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  W. Willard Wirtz, Secretary of Labor, United States Department of Labor, Plaintiff v. American Guild of Variety ...
AGVA challenged the propriety of the exercise of jurisdiction by this court in three affirmative defenses in its answer relating to the question of exhaustion of administrative remedies.
Margaret Carlson of AAA that AGVA proposed to have the ballots mailed for the election on August 2 and 3 and that the deadline for receipt of ballots and tallying votes was September 11.
AGVA was plainly aware that although there were 95 candidates who filed acceptances, these candidates had aligned themselves with one of the three slates, and campaign literature would be sent out on behalf of a slate rather than an individual candidate to the AGVA membership which approached 14,000.
www.ipsn.org /court_cases/wirtz_v_american_guild_1967-01-18.htm   (10523 words)

  
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Artist Employee(s) shall not be required to perform or appear nor shall the Operator Employer request or require the Artist Employee(s) to perform or appear, directly or indirectly, in television regardless of the point of origin of the telecast without first securing the written consent and approval thereto of AGVA.
Such arbitrations held before the American Arbitration Association shall be held in New York City when ever practical and whenever in the opinion of the AGVA Executive Board or the American Arbitration Association, the holding of such arbitration in New York City does not create substantial injustice to either party to the dispute.
AGVA, by reason of the provisions of this Agreement, shall, in addition to the rights of the Artist Employee(s) provided hereunder, have the right to administer and enforce the provisions of this Agreement.
www.indie-music.com /downloads/contracts/performance.txt   (1752 words)

  
 BackStage - Performing Arts Resources - Theatre and Fine Arts - Acting Resources
The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) represents the interests of professional musicians.
Actors' Equity Association and the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), in a newly united effort, are attempting to stage a coup against the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA), the union that represents the legendary dance troupe the Rockettes in its contract with Radio City Music Hall.
Actors' Equity Association and the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)—two performers' unions that have in recent years made an attempt at co-jurisdiction on Broadway and considered the possibility of merger—have parted ways.
www.backstage.com /bso/career_advice/unions/agva.jsp   (396 words)

  
 Jacksonville 56 & 72
At the time Elvis was a member of the musician's union and it was his controversial body movements and dance steps that put him under the variety artists jurisdiction.
All of his acts (Elvis was traveling with his band and other performers) belonged to the American Guild of Variety Artists and if Elvis did not cooperate, Mr.
I searched a little deeper and found out that the American Guild of Variety Artists had told Elvis unless he joined AGVA, and his manager (Colonel Parker) posted bond and insurance for the other acts in Elvis' show, AGVA would prevent the other acts from appearing.
www.elvis-collectors.com /ccshowrev15.html   (850 words)

  
 NYU Libraries | Sources in U.S. Women's Labor History: Archival Manuscript Collections
The American Guild of Musical Artists was founded in 1936 by 22 solo musical artists who wanted to eliminate unfair practices in their professions, promote the musical arts, and further the mutual aims of artists in the United States.
The United Scenic Artists originated as the United Scenic Artists Association, chartered by the AFL in 1918 as Local 829, Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America.
During this period she became a member of the Communist Party and in 1922 was an American delegate to the Fourth Congress of the Communist International in Moscow.
www.nyu.edu /library/bobst/research/tam/women/new_markup/manscrpt.html   (6748 words)

  
 Associated Actors and Artistes of America - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Associated Actors and Artistes of America (4As), an AFL-CIO affiliate, is the primary association of trade unions for performing artists in the United States.
The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA)
This article related to a United States labor union is a stub.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Associated_Actors_and_Artistes_of_America   (89 words)

  
 American Circus Lingo
AGVA — The American Guild of Variety Artists, a (currently) 5,000-member union representing performers in the variety entertainment field, including circuses, Las Vegas showrooms and cabarets, musical variety shows, comedy showcases, dance revues, magic shows and amusement park shows, arena and auditorium productions on tour.
Opinions vary on the AGVA, generally concluding that it is at least as honest as the Teamsters and at least as useful to the performers as PATCO was to Reagan-era air-traffic controllers.
Can be placed in any orientation: straight-up arrows every few miles to let you know you're on the right road, a single tilted arrow to warn of an upcoming turn, and two or three tilted arrows in a group to indicate where to turn.
www.goodmagic.com /carny/c_a.htm   (6215 words)

  
 Penny Singleton Tribute Site
She was known as an All-American housewife popular comic strip character and had received thousands of letters a year from women asking her advice on everything from budgeting to cooking.
Penny Singleton took on an entirely new role in the 1960s when she was elected vice president of the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA), a performers' union.
Penny became known to subsequent generations of Americans as the voice of Jane Jetson, the space-age cartoon mother with the fabulous kitchen, the robotic maid, and the flying car.
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 actorsequity.org | Actors' Equity Association Labor Affiliation
Equity is a member of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO).
All of the major performing artist unions are a part of the AFL-CIO.
AGVA, the American Guild of Variety Artists, covers nightclubs, arena shows and ice shows.
www.actorsequity.org /AboutEquity/laboraffiliation.asp   (219 words)

