Local 500, and the Kravis Center recently settled a labor dispute that allowed the musical, “Jersey Boys,” to open late, just before Christmas.
The pact ended a 12-year labor dispute between the parties.
A joint press release from the union and Kravis said the agreement provides for a new 5-year labor contract, the withdrawal of all pending unfair labor practice charges and a resolution of the back pay elements of the case.
This agreement effectively ended a strike that delayed the opening of the musical which was set to start on Dec. 19. It allowed for the immediate return to work of the IATSE stagehands at the Kravis Center.
“The union looks forward to building a positive relationship that contributes to the success of the Kravis Center and gainful employment for the people we represent,” stated IATSE Local 500 Business Representative Terry McKenzie.
Jim Mitchell, Chief Operations Officer for the Kravis Center noted, “The Kravis Center is glad to resolve this dispute in a way that was acceptable to both sides. We are anxious for our theater operations to return to business as usual.”
The agreement comes just in time to get the employees back to work and provide the patrons a quality theater experience for the holidays, officials from both sides said.
“Jersey Boys,” a musical about the creation and careers of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, continues through Jan. 6.
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The KravisCenter