Local 871 NewsUpdates about IATSE Local 871https://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News2023 IATSE Member Census FAQhttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1427/2023-iatse-member-census-faqActivism,General,IATSEThu, 03 Aug 2023 17:06:56 GMT<p><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/2023-05-03-Member-Census-Logo-clearbg-e1684950988968.png" style="width: 800px; height: 196px;" title="" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:larger;">T</span>he IATSE Member Census was created to ensure the union&rsquo;s actions and priorities reflect the needs and experiences of the membership.</p> <p>The purpose of gathering this information is to provide Locals and the International with the most current and accurate membership data that can help inform decision-making, bargaining, organizing, and political and legislative actions.</p> <p>To our members who have already taken the census, thank you. To anyone who has yet to take the IATSE Member Census, we have compiled our most-asked questions since the launch to help assist you.</p> <p><a href="https://sri.cornell.edu/iatse/" target="_blank">Click here to take the IATSE Member Census.</a></p> <p><strong>What will the information gathered in the 2023 IATSE Member Census be used for?</strong></p> <p>The information and data gathered from the Member Census will help the International gain valuable insights into the membership that will help ensure future actions reflect the union&rsquo;s membership and empower the union to better advocate for member&rsquo;s rights and interests. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What if I took the Member Census before the July 17 relaunch?</strong></p> <p>If you completed the Member Census between the July 10<sup>th</sup> initial launch and July 17<sup>th</sup> relaunch, you DO NOT need to take it again.</p> <p><strong>I&rsquo;m a member of multiple Locals. How many times should I take the Member Census?</strong><br /> You will need to only take one (1) Member Census, even if you are a member of multiple IA Locals. <u>Members will not be able to take the Census more than once.</u></p> <p><strong>How long does the Member Census take?</strong><br /> The IATSE Member Census was designed to be completed in just a few minutes.</p> <p><strong>Where do I take the IATSE Member Census if I am an active member of the IA but did not receive the email link?</strong><br /> Click here to take the 2023 IATSE Member Census: <a href="https://sri.cornell.edu/iatse/" target="_blank">https://sri.cornell.edu/iatse/</a> or scan the QR code below.<br /> <br /> <img alt="" src="/Portals/0/Screenshot%202023-08-02%20113325.png" style="width: 180px; height: 178px;" title="" /></p> <p><strong>I am having trouble accessing or completing the Member Census.</strong><br /> If you are unable to access the IATSE Member Census or are experiencing issues completing your Census, please contact Cornell ILR Research Director for Worker Rights &amp; Equity, Anne Marie Brady.</p> <p><a href="https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/worker-institute/iatse-census/contact-us" target="_blank">Click here for the contact form.</a></p> <p><strong>My browser froze/ I was having internet connectivity issues while taking the Member Census. What should I do?</strong><br /> You can refresh the link and be able to complete your Census.</p> <p><strong>The Member Census is asking for my contact information. Will my information remain confidential? </strong><br /> Yes, your participation in the 2023 IATSE Member Census is strictly confidential. Your information is encrypted and will be analyzed by Cornell University&rsquo;s Worker Institute.</p> 1427The Hollywood Commission Entertainment Surveyhttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1420/the-hollywood-commission-entertainment-surveyActivism,GeneralThu, 27 Oct 2022 22:21:30 GMT<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/2022HollywoodEntertainmentSurvey_LaunchPost1_1080x1080.jpg" style="width: 400px; height: 400px;" title="" /></p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:100.0%;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:100.0%;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:600px;"> <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:100.0%;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>The Hollywood Commission is the industry&#39;s leading group aimed at ending discrimination, harassment, bullying, and abuse in the entertainment industry.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Today, the Hollywood Commission is launching a very important initiative - its second Entertainment Survey.<br /> <br /> You can help give a voice to entertainment industry workers while providing the community with crucial insight surrounding the progress made in the past five years towards meaningful systemic change. We encourage our members to participate in this anonymous survey, which is open through November 27, 2022.