  
 Contributors
Her culinary interests include foodways of the Pacific Islands, American regional foods, and food writing in the early twentieth century.
Food historian, food artist, and international food performer; former lecturer in history of psychology, Universidad Complutense de Madrid; former owner and chef, Los Siete Jardines; author (with Lourdes March), The Heritage of Spanish Cooking; gastronomic consultant; designer of ceremonies of logophagy.
Teacher; author, A Question of Balance: Artists and Writers on Motherhood and A Swedish Kitchen: Reminiscences and Recipes; her website is www.swedishkitchen.com.
www.culinarybiographies.com /html/contributors.html   (2501 words)

  
 Professional Organizations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
American Guild of Musical Artists Represents artists in the fields of opera, dance and concerts
American Guild of Variety Artists Represents performers in the variety entertainment field, including performers in Broadway, Off-Broadway, Cabaret productions, night club entertainers and theme park performers.
The Dramatists Guild of America The professional association of American playwrights.
www.willcall.org /web/professional.htm   (169 words)

  
 GIAA - Mission Statement   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
TO PROMOTE positive images of Italian Americans in the mass media and popular culture whenever possible while keeping the Italian American community and general public informed that actors must sometimes accept stereotypical roles in order to "earn a living" in a tough industry.
Through the years it has experienced many transitions as other theatrical unions and guilds emerged and jurisdictions were juggled.
The IAU, now also recognized as GIAA, has grown from just 68 active members in 1998 to currently 250 Italian American actors, writers, singers, directors, producers and comics.
www.nygiaa.org /mission.htm   (246 words)

  
 Burnett, Carol
Carol Burnett has been Outstanding Comedienne for the American Guild of Variety Artists five times and recipient of five Emmys.
The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences proclaimed her Woman of the Year; a Gallup Poll found her to be one of America's 20 Most Admired Women in 1977.
The latter is, in many ways, most significant, as Burnett's personal style and endearing "everywoman" qualities resulted from a life filled with emotional abuse and the ravages of poverty.
www.museum.tv /archives/etv/B/htmlB/burnettcaro/burnettcaro.htm   (1146 words)

  
 Broadway Theater Dance Workshop
He is a member of Actor's Equity Association, Screen Actor's Guild, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the American Guild of Musical Artists and the American Guild of Variety Artists.
She is a proud member of Actor’s Equity Association and the American Guild of Variety Artists.
He danced professionally with the Kansas City Ballet for ten years, performing a wide variety of principal, soloist, corps de ballet, and character roles, and he taught ballet at the Kansas City Ballet School prior to moving to Santa Fe in 2001.
www.btdw.org /faculty.html   (1101 words)

  
 MichaelBarrier.com -- Links
The following artists and writers have also put up sites, all worth an occasional visit: David Pruiksma (former animator on Disney features), John Canemaker (animator, teacher, and author of a half dozen outstanding books), Gene Deitch (the director who revived the Terrytoons studio in the fifties), and animators Jamie Beard, Bill Wray, and Aaron Lane.
This is a well-organized, easy-to-navigate site, with individual pages devoted to each short, and it's not all dry data, by any means: Malone devotes a lot of space on each page to visitor comments on the shorts.
Far larger is The Big Cartoon Database, which encompasses not just Disney but many other American cartoon studios, and thousands of cartoons, both theatrical and TV, with synopses and credits and occasional production notes for many of them.
www.michaelbarrier.com /links.htm   (1269 words)

  
 Unions of the AFL-CIO
American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM)
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA)
www.aflcio.org /aboutus/unions/index.cfm?RenderForPrint=1&ORGID=93   (311 words)

  
 Guide to the Robert Louis Aronson. Associated Actors And Artistes Of America Merger Study Papers,1924-1960 [bulk ...
Consist primarily of reports and supporting research materials collected for a study on the proposed merger of several performers' unions affiliated with the Associated Actors and Artistes of America.
The unions were: Actors' Equity Association (AEA); American Federation of Radio Artists (AFRA); American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA); Television Authority (TVA); American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA); and Chorus Equity Association (CEA).
Study conducted by a committee of three professors of industrial and labor relations in order to advise six Associated Actors and Artistes of America (AAAA) unions on their proposed merger.
rmc.library.cornell.edu /EAD/htmldocs/KCL05267.html   (416 words)

  
 Seattle Writergrrls - Resources
The American Library Association annual awards for children's literature, including the Caldecott Medal and Newbery Medal.
Formed in 1971, this international organization offers "a variety of services to people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children's literature.
The NWU is the trade union for freelance writers of all genres who work for American publishers or employers.
www.seattlewritergrrls.org /resources.html   (4858 words)

