To assist you in planning your participation in your show, we are certain you will appreciate knowing in advance that union labor will be required for certain aspects of your exhibit handling.

Loading, unloading, forklift operation, installation and dismantling of drapery and furniture and the movement of freight, empties and Contractor equipment. Deliver and pick up rolled carpet, including specialty carpet and contractor's carpet. Sort, distribute, install and remove table topping and skirting of Contractor's tables.

Electricians are primarily responsible for work relating to electrical systems; handling and installing suspended electric motors, truss, lights, and signage; power supply and distribution, including hookups and interconnections.

Provide plumbing, compressed air, water and drains.

Riggers are primarily responsible for work relating to the lifting or moving of objects which require mechanical lifting. Riggers work includes:
a. Operate forklifts with respect to machinery and equipment that requires specialized lifting or handling.
b. Operate forklifts for rigging in exhibit booths and moves crates within exhibit booth space associated with the performance of their work.
c. Move oversized or abnormally heavy objects.
d. Raise and lower oversized or heavy exhibit booth structures.
e. Operate and utilize genie lifts as required.

Lay, and remove all floor coverings; including Exhibitor owned booth carpet, install and dismantle exhibit booth structures, install, dismantle, operate and handle Audio Visual equipment used in exhibit booths when supplied by an Audio-Visual Contractor.

Our work rules prohibit the SOLICITATION OR ACCEPTANCE of tips in cash, product or gifts in kind by any employee (union or non-union). Our employees are paid appropriate wages denoting professional status, therefore tipping of any kind is not allowed.

Customer acknowledges that the show site and surrounding areas are active work zones. Customer, its agents, employees and representatives are present at their own risk.

GES requires the highest standards of integrity from all employees. Please call our confidential Always Honest hotline at 800-443-4113 to report fraudulent or unethical behavior.