical Employees Local B18
of the International Alliance of
Theatrical Stage Employees
IATSE Local B18
450 Harrison St, Rm 208
San Francisco, CA 94105
phone: 1-415-974-0860
Member Services:
membership@
iatse-local-b18.org
ARCHIVES
2021 December =============================
SF Ballet Contract Vote
President Leontyne Mbele-Mbong has called for a Special Meeting in order told a ratification vote on a tentative agreement between the San Francisco Ballet and Local B18.
In accordance with B18's bylaws and constitution, voting will be the only order
of business on
Thursday, December 16 - 3:45pm to 5:15pm and
Saturday, December 18 - 11:00am to 12:15pm
at the Taxi Ramp entrance to the Opera House (above Grove Street at Van Ness).
IATSE requires that voting can only be done in person and, in order to vote, members must be in good-standing.
For a summary of the tentative agreement, please e-mail
Member Services.
If you have any questions, please contact the Business Agent, Johnny Moreno, at
415-974-0860 or by e-mail.
(Posted 12/9/21)
2021 October =============================
Officers Re-elected
Nominations for all B18 Officers were accepted at the regular quarterly meeting on Monday, October 11, as required by our constitution and bylaws.
The following members were nominated, all for re-election:
President - Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
Vice President - Kathy Dere
Business Agent - Johnny Moreno
Secretary-Treasurer - Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
Executive Board Members at Large:
Jane Pendrey
Joseph Scaroni
Trustees:
Sharon Cassidy
Christine Rowland
Maureen Rowland
Sergeant-at-Arms - Antonio Vargas
As no other candidates emerged, the Secretary will cast a unanimous ballot for each
candidate as required by the constitution. The terms of office extend from January 2022
to the end of 2024.
(Posted 10/13/21)
2021 August =============================
October General Meeting with Nominations
The last quarterly general meeting of 2021 is scheduled for Monday, October 11 at 6:30pm.
Please save this date and time: details as to how this meeting will be held are still being determined.
[The meeting was held online, as all general meetings in 2021 were.]
As mandated by the Local's
constitution and bylaws, nominations will be accepted at this meeting for election to the 2022-24 Executive Board,
and to all other elected positions governing this Local. For further information, click
here.
(Posted 8/3/21)
Remembering Brother Michael Shay
On July 31, Michael Shay was suddenly taken from us. A longterm union member, to many he was a regular feature pre-curtain and during
intermissions at the Orpheum and other theaters, and for events at Moscone Center.
His absence especially leaves a significant gap up in the Balcony at the Orpheum, where Michael built special relationships with fellow
ushers and regular audience members, as well as innumerable first-timers.
(Posted 8/20/21, revised 8/30)
2021 July =============================
Remembering Sister Edvida Moore
In June, Local B18 received word of the death of Edvida Moore. Always diligent and attentive when ushering at the Orpheum and Golden Gate Theaters,
her bright smile and cheerful greeting of guests is something that will be sincerely missed as members return to work at those venues.
(Posted 7/6/21)
2021 March =============================
April General Meeting Date Changed
Due to a conflict with a scheduled SF Giants home game, the April 12 general membership meeting is rescheduled for Monday, April 19 at 6:30pm,
and will again be virtual.
Details will be e-mailed before the date of the meeting.
(Posted 3/27/21)
2021 February =============================
Remembering Brother David Frisella
Dave Frisella, a truly nice man and Supervisor of the 2nd and King gate at the Giants' ballpark, passed away on February 3.
No matter how busy, he had a smile for everyone, and a kind word or wink.
And he always seemed to make working any position at the gate a "suggestion" you wanted to take.
Forever Giant, Dave will be sorely missed.
(Posted 2/19/21)
2020 December =============================
Remembering Brother David Meraz
B18 notes, with great sadness, the death on December 10 of David Meraz, a long-time usher at the Curran and for BroadwaySF.
He was a regular at the Golden Gate Theater, where The Last Ship was his last show.
David greeted everyone—fellow ushers and audience members alike—with his trademark “thank you for coming.”
In March, David quietly celebrated his 40th anniversary as a member of the Local.
(Posted 12/29/20)
Newsletter
On December 15, the annual newsletter went out by e-mail from President Leonytne Mbele-Mbong.
Your Local is also making every effort to get it to members without a recorded e-mail address. It may be the last time for a while that the Local is able to do so: see notice above.
If you believe a member may not have gotten the newsletter, please either contact
Member Services
or assist that member yourself. In either case, thanks!
[The newsletter reported that there would be an election of officers in 2021.]
(Posted 12/16/20)
January 2021 General Meeting
The first quarterly general meeting of 2021 is scheduled for Monday, January 11 at 6:30pm.
This meeting will be virtual, as were the last 2 quarterly meetings of 2020. Details for attending online or
by phone were sent to members by e-mail on December 27, and remain the same as they have been since July.
If you didn't get that e-mail (and have checked any junk/spam folder) please contact
Member Services.
(Posted 12/12, update 12/30)
On December 12, the following notice
was first published on the website:
Because financial resources are now very limited, notification of meetings and other important news
can only be handled by e-mail and posting on this website.
If you know a member who does not have access to e-mail and/or the web, please pass information along
to them if at all possible.
Or help the member get access to e-mail, and pass on any new e-mail address to the office.
2020 September =============================
October General Meeting
San Francisco's COVID-19 directives still request that most of us continue sheltering in our place of residence,
and limit the size of gatherings. In line with this, B18's President and the Business Agent have announced that they will hold the October
General Meeting online, when that meeting would have taken place:
Monday, October 12, at 6:30pm.
Details were sent to all recorded e-mail addresses over the weekend of September 26-27. The message included information on how to connect on Monday, October 12, either participating using Zoom on your computer, tablet, or smart phone, or by participating audio-only using a phone.
If you didn't get that e-mail (and have checked any junk/spam folder) please contact Member Services at <membership@iatse-local-b18.org>.
Here is the tentative agenda for this meeting:
- Welcome and directives from IATSE re: maintaining operations
- Notes on the July meeting
- Financial report: income YTD vs. where we would be normally; expenses
- Venue updates: what venues/employers are doing for FOH staff and any ongoing negotiations
- Questions.
The Local asks that all who wish to participate be up-to-date with dues, and Standing Rules for these meetings will apply. Please see your copy of the B18 constitution and bylaws for details, or click HERE.
Previous Meeting
Also due to COVID-19 health directives, the July 13, 2020, general meeting was held online.
Over the course of about an hour, 49 members viewed the Zoom session.
(Posted 9/28)
2020 July =============================
July General Meeting
San Francisco's Stay-Safe-At-Home Order still requires that most people continue sheltering in their place of residence (as do orders across the Bay Area). B18's President and Business Agent therefore will hold the July General Meeting online, when that meeting would have taken place: Monday, July 13, at 6:30pm.
Details were sent to all e-mail addresses on file on Friday evening, July 10. The message included information on how to connect on Monday, either participating using Zoom on your computer, tablet, or smart phone, or by participating audio-only using a phone.
If you didn't get that e-mail (and have checked any junk/spam folder) please contact Member Services at <membership@iatse-local-b18.org>.
