Wednesday, August 18, 2010

DISPUTE BREWING AT NEW YORK MERC-BENZ FASHION WEEK

 DISPUTE AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

In the run-up to New York fashion weeks sep 9  opening , a dispute is brewing between IMG fashion , which produces the biannual event & International Alliance  of  Theatrical stage Employees , the union that oversees  much of the stage hand and other theaterical labour used at the performing Art Complex , and Lincoln Centre for the performing arts.

   With preliminary setup for the fashion event sheduled  to begin this weekend , the union will hold an emergency board meeting on tuesday morning to discuss its options.

 The out come of the current dispute will have an impact not only on this seasons shows but will also set a precedent for the future relationship between the two groups. IMG has a five year contract to host fashion week at Lincoln centre.[pic n details at wall street journal]
 

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