New Contracts Now In Effect!
** ATTENTION MEMBERS ** The new contracts took effect on August 2nd, 2015. Click here to see your new rates: Basic Feature Driver Rates Distant Location Driver Rates Episodic Driver Rates Low … Continued
Rest in Peace Former Business Agent Walt Williams
We regret to inform the Membership that Former Business Agent Walt Williams passed away today. “Walt Williams worked here at the Local for many years and I had the privilege … Continued
Congratulations to our 2015 Emmy Nominees for Outstanding Casting!
(Photo from: L.A. Times) Local 399 wants to take a moment to recognize and congratulate our Casting Directors for their 2015 Emmy Nominations for outstanding casting! Secretary-Treasurer Steve Dayan had … Continued
“Black Book” Agreement has been Overwhelmingly Ratified!
The new “Black Book” 3-year Contract with the AMPTP has been overwhelmingly ratified! The final ballot count was 840 YES votes – 208 NO Votes. Secretary-Treasurer Steve Dayan would like … Continued
Location Professionals have Overwhelmingly Ratified their Contract!
The Location Managers overwhelmingly ratified their new 3 year contract with the AMPTP this morning! The final vote count was 187 YES votes – 16 NO Votes. Secretary-Treasurer Steve Dayan … Continued
The Basic Crafts have resoundingly ratified their contracts!
The Basic Crafts have resoundingly ratified their contracts! The Basic Crafts are part of our negotiations and the terms and conditions of their contracts mirror our tentative “Black Book” Agreement. … Continued
Contract Negotiation Update: “Laborers” Local 724 & IBEW Local 40 have Ratified their Contract!
Two of the Basic Crafts Locals with whom we negotiate with have overwhelmingly ratified their new contracts with the AMPTP at a specially called ratification meeting! Those Locals are Studio … Continued
REMEMBER, RENT UNION!
As Members of Local 399 we must support or Union Companies and our Sisters and Brothers working in the industry. We must be mindful of where we rent our equipment … Continued
“Black Book” and Location’s Contract Voting Information
Big thank you to all Members that took the time to attend the Contract Informational Meetings that took place on Saturday, June 20th! Both meetings were well attended. Below is a … Continued
Tentative Agreement Reached for Location Professionals!
A tentative agreement has been reached for the Location Professionals Contract! Secretary-Treasurer Steve Dayan states; “We were able to negotiate a good contract for our Location Professionals with improvements that will … Continued