Here is the agenda for this online meeting:
1. Welcome. Directive from IATSE re: maintaining operations
2. Financial report: income YTD vs. where we would be normally; expenses
3. Venue updates: what each venue is doing for FOH staff; any ongoing negotiations
4. Assistance options: discussion and possible vote on a Local B18 fund
5. Questions.
The Local asks that all who wish to participate be up-to-date with dues, and
Standing Rules for these meetings will apply. Please see your copy of the B18 constitution and bylaws for details, or click
HERE.
(Posted 7/10)
2020 April =============================
Local B18 Report
On the day that a quarterly general meeting would have been held if it weren't for COVID-19 concerns, the President and Business Agent sent out a report to the membership by e-mail.(Posted 4/13)
April General Meeting Cancellation
On Tuesday, March 31, health officers in seven Bay Area jurisdictions extended previous
stay-at-home orders through at least May 3, 2020. Therefore, the Executive Board has
cancelled the general membership meeting scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2020.
In lieu of the cancelled April meeting, the local will be making a report to the membership
on April 13, with an update on the latest news during these unprecedented times.
(First posted 4/3)
2020 March =============================
Update from President Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
In light of the new state and city orders that we shelter at home, the B18 office will be
closed for the foreseeable future. Late fees on membership fees are on hold as of the
first week of March, and your patience is requested regarding getting membership cards out
and responses to your e-mail.
(Posted 3/17)
COVID-19, Shut Downs, and Us
Starting on March 12, updates from President Leontyne Mbele-Mbong and Business Agent Johnny Moreno began posting on a special home page for the Local. Postings continued through July. This page regarding the COVID-19 situation is available here.(Postings started 3/12)
2020 January =============================
New Secretary-Treasurer
At the January 13 general membership meeting, Johnny Moreno, B18's Business Agent and Secretary-Treasurer, talked about the increasing workload for the Local that has led to his decision to resign that second office.
During an extensive discussion period, nominations were opened for that office. President Leontyne Mbele-Mbong’s name was placed in nomination and duly seconded.
Leontyne's was the only name placed in nomination.
In accordance with the B18 constitution and bylaws, the out-going Secretary cast a unanimous ballot for Leontyne.
She will assume the office immediately, filling the term expiring at the end of 2021.
(Posted 1/14)
2019 December =============================
Newsletter and Dues Reminder
A year-end mailing went to all members through the US Mail starting December 9. The same information went
to all members with an e-mail address on record.
The mailing included
- the annual newsletter
- a dues reminder
- notice that nominations would be accepted for Secretary-Treasurer at the January membership meeting.
Some members were also asked to check with the office about the possibility of being in arrears for 2019.
If you didn't get this newsletter, it may be that B18 has an incorrect mailing address for you.
A PDF is available
HERE,
but that is no substitute for having your correct mailing address on file.
Please contact Member Services.
(Updated 12/16/19)
2019 September =============================
SF Opera Contract Vote
A vote for ratification on the Tentative Agreement between the San Francisco Opera and Local B18 has been called by Leontyne Mbele-Mbong, B18's President, in accordance with our bylaws and constitution. In order to vote you must be a member in good standing.
The Vote will be held on
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
between the hours of 4:00pm and 6:00pm
and
Friday, October 11, 2019
between the hours of 4:30pm and 6:00pm
in the House Manager’s office of the War Memorial Opera House located at
301 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 94102.
If you wish to attend, please use the Carriage Entrance on the north (courtyard) side of the Opera House.
A Special Meeting to discuss the contract changes will be held on that same Tuesday, October 8, at the War Memorial Opera House on the 3rd Floor Northside between 3:30pm and 4:00pm, just before voting begins.
Copies of the Tentative Agreement Summary for the San Francisco Opera Collective Bargaining Agreement will be made available at the War Memorial Opera House next to the Ballot Box on the vote dates. You can also request copies of the summary to be mailed or emailed to you by writing to Member Services at <membership@iatse-local-b18.org>.
If you have any questions, please contact the Business Agent, Johnny Moreno, at 415-974-0860
or by e-mail at <b18bizagt@sbcglobal.net>.
(Posted 9/30, due to a communications delay)
2019 July =============================
Remembering Chery Salazar and Steven Salzman
It is with great sadness that B18 reports the deaths of Sister Cheryl Salazar on May 28, and Brother Steven Salzman on June 21.
Steve and Cheryl both had wide (and wry) smiles, and shifts seemed to go faster when they were working with you. They are missed by their B18 sisters and brothers.
(Posted 6/17 and revised 7/7)
Chase Center Job Offers
Dear B18 Members,
If you receive a job offer from the Warriors at the new Chase Center and have decided to work there, please inform
Member Services,
and click this link
https://organizing.iatse-intl.org/AuthForm.aspx?CID=250
to complete an IATSE Digital Authorization for Representation card. Fill out the entire form:
under “Current Crafts” put your job title from the offer letter (e.g. ticket taker, usher, etc.).
Please keep in mind that, despite the information in the Warrior’s offer letters about wages and other conditions, much of that will change depending on what is negotiated by B18.
The Chase Arena will be a union house and Local B18 will currently represent all Ticket Sellers, Ticket Takers, and Elevator Operators. Another union is challenging our Local's right to represent the Ushers. We need your support!
We strongly encourage all B18 Members to accept the offer by the Warriors and fill out the IATSE Digital Authorization for Representation cards so B18 can negotiate on your behalf, just as we do all over San Francisco.
Here is the link to the Authorization for Representation cards again:
https://organizing.iatse-intl.org/AuthForm.aspx?CID=250
San Francisco is B18’s town! Let's work together for the best guest experience at the new Chase Center.
In Solidarity,
Johnny Moreno
Business Agent - IATSE Local B18
(Posted 7/15 and revised 8/26; posted through Oct. 2021)
YBCA Contract Vote
Leontyne Mbele-Mbong, B18's President, has called a Special Meeting for a ratification vote on a Tentative Agreement between Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and the Local.
Voting will be held on
Wednesday, July 17
between 2pm and 4pm
in the Grand Lobby of the YBCA building at
701 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Members in good standing are eligible to vote, and our constitution only allows for in-person voting on contracts.
Copies of a Tentative Agreement Summary for the YBCA Collective Bargaining Agreement will be made available at the voting location next to the Ballot Box on July 17. You can also request that a copy of the summary be mailed or e-mailed to you in advance by contacting Member Services.
If you have any questions, please contact
Shop Steward Michael Torres by e-mail at
<mtorres@ybca.org>, or
by calling the Business Agent, Johnny Moreno, at 415-974-0860 or e-mailing him
at <B18bizagt@sbcglobal.net>.
(Posted 7/2)
2019 June =============================
Results of Two Contract Votes
Collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) with both the San Fransisco Symphony and SHN have been ratified by the membership.
On June 13, members voted
32 for
7 against
approving a CBA with the San Francisco Symphony.
On June 14 and 15, members voted
44 for
12 against
1 abstention
approving a CBA with SHN (at the Orpheum and Golden Gate Theaters).
(Posted 6/18)
SHN Contract Vote
Leontyne Mbele-Mbong, B18's President, has called a Special Meeting for a ratification vote on a Tentative Agreement between SHN and the Local.
Voting will be held on two consecutive days:
Friday, June 14
between 4pm and 5:30pm
at the office of Local 784 (Wardrobe)
1182 Market St, Suite 312
San Francisco, CA 94102 [the Orpheum building]
Saturday, June 15
between 11:05am and 11:45am
in the Blue Room of the adjacent Orpheum Theater.