</p> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://hollywoodentertainmentsurvey.org/">Click here to take the survey!</a></h4> <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:100.0%;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong>FAQs</strong></p> <p><strong>What is the Hollywood Commission?</strong></p> <p>The Hollywood Commission is focused on building respect on set and in the broader industry workplace. Everything the commission does is in furtherance of that goal. The organization is chaired by Anita Hill and board members Kathleen Kennedy and Nina Shaw.</p> <p><strong>Is the survey anonymous?</strong></p> <p>The survey is completely anonymous &ndash; you will not be asked for any personal information, and any identifying information that you do provide will be scrubbed by an independent third party before it is submitted to the&nbsp;Hollywood&nbsp;Commission. Local 871 will not see any individual responses. &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How will the information from the survey be used?</strong></p> <p>In 2019-20, the&nbsp;Hollywood&nbsp;Commission conducted its first survey of 9,630 entertainment workers in television and film, commercials, live theater, music, broadcast news, talent representation, public relations, and corporate settings.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can find the full reports&nbsp;<a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hollywoodcommission.org%2Fhollywood-survey&amp;data=05%7C01%7CJMastopietro%40iatse.net%7Cc4387302341b4f45b5f408dab2c074cf%7C2df90b63cf6e467b8dd663f975519878%7C0%7C0%7C638018836923867494%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=kNb7bQ9P0cRG7A3lM%2BaXQ424LMG%2BRppIhphwwO%2FIGeo%3D&amp;reserved=0">here</a>.</p> <p>With a goal of 20,000 responses &ndash;&nbsp;double the participation of the first survey &ndash; the new survey builds on the results of that groundbreaking work.&nbsp;When the results are tabulated, the Commission expects to learn which strategies are providing an impact toward cultural change, and where systems can be improved. Survey responses will focus the Hollywood Commission&rsquo;s efforts over the next several years&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;informing the issues that it will elevate for the community and pinpointing where the organization will prioritize its resources.</p> <p><strong>How long will the survey be open?</strong></p> <p>The survey will be open through November 27.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> 1420BOD Statement Regarding LA City Council Leaked Audiohttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1419/bod-statement-regarding-la-city-council-leaked-audioGeneralWed, 12 Oct 2022 22:10:35 GMT<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/Blue%20Horizontal%20wordmark%20with%20bug%20and%20craftsRGB_1.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 117px;" title="" /></p> <p>The Board of Directors of IATSE Local 871 is calling for the immediate resignation of Los Angeles City Council members Nury Martinez (District 6), Kevin De León (District 14), and Gil Cedillo (District 1) following the surfacing of racist remarks made with former LA County Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera at the LA County Federation of Labor offices in 2021. Mr. Herrera has already resigned, and we are asking that the City Council members involved follow suit.</p> <p>These comments continue to sow division, demean and disenfranchise people of color and are unacceptable. They are a clear example of how leadership can be complicit in institutionalized racism. There are no words strong enough to condemn this behavior, so we are instead calling for action in the form of immediate resignation.</p> <p>This moment echoes racist sentiments that have remained entrenched in the labor movement for far too long and remain pervasive in American life today. We acknowledge this painful history and are committed to building a labor movement free of these sentiments. We will continue to evaluate how to constructively use our resources and contributions moving forward to negate racism especially as it intersects with our organization and members.</p> <p>As we work through this arduous moment, we hope that swift action will clear the path to rebuild the labor movement in a way that accurately reflects the values and diversity of its members.