#iatse local 798

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There's lots of stuff happening at once so have a round up:

Warner Bros and Cartoon Network animation production (various) roles are working to join The Animation Guild. [edited to clarify] “Although many might not think it, production is a specialized skill,” said Warner Bros. Animation production manager, Hannah Ferenc in an official statement. “We might not be artists or writers, but what we bring to the table goes beyond traditional creativity and gets content on the air.”

Further edit for clarity: the unionization effort is for animation production roles (not animators, who are already unionized), to bring production staff into The Animation Guild at WB and CN.

Also I'm going to point out Animation is often an under-appreciated form of media, often looked down on as lesser, or less worthy, or less high quality than live action and I'm a fan of Animation. So I extra want to voice my support for the WB and CN production staff + animators, and everyone who works in animation for all the beautiful work they do in every facet.

UPS agreed to go back and negotiate with the Teamsters union, prepared to increase pay/benefits. Tentatively...I hope this is a hopeful sign for the labor movement, and for the Hollywood strikes as well. If UPS saw the way the wind was blowing, could that make Hollywood companies feel more pressure. UPS is a massive corporation. Granted, Hollywood studios are multiple big corporations, but maybe this doesn't bode well for them stonewalling the SAG and WGA.

IATSE Local 798--Broadway makeup and hair stylists union--is voting whether or not to authorize a strike, after talks with Broadway League (the producers association) and Disney Theatrical Productions stalled. There's a very informative video embedded in the blog post from Kevin Thomas Garica, who worked on Hadestown and Anastasia. Yes, Broadway could shut down.

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(link to official post from IATSE's twitter account)

IATSE's Area Standards Locals Pen Joint Letter as ASA Negotiations with AMPTP Begin:

Dear members, Today, the 23 Area Standards Agreement (ASA) Locals begin negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) in Los Angeles, with the ASA Bargaining Committee presenting an initial package of members' demands.

For nearly a year, we have surveyed and listened to you, our members, and worked with our Local bargaining committees to define your priorities.

Partnering with the International bargaining team, we've crafted formal proposals that reflect your feedback.

Over the next two weeks, our goal is to enhance the working conditions and economic standards of every member working under the Area Standards Agreement.

Our proposals include: - Significant wage increases - Uniform benefit rate for all jurisdictions with significant increases - Protections against AI - Improving rest periods and increasing penalties - Overtime improvements - Additional holidays - Revising and/or eliminating specific sideletters - Sick leave enhancements. - Improved safety and specialized work provisions

Our goal is to build on the foundation we started three years ago by continuing to improve working conditions in the ASA.

We are committed to securing substantial contributions into the National Benefit Funds to replenish the fund's reserves and your individual CAPP accounts to pay for your health insurance. We are also deeply aware of our members' desire to improve annuity and pension contributions to help secure your future retirement.

Together, we are stronger. We remain united and committed to securing a tentative agreement that all 23 Locals will be pleased to ratify. We will continue to keep you updated throughout this process.

In solidarity, Joseph Miller, Business Agent Local 38 Simonette Berry, Business Agent Local 478 Melissa Purcell, Business Agent Local 488 Gordon Hayman, Business Manager Local 493 Robert Morales, Business Representative Local 122 Mike Akins, Business Agent Local 479 Sierra Robinson, Business Agent Local 488 Luis Neftaly Nieves, Business Agent Local 494 Cynthia O'Rourke, Business Agent Local 161 Bryan Evans, Business Representative Local 480 Mike (Bubba) Matesic, Business Agent Local 489 Irish Barber, Business Agent Local 665 James Butler, Business Agent Local 209 Chris O'Donnell, Business Manager Local 481 Kellie Larson, Business Agent Local 490 Apple Thorne, Business Representative Local 720 Pam Boyd, Recording Secretary Local 336 Laura King, Business Manager Local 484 Darla McGlamery, Business Agent Local 491 Rosemarie Levy, Business Representative Local 798 Jimmy Roberts, Business Manager Local 477 David O'Ferrall, Business Agent Local 487 Peter Kurland, Business Agent Local 492 Carl Mulert, National Business Agent USA829

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IATSE Local 798, Reel Works Partner on Makeup Artist Training Program (Exclusive)

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Getting that @iatse education today. Thanks for having me @iatselocal798 @icglocal600 #1u (at IATSE Local 798) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8UJHEGBUTB/?igshid=1s19pwti5jfd4

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IATSE Local 798 baby!

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JOIN YOUR IATSE BROTHERS & SISTERS TO CELEBRATE THE NYC PRIDE 2018! Local 764 will be marching with members of Locals 52, 600, and 798 on the last Sunday in June (June 24th). **INFORMATION FOLLOWS BELOW** Locals 52, 600 and 798 are co-hosting a pre-march event for our IATSE group at the Local 600 Office. There will be coffee, snacks, sign making and face painting between 2 and 4pm.  ***Due to policy change, all NYC Pride marchers must be wearing PARADE WRISTBANDS, which will be distributed at the Local 600 office beginning at 2pm on June 24. Friends and family are welcome, but our marching group is limited to 100 people. Anyone wanting to march must arrive at the Local 600 office before 4pm. Please arrive early to guarantee participation.*** We will leave the Local 600 office around 4pm and head to our staging area.  7th Ave will be closed begining at 10:30am. Please plan your transportation accordingly.  Remember to prepare appropriately for weather!  All bags are subject to search by the NYPD, so consider bringing small purses or "fanny packs" instead of large bags.  Pride pre-game and wristband distribution:  Local 600 Office 80 8th Ave, #1400 NYC, NY

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I've been invited to Interview with IATSE Local 798 on my Daddy's birthday! #excited #FacesByFre #mydadismyangel #oscarBound (at IATSE Local 798)

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Jessica Padilla IATSE local 798 I Vote because it is a privilege and not a given. I Vote for all of the women who came before me who were not given a voice or options. I Vote in support of all of of my LGBTQ friends and family. I Vote for science and information based facts. I Vote for all of my Mexican, Asian, and Jewish ancestors that faced uphill battles and discrimination to make a life that was better for the future generations to come. I Vote for every woman who has the right to Choose what to do with her own body. I Vote for the desire to fight climate change and for all of the species on the brink of extinction. I Vote because I believe in unions and the right to a safe work environment. I Vote because giving up and giving in are not an option. https://www.instagram.com/p/CF2HgjOh83Q/?igshid=1wv3qhzovhefl

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Thanks to @iatselocal798 for hosting the national meeting of @icglocal600 even with more space we were at standing room only. @iatse #1u #local600 (at IATSE Local 798)

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From IATSE Local 798 President Rose Chatterton posted this lovely selfie to show her #UnionPowerCard! #798Activist #798Leadership #UnionStrong #LocalsStrongerTogether . . @Regrann from @rosehair798 - #proudunionmember #righttoworkiswrong #solidarity #local798 @iatse #resist Unions help improve wages and working conditions. Wages in right-to-work states are lower than states without those laws on the books. SHOUT NO to right-to-work legislation! - #regrann

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IATSE members riding together to #wmw2017. Locals 1, 52, 600, 798, and 829 were all represented in Solidarity with the ride hosts, Local 764. #IATSESOLIDARITY #IAWOMENUNITED #IATSEStrong #unionsmakeamericagreat