Members in good standing are eligible to vote, and our constitution only allows for in-person voting on contracts.
A Special Meeting has also been called for discussion of the contract changes. This will take place on
Wednesday, June 12,
between 4:30pm and 5:30pm
at the office of Local 784 listed above.
Copies of a Tentative Agreement Summary for the SHN CBA will be made available at the Ballot Box. Members can also request a copy of the summary in advance to be mailed or e-mailed by contacting Member Services at <membership@iatse-local-b18.org>.
If you have any questions, please contact
shop steward Katherine Dere by e-mail at
<kederesf@gmail.com>, or
by calling the Business Agent, Johnny Moreno, at 415-974-0860 or e-mailing him
at <B18bizagt@sbcglobal.net>.
(Posted 6/5, updated 6/6)
2019 May =============================
July General Membership Meeting Cancelled
The meeting scheduled for July has been cancelled. The next general membership meeting of 2019 will be
Monday, October 14, 2019 - 6:30pm
at B18's office location:
450 Harrison Street (at First St.)
San Francisco, CA 94105
in the Library of the the Sailors' Union
(Posted 5/13)
2019 April =============================
April General Membership Meeting Rescheduled
The second quarterly general membership meeting of 2019 will be Monday, April 15, 2019 - 6:30, at B18's office location.
During the January 14 meeting, the April meeting was moved to this 3rd Monday of the month
because of a conflict with a scheduled SF Giants game.
(First posted 1/29/19)
2019 January =============================
Paramount Contract Ratification
President Leontyne Mbele-Mbong has called for a vote on a Tentative Agreement between Oakland's Paramount Theatre and Local B18. In order to vote you must be a member in good standing.
Voting will be held on Tuesday, February 5
from 5pm to 6:30pm
at the Tierre Mia Cafe.
The cafe is located at 2001 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, next door to the Paramount.
Information about the Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement will be made available at the Ballot Box.
If you have any questions, please contact the Business Agent, Johnny Moreno, at 415-974-0860 or by e-mail at
<B18bizagt@sbcglobal.net>.
If you want to check on your membership status, please contact
Member Services.
(Updated 1/31)
SHN CBA VOTE
A tentative agreement with SHN has been rejected.
The result of the voting on January 23 and 26 was 26 for accepting and 37 against, with 4 abstentions.
(Updated 1/30)
SHN Contract Vote
Leontyne Mbele-Mbong, B18's President, has announced that there will be a ratification vote on a Tentative Agreement between SHN and Local B18. In order to vote you must be a member in good standing.
Voting will be held on Wednesday, January 23
between 10:30am and 12:30pm
at IATSE's Local 784 (Wardrobe) office
located at 1182 Market St, Suite 312
San Francisco, CA 94102 [the Orpheum building]
and on Saturday, January 26
between noon and 1pm
in the box office lobby of the Golden Gate Theater
located at 1 Taylor St, at Golden Gate Avenue.
Information about the Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement for SHN will be made available at the Ballot Box.
If you have any questions, please contact the Business Agent, Johnny Moreno, at 415-974-0860 or by e-mail at
<B18bizagt@sbcglobal.net>.
(Updated 1/15)
2018 December =============================
Newsletter and Dues Reminder
A year-end newsletter was sent through the US Mail to all members in the middle of December. This included a dues reminder. If you didn't get yours, it may be that B18 has an incorrect address for you. A PDF is available HERE, but that is no substitute for having your correct mailing address on file. Please contact Member Services.
2018 October =============================
New Officers Elected
Nominations for all Local B18 Officers were accepted at the regular quarterly meeting on Monday, October 8, 2018, as required by the constitution and bylaws.
First, Johnny Moreno announced that Maircesta Babette Ravenera would not be seeking re-election as Vice President. Amid cries of “no”, she was unanimously acclaimed and thanked for years of work for B18, including a stint as acting Business Agent.
The following names were placed in nomination as Officers:
President - Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
Vice President - Kathy Dere
Business Agent and
Secretary/Treasurer - Johnny Moreno
Executive Board Members (2)
Jane Pendrey
Joseph Scaroni
Trustees (3)
Sharon Cassidy
Christine Rowland
Maureen Rowland
Sergeant-at-Arms - Antonio Vargas
As there was only one candidate for each office, and in accordance with the B18 constitution and bylaws, the Secretary cast a unanimous ballot for each candidate and there will be no secret ballot.
Officers are to be sworn in at the first general meeting of the new year, Monday, January 14, 2019.
Their term extends to the end of 2021.
(Posted 10/9)
2018 August =============================
GSA Contract Vote
Dear Members,
A vote for ratification on the Tentative Agreement between Guest Services of America and Local B18 has been called in accordance with our By-Laws and Constitution. In order to vote you must be a member in good standing.
The Vote will be held onThursday, August 9
between the hours of 11:30am and 1:30pm
at the GSA counter
located at Moscone SOUTH
San Francisco, CA 94105
Copies of the Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement for GSA will be made available at the GSA counter next to the Ballot Box.
If you have any questions, please contact the Business Agent, Johnny Moreno, at 415-974-0860 or by e-mail at <b18bizagt@sbcglobal.net>.
Fraternally,
Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
President
(Posted 8/7)
2018 June =============================
Concerning the Janus Supreme Court Decision
On June 27 the Supreme Court decided to overturn a long-time precedent by making fair-share fees for public sector workers unconstitutional (in Janus v. AFSCME). Many IATSE members work for public sector employers such as universities and publicly funded theaters.
The next day, Johnny Moreno, our Business Agent, e-mailed a message about this decision to all members with an address on file. It included a link to survey that IATSE would like all members to take to gauge reactions to the issues involved.
Click
HERE
to read Johnny's message. If you did not get a copy, please let the office know: we probably have an incorrect address
linked to your account.
(Posted 6/29/18)
Cow Palace Contract Vote
In accordance with B18's bylaws and constitution, President Leontyne Mbele Mbong has called for a vote on a Tentative Agreement between the Cow Palace and Local B18. In order to vote, a member must be in good standing.
Voting will be on
Tuesday, June 26
from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
in the Local B18 office at the Sailors' Union of the Pacific Building located at
450 Harrison Street, Rm 208
San Francisco, CA 94105
Copies of the Tentative Agreement Summary for the Cow Palace Collective Bargaining Agreement will be made available at the Local B18 office next to the Ballot Box on the vote date. Members may also request to be mailed or e-mailed a copy in advance by writing to Member Services at <membership@iatse-local-b18.org>.
If you have any questions, please contact the Business Agent, Johnny Moreno, at 415-974-0860
or by e-mail at <b18bizagt@sbcglobal.net>.
(Posted 6/18)
2018 April =============================
Assessment Fees
This notice was e-mailed to all members with an address on file and sent through US Mail to those who did not.
Dear fellow B18 member,
As part of membership in Local B18, 1% Assessments are due by May 1, 2018. If you have already submitted your payment, or if you have opted to have all your assessments deducted from your paycheck by your employer, please disregard the rest of this reminder and thank you!
What you owe in assemssments is based on your gross wages from the first Quarter of 2018, January 1 to March 31.
