To assist you in planning your participation in your Dallas area show, we
are certain you will appreciate knowing in advance that union labor will be
required for certain aspects of your exhibit handling. To help you
understand the jurisdiction that the various unions have in the State of
Texas, we ask that you read the following information. Decorators Union
756 and Teamsters Local 745.
As needed, Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES) will provide
members from the Teamsters union, who have jurisdiction for all material
handling within the boundaries of the convention facility. They unload all
trucks or vehicles, deliver the material to your booth and remove and
reload materials at the close of the show.
Exhibitors may hand carry what one person can carry in one trip,
provided they do not use any material handling equipment, such as
forklifts, flatbeds, dollies, etc. GES Representatives will have sole
responsibility in determining the loading and unloading procedures
on the dock of the respective facilities.
Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES) will provide Display union
personnel to provide labor for the installation and dismantling of your
exhibit. Full-time, bona fide, employees of the exhibiting companies are
allowed to set their own exhibits without assistance from this union. Any
labor services that may be required beyond what your regular full-time
employees can provide must be rendered by union labor. Labor can be
ordered in advance by returning the enclosed labor form, or on show site
at the GES Servicenter.
Electrical labor includes wiring, hookups, interconnections, electrical
signs, video taping, camera operations, (including audio and lighting), and
television and DVD connections. Assembly, installation and dismantle of
anything using electricity as a source of power is the responsibility of
union personnel. The specific contractor is chosen either by the
respective facility or by Show Management. Please check this kit for
information regarding the installation and dismantling of any electrical
needs you may have.
This area is also covered by the respective facility or an established
contractor chosen by Show Management. Responsibilities for all plumbing
supplies, to include air, water, waste and venting are covered by union
personnel. The specific contractor is chosen either by the respective
facility or by the Show Management. Please check this kit for information
regarding the installation and dismantling of any plumbing needs you may
have.
If you encounter any difficulty with any laborer, or if you are not satisfied
with the work performed, please bring this issue to the attention of the
Show Manager or the GES Servicenter staff. Please refrain from voicing
complaints directly to the craft personnel.
The personnel in charge of your exhibit should carefully inspect and sign
all Work Order forms. If there are any questions about an item on your
invoice, please bring the invoice to the appropriate GES Servicenter
personnel, and discuss it with the personnel in charge.
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.