Labor Jurisdictions

The defined boundaries of work that union labor agreements assign to specific trade classifications at a venue or show. Labor jurisdictions determine which tasks can be performed by which union, such as which workers can operate forklifts, hang electrical fixtures, install carpet, or assemble exhibit structures. Understanding labor jurisdictions at each venue is critical for exhibit houses and supervisors when planning crew composition, budgeting labor hours, and avoiding jurisdictional disputes on the show floor.