To calculate that 1%, multiply your total gross wages from B18 employers during that period by 0.01. For example:
if you made $825 in the past quarter, your formula would be:
825 x 0.01 = 8.25
So your 1% Assessment for Local B18 would be $8.25. If you didn't work at a B18 venue during the quarter,
you owe nothing in assessments. But please let the office know that.
Remit your payment by check or money order to:
IATSE Local B18
450 Harrison Street, #208
San Francisco, CA 94105
To arrange for online payment by credit/debit card, contact < membership@iatse-local-b18.org>. Include the amount of the assessment that you are paying. (Online payments are subject to a fee to recover what the Local is charged for online processing.)
Pursuant to Article X of our constitution and bylaws, a $2 per week late fee starts accruing on May 2 if an assessment payment is not received. The same section of the constitution mandates that any payments in default for more than 6 months prompts expulsion from the Local.
Fraternally,
Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
President
(Posted 4/20)
SF Opera Contract Vote
In accordance with B18's bylaws and constitution, President Leontyne Mbele Mbong has called Special Meetings to vote on a Tentative Agreement between the San Francisco Opera and Local B18. In order to vote, a member must be in good standing.
Voting will be on
Tuesday, April 24
from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
in the House Manager’s office of the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House. If you wish to attend, please use the Carriage Entrance on the north (courtyard) side of the Opera House.
The Special Meeting will begin an hour earlier, at 4:30pm, with a discussion of the contract changes. This will take place in the North Lobby of the Dress Circle of the Opera House (3rd level).
Copies of a summary of the San Francisco Opera Collective Bargaining Agreement will be made available at the War Memorial Opera House next to the Ballot Box on the vote date. Members may also request to be mailed or e-mailed a copy of the summary in advance by writing to Member Services at <membership@iatse-local-b18.org>.
If you have any questions, please contact the Business Agent, Johnny Moreno, at 415-974-0860
or by e-mail at <b18bizagt@sbcglobal.net>.
(Posted 4/5)
April General Meeting Date Changed
Dear Members,
Our April 9th general membership meeting has been rescheduled by the Executive Board to Monday, April 16th at 6:30pm (at the usual location at 450 Harrison St).
Fraternally,
Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
President
(Posted 4/2 and e-mailed to the membership)
2018 February =============================
Paramount Theatre Contract Vote
A proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Paramount Theatre in Oakland has been rejected. Members voted on February 14, with 5 rejecting the proposal and 1 abstaining. There were no votes for ratification.
2018 January =============================
Paramount Theatre Contract Vote
A vote for ratification on the Tentative Agreement between the Paramount Theatre and Local B18 has been called in accordance with our Bylaws and Constitution. In order to vote you must be a member in good standing.
The vote will be held on
Wednesday, February 14th 2018,
between the hours of 4:30pm and 6:30pm,
at the Tierra Mia Café
located at 2001 Broadway, Oakland 94612,
not far from the 19th Street BART Station.
Copies of a Tentative Agreement Summary for the Paramount Collective Bargaining Agreement will be made available at the Tierra Mia Café next to the Ballot Box on the vote date.
If you have any questions, please contact Business Agent, Johnny Moreno at 415-974-0860 or by e-mail at <b18bizagt@sbcglobal.net>.
Fraternally,
Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
President
(Posted 1/31)
2017 December =============================
Dues
For 2018, the dues structure is changing!
Please see the report of the October meeting below.
A newsletter was mailed to all members on November 27. For a PDF of that, click
HERE.
(If you did not get a copy through US mail, please let the office know: we probably have your address wrong in our records.)
A new source of information is the Membership Fees link to the left.
For dues through the end of 4th Quarter, 2017:
$42.00, if you earn $2,500 or more in a quarter;
$34.00, if you earn less than $2,500 in a quarter;
$20.00, if you do not work at all in a quarter.
All dues under the system in place through the end of 2017 are now late, and $2-per-week late fee is mandated by our constitution.
Questions, concerns, or do you want to know your balance? Please contact B18 Member Services at <membership@iatse-local-b18.org>. Or call the office at 415-974-0860.
Members may pay their Quarter 4, 2017, dues and the late fee online using credit/debit cards. Click HERE. To finish 2017 in good-standing, you can now pay Quarter 4 dues with no online processing fee. This is a limited-time offer.
When paying other back-dues and late fees, please contact B18 Member Services
<membership@iatse-local-b18.org> first.
(Posted 12/14/17)
SF Opera Contract Vote
A tentative agreement with the San Francisco Opera has been rejected.
The result of the voting on December 7 and 9 was 23 for, 22 against, and 1 abstention.
With 46 members present and voting, 23 yes-votes do not constitute a majority as required by B18’s constitution.
(Posted 12/14/17)
2017 November =============================
SF Opera Contract Vote
In accordance with B18's bylaws and constitution, President Leontyne Mbele Mbong has called Special Meetings to vote on a Tentative Agreement between the San Francisco Opera and Local B18. In order to vote, a member must be in good standing.
Voting will occur on
Thursday, December 7
and
Saturday, December 9
from 4pm to 6pm
in the House Manager’s office of the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House.
If you wish to attend, please use the Carriage Entrance on the north (courtyard) side of the Opera House.
The Special Meeting on December 7 will begin an hour earlier, at 3pm, with a discussion of the contract changes. This will take place in the North Lobby of the Dress Circle of the Opera House (3rd level).
Copies of a summary of the San Francisco Opera Collective Bargaining Agreement will be made available at the War Memorial Opera House next to the Ballot Box on the vote date. Members may also request to be mailed or e-mailed a copy of the summary in advance by writing to Member Services at <membership@iatse-local-b18.org>.
If you have any questions, please contact the Business Agent, Johnny Moreno, at 415-974-0860
or by e-mail at <b18bizagt@sbcglobal.net>.
(Posted 11/22/17)
2017 October =============================
SMG at Moscone Center Contract Vote
A ratification vote on a Tentative Agreement between SMG at Moscone Center and Local B18 has been called in accordance with our Bylaws and Constitution. In order to vote you must be a member in good standing.
The vote will be held on Thursday, November 2nd 2017, from 10:00am to noon in the Operations Manager’s office, Moscone West, at 747 Howard Street, San Francisco.
Copies of the Tentative Agreement Summary of the SMG Collective Bargaining Agreement will be made available at the Operations Manager’s office next to the Ballot Box on the vote date. Members can also request copies of the summary in advance to be mailed or e-mailed by writing to Member Services at
If you have any questions, please contact the Business Agent, Johnny Moreno, at 415-974-0860 or by e-mail at
Fraternally,
Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
President
(Posted 10/24; time of vote revised 10/26/17)
A.C.T. Contract Vote
A vote for ratification of the Tentative Agreement between the American Conservatory Theater and Local B18 has been called in accordance with our Bylaws and Constitution. In order to vote you must be a member in good standing.
The vote will be held on
Sunday, October 29th 2017,
between the hours of 12:30pm to 2:30pm
at the Strand Theater Cafe at 1127 Market Street,
and
Monday, October 30th 2017,
between the hours of 4:00pm and 6:00pm
in the V.I.P. Room at 405 Geary Street,
both in San Francisco.
If you have any questions, please contact the Business Agent, Johnny Moreno, at 415-974-0860 or by e-mail at <b18bizagt@sbcglobal.net>.
Fraternally,
Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
President
(Posted 10/21/17)
Members Affected by California Wildfires
In International has announced that financial relief is available to IATSE members affected by the California fires. Please see THIS POSTING for more information.
