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IATSE Pride Committee Update
IATSE Pride Committee Update July 6, 2020 Pride Month Now that Pride month is over, we just wanted to thank everyone who came out to celebrate with us! We held two Town Halls, "How to Start a Pride Committee" and our Juneteenth session with Rashad Robinson of Color of Change, and two social events. The first was a virtual Pride
The Union Plus Free College Benefit …
The Union Plus Free College Benefit is making available additional financial aid to members who may need additional assistance due to
IATSE Official Bulletin Second Quarter Issue
The I.A.T.S.E. Official Bulletin Second Quarter 2020 issue (Number 668) is now available online. The 2nd Quarter 2020 IATSE Bulletin 'Election 2020, It's Up To Us' is out now! Read up on what Local members are doing to help in the fight against COVID-19, financial and medical resources and why elections
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Make Them Hear You!
Make no mistake, if congress does not extend Enhanced Unemployment, families and economies across this nation will face economic devastation. Together, let's remind lawmakers of the severity of this crisis and demand further action. Top Priorities for Entertainment Workers in Subsequent COVID-19 Legislation Congress has
Today’s Jobs report doesn’t tell the w
Today's jobs report doesn't tell the whole story. In this crisis, middle class entertainment workers were the first to lose work, and will be among the last to return. There is tremendous suffering and pain on the ground right now, and there is much more work to be done. We cannot allow lawmakers to weaponize the Jobs numbers to
Webinar: “Diversity in the Workplace”
We've been asked to share this notice from our colleagues at Motion Picture Costumers IATSE Local 705 in Los Angeles. Please note that pre registration is required for the July 01 workshop session with 705 directly
NEW RIGHTS FOR WORKERS
New Rights for Workers! Today, July 1, the minimum wage increases in Chicago and across Illinois, plus the Fair Workweek takes effect in the city. The COVID crisis has made it clear that the lowest paid workers are actually the most essential to keeping our city and state moving. More than just our thanks, these workers