</p> <hr /> <p>Please find the California IATSE Council statement on the matter below:</p> <p><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/CIC%20Statement.jpg" style="width: 450px; height: 450px;" title="" /></p> 1419Entertainment Union Coalition Applauds Expanded CA Film & TV Tax Credit Programhttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1411/entertainment-union-coalition-applauds-expanded-ca-film-tv-tax-credit-programGeneralThu, 22 Jul 2021 20:45:38 GMT<p>Members,</p> <p>Today we&#39;re sharing a press release by the Entertainment Union Coalition in support of the recent passing of the Film and Television Tax Credit Program, SB 144. Please see their press release below:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="/Portals/0/PRESS%20RELEASE%20for%207_21%20Submission%20-%20EUC%20STATEMENT%20ON%20SIGNING%20OF%20SB%20144%20FINAL%207-20.pdf" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/EUC%20on%20SB%20144.png" style="width: 682px; height: 879px;" title="" /></a></p> 1411IATSE Launches Safety Apphttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1111/iatse-launches-safety-appGeneralThu, 01 Mar 2018 17:52:28 GMT<p>The IATSE Safety App is an information reference and hazard reporting tool for IATSE members. The application provides important safety information, such as safety hotline telephone numbers, industry-specific safety bulletins and articles, and a form for reporting hazards encountered on the worksite.<br /> <br /> You can download the IATSE Safety App for Android from <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.iatse_intl.safetyapp&amp;hl=en" target="_blank">Google Play</a> or for iPhone from <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iatse-safety-info/id1337780246?mt=8" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.</p> 1111MPIPHP Apphttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1110/mpiphp-appGeneralThu, 01 Mar 2018 17:47:49 GMT<p>MPIPHP has recently launched a free app for participants.&nbsp; It is available for Androids at <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mpiphp.mobileapp" target="_blank">Google Play</a> or iPhone through <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mpi-mobile-app/id1256643558?mt=8" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Created for the Motion Picture Industry Pension &amp; Health Plans, the MPI App is designed to provide a quick guide so that participants of the Plans can:</p> <ul> <li>Learn about their health and retirement benefits</li> <li>Easily pay for their health coverage</li> <li>Calculate their retirement benefits</li> </ul> 1110MPTF Wildfire Assistancehttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1097/mptf-wildfire-assistanceGeneralThu, 07 Dec 2017 00:43:15 GMT<p><em>This message is from our friends at MPTF: </em></p> <p>&quot;To members of the film and television community in Southern California affected by the wildfires this week, MPTF is here to help.&nbsp; Please call us at<b> (323) 634-3888 </b>if you need assistance in this time of need.&quot;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Stay safe, everyone.&nbsp;</p> 1097Smoke Advisoryhttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1096/smoke-advisoryGeneralWed, 06 Dec 2017 20:24:23 GMT<p>There are a number of fires burning in Southern California and there are some steps you may wish to take to remain safe.&nbsp; The air quality index from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has noted that members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. SCAQMD has issued a <a href="#smoke advisory">smoke advisory (see below)</a> with resources to assist you.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you have health issues or live or are working in an area where the smoke is particularly bad, the state of Californina Health and Human Service Agency has issued <a href="/Portals/0/Blog/Use%20of%20Particulate%20Respirators%20%28Masks%29%20to%20Protect%20from%20Wildfire%20Smoke%20or%20%20%20.pdf">this memo to advise you regarding the use of Particulate Respirators to Protect from Wildfire Smoke or Ash.</a>&nbsp;</p> <hr /> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a id="smoke advisory" name="smoke advisory"></a>SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT</strong></p> <p align="center"><strong>SMOKE ADVISORY</strong></p> <p><strong>Issued Tuesday, December 05, 2017</strong></p> <p><em>This advisory is in effect through Wednesday morning. SCAQMD will issue an update if additional information becomes available.</em></p> <p>A brush fire, named the Creek Fire, is burning in Los Angeles County near Lake View Terrace and Sylmar. The burn area is reported to be approximately 2500 acres with zero percent containment reported. Strong east northeast winds are expected to continue through Wednesday evening bringing smoke into the western portion of Los Angeles County. Air quality may reach <strong>Unhealthy </strong>levels or higher in areas directly impacted by smoke.<br /> <br /> Areas of direct smoke impacts and Unhealthful air quality include portions of:</p> <ul> <li>West San Fernando Valley (Forecast Area 6),</li> <li>San Fernando Valley (Forecast Area 7), and</li> <li>Los Angeles County Coastal (Forecast Area 2).