"Local One is very excited and proud of our success in the great number of our members who have recently been certified as ETCP Technicians," said Local One I.A.T.S.E. president James J. Claffey, Jr. "We believe that this achievement demonstrates our commitment to educating and training our members to provide the best service possible to our many employers, as well as enforcing, enhancing and protecting the traditional jurisdiction of Local One."
President Claffey added, "Congratulations and thanks are also in order to the Trustees of Local One I.A.T.S.E.'s Training, Education and Technology (TET) Fund and Education Committee Chairman Brother Paul Dean, Jr. for supporting, funding and coordinating all of our newly established initiatives and objectives."
"We are extremely proud to add some of Broadway's finest theatre riggers to the list of ETCP Certified Technicians," said chairman of the Local's Board of Trustees, Paul F. Dean, Jr. who helped organise a four-day training course prior to the exam administration. "Our members who are ETCP certified also include technicians from Lincoln Centre, The Metropolitan Opera House and various television studios who work throughout Local One's jurisdiction which includes Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Westchester and Putnam Counties."
Eddie Raymond, chair of the PLASA North American Board, said, "Once again Local 1 of the I.A.T.S.E. has demonstrated that they are leaders in the Theatrical Industries. By hosting the ETCP Theatre Rigger Certification Exam and successfully certifying 36 members, Local 1 has set the standard for theatre locals throughout the Alliance. As someone involved for over 10 years in this initiative I am particularly proud that Local 1 has embraced the ETCP certification program as a way to demonstrate the commitment to safety and skill of their membership."
Each of these Certified Theatre Riggers is now listed on the ETCP website below.
(Jim Evans)
