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.

Carpenters are responsible for the erection of displays, steps, partitions, ramps, platforms, and the crating and uncrating of display materials.

Floor Coverers are responsible for the installation of all flooring, erection of pipe and drapes, bunting, signs, flags, skirting of tables and the delivery of furniture and smokers.

Displays (without tools): Exhibitors may install and remove their own displays that do not require the use of any battery and/or electric tools for booths 10 x 20 and smaller. "Pop-up" displays may be installed by exhibitors, provided they do not exceed a 10' x 20' booth. If power tools are required, labor is required. Only full-time company personnel may be utilized to install and remove displays.

Displays (with tools): Any exhibits that require the use of battery and/or electric tools, ladders or staple guns in the assembly must be performed by union personnel.

Exhibitors are permitted to bring in materials that can be hand carried by one person in one trip, without the use of any carts or dollies from the parking garage or entrance to the exhibit hall. Any deliveries to the dock area must be handled by the Teamsters Union. Freight Shipments: All freight shipped either in advance or to show site via a common carrier, van line, private carrier, and/or air freight must be handled by union personnel

Electrical: All booth electrical work must be performed by the Electrical Workers Union.

Air, Water, Gas: All air, water and gas work must be performed by the Plumbers Union.

Exhibitors are allowed to do the technical work on their machines such as fine line balancing, programming and cleaning. All carpet vacuuming must be performed by FACILITY personnel.

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.