Effective August 1, 2010, McCormick Place will implement several changes related to recently passed legislation aimed at lowering prices and improving service for exhibitors and show management.
These changes will dramatically lower prices for our customers and allow exhibitors and show management to complete work that previously required the hiring of union labor.
The changes fall into the following major areas:
- Standardized Straight Time, Overtime, and Double Time Provisions for all show work completed by workers represented by the following labor unions:
Electricians
Plumbers
Carpenters
Decorators
Riggers
Teamsters
- Expanded Exhibitor Rights which will allow exhibitors or their full-time employees to complete a wide range of tasks which were previously prohibited. The rights will be extended to all exhibitors regardless of the size of their booth.
- Significant changes to Focus One operations including a new name (Exhibitor and Technical Services) and changes to pricing and service delivery.
- New pricing plans for banquet services, and cash sales provided by Chicago Restaurant Partners.
- A new Automobile and Small Utility Vehicle policy that will allow exhibitors to deliver, unload, and reload certain exhibits, equipment, and materials without paid assistance.
For additional information about a specific item, please follow the links below.
Audio Webinar regarding McCormick Place Phase I changes
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