If you need assistance and think that you qualify, you should submit a written request to Johnny Moreno at
<b18bizagt@sbcglobal.net>.
The Local will then forward the request to the International for review.
It is impressive that our Union stands ready to assist those who have suffered loss.
(Posted 10/20/17)
October Meeting Results
As had been announced in advance, a vote to restructure our dues and initiation fees took place at the General Meeting on Monday, October 9th, 2017.
There were two proposals presented to the membership: raising the initiation fee for new members from $60 to $100, and restructuring the dues system from the current three-tiered $42-$34-$20 quarterly dues to an annual $72 in dues and a 1% assessment of gross wages (capped at $200 annually).
We are pleased to announce that both proposals passed. The initiation increase proposal was approved with a vote of 29 for, 9 against, 2 abstentions, and 1 member not voting. Dues restructuring was approved with 30 for and 11 against.
This marks a new chapter for Local B18 and it’s members, as we can now push forward with training for our members, updating some of the old office technology, and continuing to grow through aggressive organizing, while embracing International President Loeb’s Four Pillars of Success: Leadership, Skills and Safety, Activism, and Communication.
On behalf of all the officers of Local B18, we would like to thank the members for such a large turnout, and for their support.
In Solidarity,
| Leontyne Mbele Mbong | Johnny Moreno |
| President | Business Agent |
2017 September =============================
SF Opera CBA Vote
A tentative agreement with the San Francisco Opera has been rejected. The result of the vote on September 15th, 2017, was a tie at 18 for and 18 against. With no clear majority as required by the B18 constitution, the contract was not ratified by the members present. (Posted 9/25)
Fleet Week Work
B18 has been asked by Holzmueller Productions to supply staff for line-management of some ship tours during Fleet Week, specifically between Tuesday, October 3 and Monday, October 9. CLICK HERE for the information sheet prepared by Johnny Moreno, the Business Agent.
E-mail is going out to members who have indicated interest in extra work.
After digesting Johnny's summary, you can use this FORM to submit your availability specifically for this work.
Please e-mail Johnny Moreno <B18bizagt@sbcglobal.net> if you have questions. (Posted 9/15, revised 9/22/17)
Re-scheduled Vote on a Proposed Giants' Contract
The meeting to vote on a proposed collective bargaining agreement with the San Francisco Giants, originally called for Saturday, September 16th,
will now be held on
Sunday, October 1st,
between 2:30 and 6:30pm,
at Java House
next to Pier 40 on The Embarcadero.
To see the announcement of the postponement, please CLICK HERE. This was e-mailed to all members with an e-mail address on file.
Copies of a revised summary of the tentative agreement will be available on October 1 at the Ballot Box.
- Members who already requested the earlier version by e-mail will be sent the new summary automatically when it is completed.
- Please send new requests for a summary to Member Services
<membership@iatse-local-b18.org>.
The revised summary has been sent to members who have requested it.
(Posted 9/15/17)
Meetings in September & October
President Leontyne Mbele-Mbong has mailed out a newsletter to all members.
This newsletter is official notification of
- two special meetings to separately vote on proposed collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) with San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Giants;
- a vote at the next general meeting of proposals from the Executive Board (see above).
CLICK HERE for a PDF of that newsletter.
On the tentative agreement with SF Opera, voting will be held on Friday, September 15th, from 4 to 6pm, in the House Manager’s office of the War Memorial Opera House. Please use the Carriage entrance on the north (courtyard) side of the Opera House.
On the tentative agreement with the SF Giants, voting will be held on Saturday, September 16th, from 1:30 to 4pm, at the Java House next to Pier 40 on The Embarcadero.
Please remember that, in order to vote, you must be a member in good standing with dues up-to-date. Also as stipulated by our constitution and bylaws, voting on tentative contracts only happens at the specified place and time.
Copies of the relevant summary of the tentative agreement will be made available next to the respective Ballot Box at each meeting. You can also request a copy of either summary by contacting Member Services <membership@iatse-local-b18.org>. These will be sent once they become available.
Besides going out by US Mail, a PDF of Leontyne's newsletter was also e-mailed to all members with an address on file. If you did not get a copy you think you should have, please let Member Services know so that your office record may be updated.
(Posted 9/7/17, revised 9/11)
2017 May =============================
Result of the By-Election
For the May 8th By-Election to fill the position of B18 President, the voting was as follows:
Leontyne Mbele-Mbong - 37 votes
Christine Rowland - 12 votes
abstaining - 1 vote
Leontyne is scheduled to be sworn in as President at the next general meeting, Monday, July 10.
Her term, and that of the the entire Executive Board, goes to the end of 2018.
(Posted 5/12/17)
2017 April =============================
Labor Rally on May 1
On May 1st, union members and immigrant-rights activists will be rallying in San Francisco, "A Day Without Immigrants". The San Francisco Labor Council has asked for a large turnout. Especially important is a march from Justin Herman Plaza to Civic Center. Union members are asked to gather at 1 Market (Spear and Market St.) at 11 am. The march itself begins at 12 noon.
Olga Miranda of SEIU Local 87 and Tim Paulson, executive director of the Labor Council, have issued a joint statement:
Why Our Union Members Will Be Out in the Streets. It is available
HERE.
(Posted 4/27/17)
By-Election on May 8
As announced, at the general meeting on April 10 nominations were accepted to fill the open position of President,
for a term that expires in December, 2018. Two members were nominated:
Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
Christine Rowland
An election notification is being mailed to active members this week. If you do not get this by Friday, April 21, please contact Member Services at
The election will be held Monday, May 8, from 11am to 2pm, at the office of the Local.
As Johnny Moreno's notification states, if you wish to vote by absentee ballot you should contact him in writing. Email to
All members in good-standing are eligible to vote.
(Posted 4/18/17, revised 4/19)
2017 March =============================
Site and E-mail Outage
Your Local experienced the loss of both its website and e-mail, from about Tuesday, March 7, to late on Friday, March 10. This was not due to any hacking, but an unintended consequence of a change of domain registrar and increased security scrutiny. We apologize for any inconvenience and are taking steps to better monitor for future outages.
If you sent e-mail to B18 Member Services at <membership@iatse-local-b18.org> March 6-10, please contact us again.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
(Posted 3/11/17; updated 3/13)
2017 January =============================
January 2017 Newsletter
A Newsletter from Johnny Moreno went out to all members over the last week of December 2016, for the most part by email, and to those without that by the US Mail. It was also posted on the website in full December 24-30,2016.
A PDF of the full newsletter is available HERE.
(Posted 12/24/2016 - 3/22/17)
2016 November =============================
Constitutional Changes Endorsed
At the monthly membership meeting on November 21, Johnny announced that President of IATSE Matthew D. Loeb has endorsed the constitutional modifications approved by B18 members in June.
SF Ballet Contract Vote
It was announced that B18 members who work in the Box Office and Front-of-House for San Francisco Ballet approved, by a vote of 24 to 3, the five-year Collective Bargaining Agreement offered on October 28-29.(Posted 11/11/2016)
2016 October =============================
SF Ballet Contract Vote
The following announcement was posted and also disseminated by email to all B18 members on file with addresses. A copy was also sent by US Mail to those working at San Francisco Ballet.
