California Wildfire Disaster Resources
On January 7th, a series of wildfires spurred by extreme wind conditions broke out across Southern California. Resources are available for those who have been impacted or displaced by the fires. This is an evolving document and will be updated as more resources become available.
Entertainment Union Coalition Statement – Unite to Secure our Future
The Entertainment Union Coalition – which is made up of the California IATSE Council, the Director’s Guild of America, SAG-AFTRA, Teamsters Local 399, and LiUNA Local 724 – has issued a statement on its goals to help expand California’s Film & Television Tax Incentive Program in 2025.
December 16, 2024
Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA)
The “LMRDA” grants certain rights to union members and protects their interests by promoting democratic procedures within labor organizations
Industrial Welfare order
CA state law regulating wages & conditions in the motion picture industry. Collective bargaining agreements may over-ride this ruling, but employers on non-union productions are required by law to observe conditions of IWC order 12-2001. Among other things, non-union employers are required without exception to provide meals and proper seating for the crew every 6 hours and to limit the maximum length of the work day to 16 hours. Employers found in violation are subject to 6 months in prison and/or $10,000 in fines.
Getting Your Dues’ Worth
A Guide For Union Members Who Want To Get The Most Out Of Their Union
May Day–The Real Labor Day
An article written by a Union Brother from the Chicago IBEW, describing the forgotten history and the relevance today of this frequently overlooked holiday.
The Labor Studies Program at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
Training for Union Leadership, Worker Job Rights and Protections, Labor Relations
Union Jobs
The Union Jobs Clearinghouse is a clearinghouse for organized-labor staff openings.