  
 Mooney Green Baker & Saindon Labor Union Page--Starting With A   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
American Federation of Railroad Police, The Amtrak Police Benevolent Association
American Nurses Association, a hybrid organization, providing a comprehensive range of services to its members
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Health and Retirement Funds
www.mooneygreen.com /labor_a_main.shtml   (2972 words)

  
 A legacy in dispute - News - costumes, sets from Ballet Russes Dance Magazine - Find Articles
After numerous rounds of negotiations that began as early as February, the union representing the Rockettes, the American Guild of Variety Artists, reached a new contract agreement with the Rockettes' employer, Radio City Entertainment, at the end of the summer.
Some veteran Rockettes say that the decision to dismantle the roster system shows an underestimation of the value that years of experience bring to achieving a uniform look for the Christmas Spectacular.
Debby Murphy, a Rockette for twelve years and a union representative notes, "We are an American icon.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1083/is_12_76/ai_94671980   (418 words)

  
 Velocity Circus Personnel
Personal Artists Manager for Bill Graham Presents, Inc. managing headliner acts such as the Gin Blossoms, Neville Brothers, and Aaron Neville.
Rita Abrams is the creator of the musical stage version of John Gray’s MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS, represented by Columbia Artist Theatricals.
DuBeq's love of classic and contemporary lavish stage spectaculars propels him to create fantastic costume, hair and makeup designs, while his artistry (inspired by both Bob Mackie and Erte) in both costuming and set design has gained recognition from leading entertainment producers.
www.gregangelo.com /personnel.htm   (1061 words)

  
 AboutUs - Professional Center for the Arts
One voice studio/editing bay, two administrative offices, two bathrooms with showers, a dressing room and a large 450 square foot waiting room complete this beautiful facility.
Our staff are members of Dance Masters of America, Actors Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television & Radio Artists, American Guild of Variety Artists and the American Guild of Musicians Association.
The Professional Center for the Arts provides a variety of dance, acting and voice classes that carefully consider each students developmental age, motor skills, and capabilities.
www.professionalcenterforthearts.com /AboutUs.asp   (713 words)

  
 TIME.com: -- Apr. 1, 1957 -- Page 1
A royal visitor in Saudi Arabia, Iran's handsome Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi donned a seamless broadcloth robe, joined other pilgrims in a trek to Mecca, Islam's holiest city.
Said she: "I now see why American women lose their husbands.
The Iron Curtain was successfully scaled by the U.S.'s Olympic Hammer-Throw Champion Harold Connolly, 25, who, having shaken free of Red tape, planned this week to marry his true love, Czechoslovakia's Olympic Discus-Throw Champion Olga Filcotova, 24, in Prague.
www.time.com /time/archive/preview/0,10987,867577,00.html   (503 words)

  
 GIAA Mission   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
GIAA Mission ~GIAA~ GUILD OF ITALIAN AMERICAN ACTORS Founded in 1937 as the ITALIAN ACTORS UNION
An affiliate of the AFL-CIO A Branch of the Associated Actors and Artistes of America The Italian Actors Union was founded in 1937 by the late Antonio Maiori.
The IAU, now also recognized as GIAA, has always maintained a membership which never lacked a pride in heritage and confidence it its members talents and contributions to Italy and America.
www.angelfire.com /ny/giaa/mission.html   (167 words)

  
 American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA) - VisualNet - Public Services & Associations Unions & Guilds New York :: ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA) - VisualNet - Public Services & Associations Unions & Guilds New York :: VisualNet - The International Film, TV & Ad Production Directory
Directory > Public Services & Associations > Unions & Guilds > USA > New York
American Society Of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ascap)
americanguildofvarietyartistsagva.visualnet.com   (76 words)

  
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 CHUCK MANGIONE PHOTO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
This is a limited edition numbered 8 x 10 color print of Chuck Mangione and his band performing at the 1978 American Guild of Variety Artists awards presentation at Cesar's Palace in Las Vegas.
I have several other views of him rehearsing and performing with the band and with and without his hat.
For faster service, insurance, combining shipping on multiple items etc. please inquire by email at the "contact" link on the home page.
www.jarogers.com /mangione.htm   (138 words)

  
 Arnold Kaufman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Kaufman has been associated with the RKO General Inc. for over 25 years and made his way to the position of Vice President for Corporate Development.
He was Director of Cablecom General Inc., a Trustee of the American Guild of Variety Artists Welfare Fund, Chairman of the American Guild of Variety Artists Finance Committee, and the President of Arnold Kaufman, Inc.
A devoted alumnus, he also achieved the position of Director of the National Council of Northeastern University.
www.gonu.com /hall/akaufman.html   (238 words)

  
 Acting It - Information and Top Picks about Acting   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Actors Guild (SAG) Producer Resource Screen Actors Guild (SAG) http://www.sag.com E-mail: saginfo@sag.org The Actor Locate number is (323) 549-6737 or (323)954-16009:00 a.m.
Actors Guild Screen Actors Guild Booth 2143 5757 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90036 USA +1.213.549.6850 +1.213.549.6801 fax Allen Weingartner Senior Administrator The...
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