Local 399 Mourns Member Jack Howard Lietzke, 1933-2011
Jack Howard Lietzke passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of August 3, 2011, at his home in Los Angeles, CA. He was born April 18, 1933 in Wichita, … Continued
Local 399 Mourns Member Lou Leucart, 1936-2011
Lou Leucart, member of Local 399 since 1976, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2011. He was born on September 8, 1936. Lou enjoyed an extensive career as a Driver, … Continued
Important Notice to Wranglers and Animal Handlers
By: Leo T. Reed The Union has recently become aware of this important issue that you need to know. The Union has heard that several television production companies have begun … Continued
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Issued a New Rule: Restricting the Use of Cellular Phones
On November 23rd, 2011 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a final rule amending the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) … Continued
Help Protect Your State Disability Insurance
Teamsters Local 399 is sponsoring a lawsuit concerning your State Disability Insurance (“SDI”). Whether you know it or not, California law requires employers to withhold premium payments from the pay … Continued
Volunteers Needed To Help A Fellow Brother Make His Final Wish Come True
On Saturday and Sunday, November 12th & 13th the Entertainment Industry is coming together to help one of our own fulfill a final promise to his wife, and we need … Continued
Business Agent Reports for October 2011
On October 9, 2011 Governor Brown signed AB 1069, the 100 million dollar Film and TV productions tax credit to a 1 year extension through 2013/14. These incentives have definitely … Continued
California Extends $100 Million Tax Credit Bill
$400 million has already been committed to the program, which was extended through the 2014-2015 fiscal year. The Hollywood Reporter By: Alex Ben Block | October 10, 2011 Gov. Jerry … Continued
Assemblymember Fuentes, Film Industry Coalition Applaud Governor Brown for Extending California Film and Television Tax Credit Program
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Felipe Fuentes along with a coalition of labor and film industry leaders applauded Governor Jerry Brown for signing AB 1069 into law today. AB 1069, which Assemblymember … Continued
Meal Periods, Meal Penalties and Meal Money
By: Leo T. Reed There have been a lot of rumors floating about, some true, some not so true, about meal periods, meal penalties and meal money, and what this … Continued
