by Casey Weiss
Day at the Ranch – Sunday, November 8, 2026
The latest MPTF-IATSE fundraiser, Day at the Ranch, will be held on Sunday, November 8, at Calamigos Ranch. Come together to celebrate unity with our entertainment family with great lunch buffet, auction & raffle, lots of fun outdoor activities, and much more!
Your support helps workers facing life’s challenges right now and enables MPTF to continue helping industry workers in times of need, including financial assistance, subsidized childcare, and caring for aging parents.
For more information and ticketing, please visit: www.mptf.com/events/day-at-the-ranch/
Support: The IATSE Political Action Committee (PAC)
The IATSE PAC is currently working on the implementation of a federal tax incentive for the entertainment industry, as a response to runaway productions overseas. Your support of the PAC Fund will directly benefit the pursuit of this initiative, impacting hundreds of thousands of IATSE workers nationally. For more information and how to support, visit: www.local695.com/iatsepac/
Free Webinar: Why Unions Matter
The “IATSE Road Show: Why Unions Matter” is an informative and enlightening presentation developed by the Labor Education Program at the University of Arkansas Little Rock and the IATSE.
The Road Show covers:
• How are unions essential to a healthy political & economic democracy?
• Who acts as the safeguard to corporate power?
• What role do unions have in building an equitable future for all?
• How Worker Power Builds an Economy That Creates Jobs, Raises Wages & Promotes Economic Dignity for All.
To access a recording of “Why Unions Matter,” register here: https://iatse.co/May11whyunionsmatter
New Members
Adam Michael Consolo Y-7A
Aidan Frank Delear Y-7
Scott DuVall Projectionist
Phillip Parker Metzger Y-4
In Memoriam
Gregory J. Curda – Y-1
January 26, 1955 – May 30, 2026
Jay M. Huntoon -– Y-4
January 11, 1953 – May 6, 2026