Dear Members,
A vote for ratification on the Tentative Agreement between the San Francisco Ballet and Local B-18 has been called in accordance with our By-Laws and Constitution. In order to vote you must be a member in good standing.
The vote will be held on
Friday, October 28th 2016 between the hours of 10:00am and 12:00pm, at the San Francisco Ballet Box Lobby located at 455 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
and
Saturday, October 29th 2016 between the hours of 4:00pm and 6:00pm, in the House Manager’s office of the War Memorial Opera house located at 301 Van Ness, San Francisco, CA 94102.
Copies of the Tentative Agreement Summary for the San Francisco Ballet Collective Bargaining Agreement will be made available at both locations next to the Ballot Box.
If you have any questions, please contact Business Agent Johnny Moreno at 415-974-0860 or by email at <b18bizagt@sbcglobal.net>.
Fraternally,
Wynne Aldana
President
IATSE Local B18
(Posted 10/21/2016)
GSA Contract Vote
As reported at the membership meeting on October 17, the tentative agreement with Guest Services of America has been rejected.
The vote, on October 5 and 6, had 4 agreeing to the proposed contract and 5 opposed to it.
(Posted 10/21/2016)
2016 September =============================
GSA Contract Vote
The following announcement was posted by our President. The information was also disseminated to those working for Guest Services of America at Moscone Center.
September 26, 2016
Dear Members,
A vote for ratification of the tentative agreement between Guest Services of America and Local B18 has been called in accordance with our By-Laws and Constitution. In order to vote you must be a member in good standing.
This vote will be held on:
Wednesday, October 5 & Thursday October 6
between 12:30pm and 2:30pm
at the GSA counter in Moscone West,
San Francisco, on 4th Street at Howard.
A summary of the tentative agreement will be made available at the GSA counter next to the ballot box.
If you have any questions, please contact Business Agent Johnny Moreno at 415-974-0860 or by email at <b18bizagt@sbcglobal.net>.
Fraternally,
Wynne Aldana
President
IATSE Local B18
(Posted 9/26/2016)
2016 June =============================
July IATSE Meeting in San Francisco
Dear fellow members,
B18, along with other IATSE Locals in the area, has the privilege of hosting the Mid-Summer Meeting of the General Executive Board of IATSE in San Francisco in July. The event will be at the Westin St. Francis on Union Square and will last from July 18th through July 22nd.
We are being asked to volunteer to help manage the PAC Table, the Sign-In Table, and the entrance to the Ballroom. Other Locals have already begun filling up the slots, and I believe this will be a great opportunity for you all to meet with your Brothers and Sisters from other IATSE Locals. Here are the times needed:
July 18 Mon. 1:30pm-5pm – 3 members needed
July 19 Tue. 9am-12:30pm – 3 members needed
July 19 Tue. 1:30pm-5pm – 3 members needed
July 20 Wed. 9am-12:30pm – 4 members needed
July 21 Thu. 9am-12:30pm – 5 members needed
July 21 Thu. 1:30pm-5pm – 3 members needed
July 22 Fri. 9am-12:30pm – 6 members needed
Interested? Please email me at
<b18bizagt@sbcglobal.net>
with your name, and any date and time slot you are available. Please put “IATSE GEB” in the subject line, and I will respond with your confirmation. Keep in mind, you must be a member in good standing.
In Solidarity,
Johnny Moreno
Your Business Agent
(Posted 6/23/2016)
Result of the General Meeting of June 20
Attending members voted unanimously to suspend the July and August General Meeting (as permitted by the Constitution and Bylaws), with the provision that an August meeting could be held if necessary. If needed, an announcement will be posted on the website by August 1.
There was also a second reading and consideration of two constitutional changes. A vote was then held and the required two-thirds of the members voting (including 9 by absentee ballot) approved the modifications. These will be forward to the International President for his endorsement.
2016 May =============================
A Constitutional Announcement
May 2, 2015
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
A committee of Local B18 members volunteered and was assembled last January to review the Constitution of our local and draft proposed changes to it. The committee is completing their work and is now ready to present these proposed changes to our membership for your review and vote.
As per our current Constitution, proposed changes are to be read before the membership at two consecutive regular meetings. After the second reading, the membership will cast their vote to accept or reject the proposed amendments.
These meetings will be held Monday, May 16th, and Monday, June 20th, starting at 6:30pm. Refreshments will be served.
A question and answer session will follow each reading. Members attending will be provided with copies of the proposed amendments, as will those members wishing to vote by absentee ballot.
The membership will cast an up or down vote on each individual article of the Constitution. The vote will be taken following the second of the two scheduled readings.
If you wish to obtain an absentee ballot, you must notify the Local, in writing, no later than Monday, June 13, 2016. Completed absentee ballots are to be returned to the local at the end of the business day by Friday June 17, 2016.
Once the voting process is completed, our local will present the amended Constitution to the International President for his final approval.
The Constitution Review Committee has worked diligently to insure that B18’s Constitution is current and that the administrative processes are efficient. We hope all members of Local B18 take the time to review this document and participate in the amendment process. We believe this will make our Union stronger going forward.
In solidarity,
Johnny Moreno
Business Agent
This announcement was first published through this website. It was also sent by email to members with email addresses on file, and sent through the US Mail to those members for whom no email address was available.
A PDF of the proposed changes is available HERE.
2016 January =============================
January 2016 Newsletter
At the beginning Janaury, the Business Agent sent out through the US Mail a newsletter to all members. This included the announcement of a dues increase (which took effect with Quarter 2) and the installation of new officers.
If you didn't get a copy, please notify the office so that your mailing address can be updated.
For a PDF of the newsletter CLICK HERE.
2015 October =============================
2015 Nominations/Election Results
October 6, 2015
Dear Members,
Nominations for the positions of Local B-18 President, Vice-President, Business Agent/Secretary Treasurer, Executive Board, Board of Trustees, and Sergeant-at-Arms were held on Monday, September 21, 2015.
Incumbents Wynne Aldana (President), Babette Ravanera (Vice-President), Johnny Moreno (Business Agent/Secretary-Treasurer), Joe Scaroni (Executive Board), and Jane Pendrey (Executive Board) were nominated without opposition, and therefore, elected into office.
Congratulations to members Sharon Cassidy and Maureen Rowland who were nominated without opposition as the new Board of Trustees, and congratulations to Antonio Vargas who was nominated without opposition as the new Sergeant-at-Arms.
They will be sworn in at the first regularly scheduled meeting of the new year, Monday, January 18th, 2016. The meeting will be held at 450 Harrison Street, San Francisco at 6:30PM in the library.
Local B-18 would like to thank Victoria Smith and Kathy Dere for their years of service.
Thanks, too, to all members who participated in the election.
In Solidarity,
Johnny
Johnny Moreno
Business Agent
I.A.T.S.E. Local B-18
2015 September =============================
2015 Elections Notice
Here is the text of a letter, dated September 7, sent out by the Business Agent/Secretary-Treasurer.
Dear Members,
In compliance with the General Laws of our organization, members are hereby notified that nominations for an Election will be called for the General Meeting scheduled Monday, September 21st, 2015 at 6:30pm in the Library of the Sailors’ Union of the Pacific Building at 450 Harrison Street, San Francisco 94103, to fill the position of the following listed officers:
- President
- Vice-President
- Business Agent/Secretary-Treasurer
- Executive Board (2 Members)
- Board of Trustees (2 Members)
- Sergeant-at-Arms
To be eligible for office, a person must have been a member in continuous good standing in our Local Union for a period of two (2) or more years and who is not disqualified from holding office under any applicable Government Law.
