Member to Member Events

08/14/2021

Sign this now. We're in Negotiations. Show them what we care about:

IATSE Members In Support of Reasonable Rest & Sane Hours in The Film Industry

05/25/2020

Did you know you can register to attend your regional council meeting on line? Go to the calendar and follow the prompt to your meeting and click on the "go here" to join meeting to register IN ADVANCE (now)! And you will be sent a link with your own personal cider that will get you in.

Attend your zoom regional council meetings! Get on a regional committee and help us all get back to work safely!

Here are some highlights:

The Eastern Region meeting is this Wednesday, May 27 at 2pm EST and everyone is welcome!!

We have a new Green Committee to help build a team around restarting organic waste recycling in NYC.

The Young Workers are actively working to GOTV and increase Census filing.

The Women's Forum is striving to facilitate Family Leave for our members in The Eastern Region, and more.

The Safety Committee is focusing on getting members to report any calls for work they get so we can move from stage 3 to stage 2 in getting back to work, but we need you to call in jobs so the Union can help make sure we don't go back to work without safety protocols on every job. We can't afford to have anyone get sick and have a job shut down because of it, which would shut is all down again!

So much to do and we need everyone involved!

Don't see a craft meeting for your category scheduled? Call your regional officers and request a craft zoom meeting!

We can do this!!

03/25/2020

Something one of our members is doing to pool resources during this time:

02/28/2019

Vote NAY! to keep the NY tax incentives and work here in NY:

Repeals the Empire state film production credit and the Empire state film post production credit.

02/23/2019

NY State Film Production Tax Credit Program

Brothers & Sisters,

I don't need to tell you that since the enactment of the New York State Film Production Tax Credit Program, we have had a revitalization of film production in New York-on all levels from the number of days of principal photography to the number of days you have worked, to the wages you have earned.

Most of this production would not be taking place if not for the incentive program. It is largely as a result of that program that the film and television industry returned to New York and then continued its great growth. That's not just the growth in union jobs with benefits for Local 600 and other Guild and Union members , but also the growth of local businesses who support our industry and the building of a motion picture infrastructure.

Today this program-and with it all the work it brings ---- is in jeopardy. Because of the demand for this program, the New York State incentive needs to be renewed now if production is going to continued unabated. We all know what a pause or drop in the incentive means for producer's decisions to shoot here, particularly for episodic series which require a longer commitment of investment--- an investment that demands long-term stability and certainty in the tax incentive program. And, with many production companies either scripting for a multiple year series well in advance of actual shooting, knowing that the program might not be extended past its 2022 sunset will quickly become a deterrent to a producer's decision to base a series in New York.

With multiple television series in production, the need and demand for more infrastructure like sound stages and specialized industry vendors increases. But in order to make that kind of major financial commitment, investors, like producers, must have long-term certainty of the incentive program.

Governor Cuomo, while supportive, did not put an extension of the program in his annual budget. That means additional measures are required, and we are working to make sure that we have the support of the Governor and Legislature to take the necessary steps to extend the program. In collaboration with all the other Guilds and Unions (IATSE New York Production Locals, Theatrical Teamsters Local 817, DGA, WGA, and SAG-AFTRA) and other industry stakeholders, we will be supporting efforts in this legislative session to extend the New York State Film Production Tax Credit Program.

You are VITAL TO OUR SUCCESS.

This is going to be a tough, all hands on board campaign. If we are to succeed in our efforts to save our jobs it will be critical that our voices are heard-that means we need the participation of the entire film and TV community in New York. We need the broad participation of Local 600 members.

So please be prepared to participate when you hear from us that action is needed. All of you who are New York residents should learn, if you don't already know, who your State Representative and State Senator are.

Use this site to find Your Legislator

https://www.elections.ny.gov/district-map/district-map.html #/?radius=1

Give some thought about how you would tell your story of the impact of the NY Incentive on you and your family. Next week, look for email on messaging and calls to action. You will be asked to call and write your legislators and participate in events to support this effort to keep this great New York film industry going and growing.

