Originally Posted by raisin
Is it a good plan because the waiters were surly, or just because you don't like unions?
The latter. Berghoff waiters were always pleasant, helpful, and professional in my experience.
Unions have cost me time and trouble most every time I encounter them. Bad problems with shows in the Chicago area, which of course is why many exhibitions are moving to Las Vegas, Orlando, etc.
"Plug in a lamp in your booth? Why, certainly, I'll have to call the electrician. He'll be here in three hours. Please fill out this form and leave a check for $56, for a minimum half-hour at $112 an hour, with Exhibition Services."