No member shall be nominated if absent when his/her name is presented unless his/her written consent to be a candidate has been presented and filed with the Secretary at or before the nominating meeting.
The Election will be held on Monday, November 16th, 2015 at 6:30pm in the Library of the Sailors’ Union of the Pacific Building at 450 Harrison Street, San Francisco 94103.
In the meantime, I can be reached at the following number 415-974-0860 or by email at b18bizagt@sbcglobal.net.
Fraternally,
Johnny
Johnny Moreno
Business Agent
I.A.T.S.E. Local B-18
2015 July =============================
R.I.P. - Brother Steve Genis
With sadness we report that news has just reached the B18 office of the death, in July, of Steve Genis, Sr., at the age of 87. He joined the Union in 1981, and worked at the SHN theaters in San Francisco until he retired in 2011.
2015 May =============================
Result of the General Meeting of May 18
Attending members voted unanimously by ballot to allow the suspension of the June and July General Meetings (as permitted by the Constitution and Bylaws).
Result of the Giant Shop Steward Election
At the May general meeting, Business Agent Johnny Moreno announced the results of the May 9 election for two Shop Stewards.
Sharon Cassidy and Jeff Mariani were elected by B18 members working for Guest Services at the San Francisco Giants as their shop stewards. Congratulations to Sharon and Jeff, and a big thank-you to Ai Lin Morten and Anita Whites for stepping up and demonstrating their dedication to their fellow workers, B18, and the Giants.
Giant Shop Steward Election
Dear Members who work for the SF Giants,
An election for the positions of two Shop Stewards for the San Francisco Giants Guest Services staff has been called in accordance with our By-Laws and Constitution.
The four nominees are:
Sharon Cassidy
Jeff Mariani
Ai Lin Morten
Anita Whites
The election will be held on Saturday, May 9th, 2015 at the Local B18 office located at 450 Harrison Street, Ste. 208, San Francisco. Polling hours will be from 11am to 2pm. If you require an absentee ballot, please notify this office, in writing (by mail or email), Monday, May 4th, 2015. Completed absentee ballots must be received at the Local B18 office by end of business day Friday, May 8th, 2015. Absentee ballots will also be made available at the ballpark.
All candidates shall have the right to have an observer present at the polls and counting of the ballots. To participate in the election, candidates, observers and voters must be in good standing and current on dues payments.
If I can be of any assistance to you, please contact me at 415.974.0860 or by email at <b18bizagt@sbcglobal.net>.
Fraternally,
Johnny Moreno
B18 Business Agent
May 2, 2015 [mailed and posted]
2015 April =============================
Remembering Sister Agnes Chan
With sadness, B18 notes the death of Agnes Chan – friend, social observer, usher – on April 6. Born in San Francisco on October 3, 1917, she shared with us the last 15 years and the fourth career of her long life. On March 22 she sat her last guest and gave out her last program at the Orpheum, for the Sunday matinée of Dame Edna's farewell tour.
Agnes actually started ushering while she was earning her teaching credential in the 1950s. One of her classes required that students volunteer at a theater. She loved to tell people that it was the first dollar she got as a tip taking a patron to a seat at Mae West's show at The Geary that hooked her on ushering. ("That was great," she would say and then slyly add, ". . . and I saw the show for free.")
She also liked to say that being a teacher came in handy when dealing with some theater-goers. After retiring from teaching, Agnes regularly volunteered at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, the Orpheum and Cowell theaters, and the Opera House. She joined YBCA's House Staff and became a B18 member in 2000. Eventually "House-Right" would be her regular assignment throughout the city: at the Curran she was "right-wall", at the Orpheum "Door 1", and at YBCA "first door". And she could keep a running total of the people coming through her door, knowing exactly when she didn't have enough programs.
A celebration of the life and times of Agnes Chan was held in Golden Gate Park on April 27.
(First posted 4/16/2015)
2014 September =============================
Remembering Brother Russell Dado
B18 notes with sadness the death of Russell Dado on September 21, at the age of 81. He joined the Union in 1994, and worked primarily at the War Memorial Opera House as the Box Office Ambassador.
For many audience members, Russell's cry of "curtain going up” was part of the ritual of being at the Opera or Ballet. David Gockley, General Director of SF Opera, said about Russell that "his care and concern for the patrons was exemplary and his pride in this company palpable at all times." The performance of Tosca on October 26 will be dedicated to his memory.
(First posted 9/23/2015)2014 August =============================
General Meeting Suspended
Due to circumstances around the move of the B18 office to a new location, the Executive Board decided to suspend the monthly General Meeting in August.
2014 July =============================
B18 is on the move!
(a message from the Business Agent went out in the mail and was posted here)
In early July, the management of the building we've been at on Mission Street for years told me that the B18 offices would have to move again by the end of July—this after we were relocated the same time last year. There would be no real space for us to move to within the building for 2-4 weeks and, on top of that, our next location would be in the basement at a significantly higher rent.
So I thought that it was time to bite the bullet and move from the old location. Starting in August, our office will be in the historic
Sailors' Union of the Pacific Building
450 Harrison Street, Room 208
San Francisco, CA 94105
I am still trying to work out the details for the August General Meeting. Please check back here for more information.
The Sailors' Union of the Pacific building was constructed in 1950, to provide a new home for the famous maritime union founded in 1885.
The building—and our new office—is a 4-block walk up 1st Street from Market.
Muni Metro has a stop served by the T and N lines at Folsom/Harrison on The Embarcadero. The Sailors' Union building is a shorter 5-block walk up Harrison Street from this stop. Or you can use the
10-Townsend or
12-Folsom/Pacific
to get within 2 very short blocks. Get off at the Muni stops on 2nd and Harrison and walk east on Harrison. (From Downtown, these routes have a south-bound stop just off of Market Street, on 2nd near Stevenson.)
Finally, there is usually metered street parking nearby.
Hope to see you soon at the new offices. By the way our telephone and fax numbers remain the same, though there may be a short disruption in service during the beginning of August.
Johnny Moreno 2014 June ============================= Result of the General Meeting of June 16 By a show of hands, attending members voted to suspend the July General Meeting (as permitted by the Constitution and Bylaws). 2014 February ============================= R.I.P. - Brother Joseph Moreno
It is with sadness that we report hearing of the death, in February, 2014, of Joseph "Joe" Moreno. He joined B18 on January 6, 1974, and will be missed. 2013 December ============================= In Memoriam Remembering B18 members who died late in 2012 or during 2013:
Tim Cooney Result of the December 2013 General Meeting Nominations to fill the remaining term of Tom Manion on the Executive Board were opened at the Monday, December 16, 2013 General Meeting. Joseph Scaroni name was entered into nomination and, with no other eligible candidates, Joseph was elected to the Board. Congratulations Joe! 2013 November ============================= Result of the November 18, 2013 Vote Balloting occurred at the monthly General Meeting on Monday, November 18, concerning the revision of Article VII of the General Laws of Local B18. There were 107 valid ballots cast, including absentee; 57 members were in favor of the revision, 49 were not, and 1 member cast an abstention. A two-thirds majority being required for approval, Article VII was not revised.