The campaign to secure our future will take the time, money, and resources of the IATSE Locals and all the stakeholders in New York. When called upon, please take the time to participate in this effort in any way you can.

Fraternally,

Chaim Kantor
Associate National Executive Director
Local 600 IATSE

EASTERN REGION OFFICE
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New York, New York 10018
(212) 647-7300
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08/25/2018

We have been given an open invitation for all ER Local 600 members to attend this fantastic Local 52 event this SUNDAY 8/26, put together by their Young Workers Committee. I have pasted the information here and asked Local 600 to send out an email blast to all ER members. In Solidarity
Heather


Dear Sisters and Brothers,

The Local 52 Young Workers Committee is hosting a workshop entitled Local Politics 101 on Sunday, August 26th at 12:00 p.m. at the Local 52 Union Hall located at 19-02 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY 10015.

This workshop is open to all Local members and their families. Please join us as we take a deep dive into the hidden mechanics of politics and decision making in New York City and the United States at large.

This workshop will cover key topics like:
Election Law
Political Geography
Money in Politics
The Party Structure in America
And how best to engage with the existing system to effect real change.

This workshop has been specifically tailored to the interests of the Union and will feature a primer on the Janus v. AFSCME case and what the Supreme Court’s decision means for the future of unions. In addition, it will explain why contributing to Union PAC Funds and participation in Union politics is vital to the strength of our local and to the future of labor rights in the U.S.

Taught by Benjamin Yee, Secretary of the New York County Democratic Party and Democratic State Committeeman, this workshop will give Local 52 members and their families an insider’s view of the American political system.

Please RSVP at [email protected]. Any questions or comments please contact Joanna Tillman at the Young Workers Committee at [email protected]. Light refreshments and snacks will be served before the event, please come early and enjoy!

03/17/2018

On March 24th, join our children and working families to fight the violence that is taking over our country. Stand up, stand together.

https://www.thecut.com/2018/02/march-for-our-lives-for-gun-control-will-be-on-march-24.html

Our Union Brother Adam Troeger lives in both New York and Parkland Florida. I’m sure that you are aware that Parkland high school is the last location of a mass school shooting where 17 lives were lost. He is part of a group that is trying to raise funds for all the victims families. He asked our union members to support him and his community that have been so devasted and are standing up and creating the "never again" movement that has motivated the upcoming March on March 24th.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/feb/24/the-resistance-now-march-washington-gun-solutions

March if you can. If you cannot, please read his appeal below and send a donation directly to support these families. Here is Adam's message to you:

Thanks so much for helping us directly support the 17 families of Parkland, Florida whom lost their children on 2/14/18. Our community is just a very small town with one high school, Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Our close neighbors dropped their children off on 2/14/18, Valentine’s Day, and 17 families waited to never see them again. Cell phones were still going off in backpacks of fallen children till all hours of the night. It's a nightmare here in Parkland. We are doing everything possible stay strong and to help these families.

We have a non-profit organized team fundraiser giving 100% of the proceeds to the 17 families. All of our products, including the bands themselves, are strictly donated from our staff of 8 or the vendors supplying them. We ask for your help to please mention us to our brothers and sisters. Thank you. Direct donations to Parkland Wristbands are also appreciated. Please go to our page to see what we are up to: facebook.com/ParklandWristbands

Our goal is to raise $100,000 for each of the 17 families. We are one of the only real fundraisers out their approved by the city of Parkland, Florida with a Tax ID. We live in Parkland.

Sincerely,

Adam Troeger
IATSE 600 MEMBER - NYC
8094 Emerald Avenue
PARKLAND, FLORIDA 33076

www.ParklandWristbands.com

www.Facebook.com/ParklandWristbands

Survivors of the Stoneman Douglas shooting are organizing a nationwide demonstration to end gun violence on March 24. Here’s how you can help.

03/02/2018

Quick survey: Anyone on a show where they use Uber or Lyft or....? For Safety rides at the end of the day? Just write the name of your show and who they use. Much appreciated!

02/23/2018

Feb. 24th. Something you can do.