Monday, March 15, 2010

Teamsters yell 'cut' on plum movie-set jobs

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports:
It's a chance to rub elbows with Hollywood stars.

And make good money while doing it.

For years, a select group of Teamsters Local 107 members have apparently been on a short list for high-paying jobs on movie shoots in the Philadelphia area.

That may change.

In response to an investigation alleging favoritism and nepotism in the local's hiring process, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters has appointed an outside trustee to oversee job assignments within the movie and trade-show industries. The trustee will operate from Local 107 headquarters on Southampton Road.