Agreement - Teamsters Local 399

Steward for cause shall not be limited in any manner by this provision;
such Steward shall be subject to the provisions of Paragraph 62,
“Seniority;” such preference in layoff or recall shall not apply on the
sixth or seventh day worked in such Steward’s workweek or holidays,
nor to station jobs, nor where it would disturb the continuity of a project;
and such Steward shall not have such preference over employees who
have been specially rehearsed or cued for a job, nor persons operating
specialized equipment.
Under this provision, only one such Steward may ordinarily be
designated who will have such preference in layoff and rehire as
provided above. This does not preclude the Union from appointing
“acting” Stewards, but such employees shall not be considered, in any
manner whatsoever, as Stewards hereunder for the purpose of preference
in layoff and rehire, as above provided, unless the Steward entitled to
such preference in layoff and rehire is on vacation or on distant location
in which case an “acting” Steward designated by the Union shall be
accorded such preference in layoff and rehire. The Union shall notify
Producer in advance of any such appointment. In those instances in
which there is more than one Steward, both Stewards shall have equal
preference in layoff and rehire.
55. Employment of Gang Bosses
Studio
Gang Boss rates will be paid to those workers designated by the
Producer to take charge of a crew of employees or a project. The
Producer will not unreasonably fail to designate a Gang Boss on such
jobs or projects that require Gang Boss supervision.
Distant Location
When local drivers are hired on a production on distant location in
the thirteen (13) Western states (Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Montana,
Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, California, Nevada, Arizona, New
Mexico and Hawaii), Producer shall either assign a Gang Boss subject to
the provisions of Paragraph 62, "Seniority," to the production or shall
designate a Gang Boss in Los Angeles who shall be paid not less than
the number of hours worked each day by the local gang boss on the
production.
56. Leaves of Absence
A regular employee’s request for a leave of absence not to exceed
six (6) months will be given consideration by the Producer, and the
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