4-1-20 A message from IATSE President Matt Loeb

Sisters, Brothers, Kin—

I sincerely hope that you and your loved ones are staying safe.

I just published a video outlining our union’s ongoing efforts to support members during the COVID-19 pandemic.

3-31-20 Notice of passing: John Buckley.

Brother John Buckley, a 29 year member of Local 728 since March 23rd, 1991, passed away at the age of 60 on March 31, 2020.

3-31-20 Food Bank-Drive-Thru for IATSE sisters and brothers

In these unsure times and with the spirit of “Taking Care of Our Own”, on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, the IA West Coast Office will be hosting a L.A. County Fed sponsored Food Bank-Drive-Thru for our IATSE sisters and brothers.

If you and your family need assistance, please contact me by phone (818) 954-0728 or email ([email protected]). Your request will be kept confidential.

This has come together quickly, and I will need a response by April 3, 2020 so enough bags are prepared and on hand.

3-31-20 The outrageous actions of the NLRB

The so-called National Labor Relations Board, now having become nothing more than an anti-union organization has suspended union elections, election related hearing and unfair labor practice hearings.

Here's what we can do:

3-30-20 Family's First Act Summary

What is in the Family’s First Act in response to the coronavirus pandemic; with cash and assistance for regular Americans, Main Street businesses and hard-hit airlines and manufacturers among others.

Direct payments to individuals

Under the plan as it was being negotiated, single Americans would receive $1,200, married couples would get $2,400 and parents would see $500 for each child under age 17.

3-30-20 Gov't COVID-19 Relief Flow Chart

Flowchart Government COVID-19 Relief_F12..pdf

3-23-20 L.A. County Federation of Labor petition

The LA County Federation of Labor is asking union members to voice their support for the following petition:

3-23-20 Updated EDD Filing Info

3-24-20 Cal Labor Federation: Coronavirus Outbreak Resources and Information for Workers

The Coronavirus outbreak has us all on edge. As the crisis grows, California’s unions are responding to ensure workers are protected.

3-21-20 IATSE update of legislative efforts for relief

No doubt many of you have been experiencing an information overload the past few days regarding the federal legislative response to the COVID-19 crisis. Here is a specific update on the IATSE’s legislative efforts and the current state of play in Washington, DC: https://www.iatse.net/news/iatse-facilitates-80000-letters-congress-campaign-support-displaced-entertainment-workers.

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