McCormick Place Convention Reform Law Passed

The new law calls for, among other things:

• New labor work rules that reduce crew sizes, require less overtime pay and eliminate hassles for customers.

• Expanding exhibitor rights, allowing customers to do their own work regardless of booth size.

• The appointment of a Trustee, former Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) CEO Jim Reilly, to oversee operations during an 18 month transition period and select a private manager for McCormick Place.