The Motion Picture Division Policy Committee met in Santa Barbara on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 and Thursday, December 1, 2011. Present were the following officials: Patrick Dougherty, