Common use of The Request Clause in Contracts

The Request. 1. The University will communicate in writing the estimated need for stagehands to the Business Representative at least twenty-eight (28) days prior to a performance for which stagehands are needed. 2. The Business Representative of IATSE will confirm the call in writing no later than twenty-one (21) days prior to the performance. 3. The University will endeavor to finalize the specific number of stagehands needed for the call at least one (1) week in advance. Any decrease in staffing between 48 and 24 hours of the call start time will result in the eliminated stagehands being paid a four (4) hour minimum. 4. Any decrease in staffing within 24 hours of the call start time will result in the eliminated stagehands being paid an equivalent of the call hours up to an eight (8) hour maximum. This payment is required regardless of the stagehands being present at the call. 5. A new call issued for an event, previously unscheduled with IATSE, within 48 hours of the call start time shall be billed at one and one-half times (1.5) the prevailing rate.