</li> </ul> <p><br /> <span style="color:#0033cc;"><em><strong>In any area impacted by smoke:</strong> Everyone should avoid any vigorous outdoor or indoor exertion; people with respiratory or heart disease, pregnant women, older adults, and children should remain indoors. Keep windows and doors closed or seek alternate shelter. Run your air conditioner if you have one and keep the fresh air intake closed and the filter clean to prevent bringing additional smoke inside. Avoid using a swamp cooler or whole-house fan to prevent bringing additional smoke inside. To avoid worsening the health effects of smoke, don&rsquo;t use indoor or outdoor wood-burning appliances, including fireplaces.</em></span><br /> <br /> SCAQMD Advisory updates can be found at the following link: <a href="ftp://ftp.aqmd.gov/pub/globalist/Advisory.pdf" target="_blank"><u>ftp://ftp.aqmd.gov/pub/globalist/Advisory.pdf</u></a><br /> <br /> <strong>To subscribe to air quality alerts, advisories and forecasts by email, go to </strong><a href="http://AirAlerts.org/"><strong><em><u>http://AirAlerts.org</u></em></strong></a><br /> <br /> <strong>To view current air quality conditions by region in an interactive map, see</strong><br /> <a href="http://www3.aqmd.gov/webappl/gisaqi2/home.aspx"><em>http://www3.aqmd.gov/webappl/gisaqi2/home.aspx</em></a><br /> <br /> <strong>For more tips on avoiding health impacts from smoke, see SCAQMD Fire Safety Alert Factsheets at</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.aqmd.gov/home/library/public-information/publications#factsheet"><em>http://www.aqmd.gov/home/library/public-information/publications#factsheet</em></a><br /> <br /> <strong>For a map of SCAQMD Forecast Areas, see</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/map-of-monitoring-areas.pdf"><em>http://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/map-of-monitoring-areas.pdf</em></a><br /> <br /> Current SCAQMD Air Quality Measurements, Forecasts and Advisories can be obtained on the web at &nbsp;<a href="http://www.aqmd.gov/home/library/air-quality-data-studies">http://www.aqmd.gov/home/library/air-quality-data-studies,</a> or by <strong>Telephone </strong>at <strong>1-800-CUT-SMOG </strong>(1-800-288-7664).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> 1096Job Announcement: Field Representativehttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1090/job-announcement-field-representativeGeneralMon, 06 Nov 2017 22:00:42 GMT<p align="center"><strong>JOB ANNOUNCEMENT</strong></p> <p align="center"><strong>Field Representative</strong></p> <p><br /> IATSE Local 871 represents over 2,300 Los Angeles Script Supervisors, Coordinators, Accountants, and Allied Production Specialists in the Entertainment Industry. We have a current opening for a Field Representative.&nbsp; The Field Representative works under the direction of the Business Representative and is responsible for daily visits to work locations to meet with members throughout the greater Los Angeles area.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <strong>Responsibilities Include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Driving to work locations throughout the greater Los Angeles area on a daily basis;</li> <li>Visiting Local 871 members at their work locations including at studios, offices and on location;</li> <li>Helping staff picket lines and outreach to members and potential members during organizing drives;</li> <li>Assisting Business Representatives in investigating potential contract violations;</li> <li>Helping to identify contract violations or other potential issues facing Local 871 members at work;</li> <li>Assisting with researching, mapping and tracking employment in Local 871 crafts;</li> <li>Such other duties as assigned by the Business Representative or Assistant Business Representative</li> </ul> <p><strong>Skills, knowledge and abilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Willingness to drive daily throughout the greater Los Angeles area;</li> <li>Ability to understand contractual issues covered by the IATSE and Local 871 Collective Bargaining Agreement;</li> <li>Enjoy constant outreach and interaction with union members and potential members;</li> <li>Well organized and ability to work independently;</li> <li>Excellent written and spoken communication skills;</li> <li>Ability to keep detailed notes of discussions with members;</li> <li>Willingness to work irregular hours, including early morning, evenings and weekends, as needed;</li> <li>Good listener, enjoys meeting with people;</li> <li>Ability to speak professionally to line management;</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook;</li> <li>Able to keep information confidential;</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills required.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Pay Rate and Benefits</strong><br /> Competitive Salary, Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage, and Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Retirement plans).<br /> <br /> <strong>To Apply</strong><br /> To be considered for this position, please submit a resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to <a href="mailto:Virginia@ialocal871.org">Virginia@ialocal871.org</a>, Subject: Field Rep Position.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> 1090