R.I.P. - Brother Alex Winer
This Friday, November 15, there will be a memorial to honor our Brother Alex Winer, who passed away late last week. Notice from Johnny Moreno - Business Agent November 4, 2013 Dear Members, I am pleased to announce that all the amendments to the General Laws of the San Francisco Theatrical Employees Union Local B18 proposed by the Bylaws Committee have passed. However, because of a discrepancy in the proposed amendment of Article 7, we will be holding another vote on that article. The voting will take place at the next General Meeting on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 10:30am, at the Local Office at 965 Mission Street, Ste 509, San Francisco. The corrected Article 7 proposal will be made available online on our website at www.iatse-local-b18.org. Absentee ballots must be requested in writing, and returned no later than the end of business day on Friday, November 15, 2013. Also, in compliance with the General Laws of our organization, members are hereby notified that Nominations for a Special By-Election will be called for the General Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 16, 2013 at 10:30am, at the Local Office at 965 Mission Street, Ste 509, San Francisco, to fill the position of the following listed officer for the remainder of the previous term, The office to be filled is: Executive Board Member. No member shall be nominated if absent when his name is presented, unless his written consent to be a candidate has been presented and filed with the Secretary at or before the nominating meeting. Fraternally, Johnny Moreno, Business Agent - I.A.T.S.E. Local B18 2013 October ============================= Happy Trails to Brother Tom Mannion! Tom and his wife, Linda, have headed back to the East Coast. As Business Agent, Tom was a pioneer in helping organize our Union. As a member, for over 10 years, Tom continued to strive for a better union, one that fairly represented and better served it's members. He helped organize and lead Local B18's first By-Laws Committee since the 1980's, in the hopes that we would have a more relevant document that would suit our Union Members' needs. Because of Tom's tireless efforts, we will be voting on that new document in October of 2013. A big Thank You!, Tom, for your leadership and dedication to our Labor Union's cause. We wish you well in your future endeavors. 2013 September =============================
B18 Business Agent
July 27, 2014
Nina Helgren
Joseph Naploeone
Hal Podgur
Jerry Walker
Susan Weiss
Alex Winer
Bottom of the Hill
1233 17th St., near Missouri
3pm - 6pm
Muni lines 10, 22, and 19 run nearby
Membership Meetings October 7 & 21, 2013
September 18, 2013
Dear Brothers and Sisters
A committee of Local B18 members volunteered and was assembled last spring to review the Constitution of our local and draft proposed amendments to it. The committee consulted with representatives from the I.A.T.S.E. International Office as well as representatives of other B locals within the union. The committee has recently completed their work and we are now ready to present these proposed changes to our membership for their review and vote.
As per our current Constitution, the proposed amendments are to be read before the membership at two consecutive meetings. After the second reading, the membership will cast their vote to accept or reject the proposed amendments.
Our local president has scheduled these meetings to be held at 6:30PM to 8:30PM on
OCTOBER 7th, 2013 and OCTOBER 21st, 2013.
The meetings will be held at the
MARINE FIREMEN’S UNION HALL
240 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94105.
Our meetings will be held at this larger facility due to the expected turnout. (Refreshments will be served).
A question and answer session will follow each reading. Members attending will be provided with copies of the proposed amendments, as will those members wishing to vote by absentee ballot. If you wish to obtain an absentee ballot, you must notify the local, in writing, no later than October 7, 2013. Completed absentee ballots are to be returned to the local at the end of the business day by October 18, 2013. The membership will cast an up or down vote on each individual article of the Constitution. The vote will be taken following the second of the two scheduled readings.
Once the voting process is completed, our local will present the amended Constitution to the International Office for their final approval. Also, a standing local committee will be formed to insure that our Constitution is reviewed on a regular basis and kept up to date.
The Constitution Review Committee has worked diligently to insure that our local’s Constitution is current and that the administrative processes are efficient. We hope all members of Local B18 take the time to review this document and participate in the amendment process. We believe this will make our Union stronger going forward.
In solidarity,
Johnny Moreno Joe Scaroni
Business Agent Co-Chairman
[Here is a copy of the proposed amended "General Laws".]
2013 June =============================
Vote on Tentative Agreement with SF Giants:A vote for ratification on the Tentative Agreement between the San Francisco Giants and Local B18 has been called in accordance with our By-Laws and Constitution. In order to vote you must be a member in good standing.
The Vote will be held on Friday, June 21st, 2013 between the hours of 3:30pm and 5:30pm, at the Java House located at Pier 40 Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94107.
For a hard copy of the Tentative Agreement, please see Shop Steward, Jeff Mariani, or contact him at 925-949-0900.
If you have any questions, please contact Business Agent, Johnny Moreno at 415.974.0860 or by email at <b18bizagt@sbcglobal.net>.
Fraternally,
Wynne Aldana, President - I.A.T.S.E. Local B18
2012 November =============================
Election Time!
International President Loeb has instructed each of our Local Unions to follow the AFL/CIO’s Labor 2012 election plan. Organized Labor is facing some of the most aggressive and destructive attacks in our history, and in order to combat these attacks and defeat them, we need to unite together. Each Local is being asked to organize its efforts from Leadership, Boards, Stewards, to each and every member.
In response to the AFL/CIO’s plan, Johnny Moreno will stand as Local B18’s "Local Union Coordinator" as the key contact for the local, and where all information from the District will initially go through.
Brothers Tom Mannion and Joe Scaroni have volunteered to be our “Production Site Coordinators” and will be responsible for distributing materials, postings, notices, etc. via member to member reach outs and communications.
If other members would also like to participate, please contact Business Agent Johnny Moreno at b18bizagt@sbcglobal.net or call 415-974-0860.
No To Prop 32!
Local 784 hosted a workshop against Prop 32 this past Monday on August 27th, where special guests Chuck Rocha and Steve Smith (California Labor Federation) gave an invaluable presentation on our next steps on how to get out the message to fight this clear attack against organized labor. Members Babette Ravanera, Tom Mannion, Joe Scaroni, Kathy Dere, and Johnny Moreno were present to represent Local B18, along with seven other local unions.
For more info on Prop 32:
[2012 link to a California Labor Federation posting no longer works.]
Or read this article from the LA Times:
http://articles.latimes.com/2012/aug/19/business/la-fi-hiltzik-20120819
2012 March ================================
Attention Sisters and Brothers - Bylaws Committee
For those of you who have signed up for the Local B18 Bylaws Committee, our first meeting will be held at 6pm on Monday, March 19, 2012, at the Marine Fireman’s Union Hall on 240 Second Street, San Francisco, 94105.
The next General Meeting will also be held on March 19, at 10:30am at 965 Mission Street, Ste. 250, San Francisco, 94103.
I hope to see you there.
In Solidarity,
Johnny Moreno, Business Agent
2012 January ===============================
The Giants are Looking
SF Giants will be hiring for the 2012 season. Applications will be taken on January 17th through the 19th, from 11am to 7pm each day at ATT Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107. The most qualified candidates will be chosen and will be interviewed in early February.
Results: Over 500 applications were collected. 40 people were hired as ushers.
From the New Business Agent, Johnny Moreno
At the beginning of the month, Johnny Moreno, B18's newly elected Business Agent sent out a letter to all the local's members, and it is still available here.