Many large venues, convention centers, and exhibition halls in Atlanta and surrounding areas operate under union labor agreements. These agreements play an important role in maintaining safety standards and organized operations, but they can also affect how event rentals are delivered, installed, and removed.
At Modern Event Rental, we regularly work within union environments and collaborate closely with venue teams, show management, and union labor to ensure events are executed smoothly and in compliance with venue policies.
Union venues typically require specific tasks—such as freight handling, furniture installation, electrical work, or rigging—to be performed by union labor rather than outside vendors. Common union-regulated venues include:
Each venue has its own rules and labor jurisdictions, which are enforced by the venue and union representatives.
When an event takes place in a union venue, certain aspects of rental service may be impacted, including:
These rules are established by the venue and unions—not by the rental provider—and must be followed to avoid delays, penalties, or shutdowns.
Modern Event Rental has experience supporting events in union-regulated environments and understands the importance of planning ahead. Our approach includes:
By working collaboratively with union labor and venue teams, we help reduce friction and support a smoother installation process.
While Modern Event Rental provides high-quality event furniture and logistical coordination, there are limitations in union environments that clients should be aware of:
These limitations are not a reflection of service capability, but rather a requirement of union agreements that govern the venue.
Understanding union requirements early in the planning process helps avoid unexpected challenges. Sharing venue details, show manuals, and production schedules allows Modern Event Rental to coordinate effectively and advise on what is feasible within union guidelines.
Early planning helps ensure:
Union venues are a standard part of large-scale event production, and working within their guidelines is essential for success. Modern Event Rental brings experience, preparation, and clear communication to events held in union-regulated venues throughout Atlanta and beyond.
Our goal is to support clients with dependable rental solutions while respecting venue rules and labor requirements—so events can move forward efficiently and professionally.
A union venue is a facility where specific event-related tasks—such as freight handling, installation, electrical work, or rigging—are governed by union labor agreements. These rules are enforced by the venue and must be followed by all vendors.
Union labor is commonly required at large convention centers, exhibition halls, trade show venues, and some hotels or civic facilities, particularly for large-scale or multi-day events.
Union rules can determine who is allowed to unload equipment, install furniture, move items on the show floor, or make adjustments during the event. These requirements can impact scheduling, setup timing, and on-site flexibility.
Yes. Modern Event Rental has experience supporting events in union-regulated venues and regularly coordinates with show management, venue operations, and union labor to ensure compliance with venue policies.
Yes. In some union environments, Modern Event Rental may not be permitted to install, move, or adjust rental items once they arrive on the show floor. These limitations are set by the venue and labor agreements.
Layout changes may require additional union labor and must follow venue rules. Last-minute changes can be limited by labor availability, scheduling windows, or venue restrictions.
Union labor costs are typically determined and billed by the venue or show organizer, not the rental provider. These costs are separate from rental fees.
Providing venue details, show manuals, load-in schedules, and event timelines early allows for better coordination, accurate quoting, and fewer on-site delays.
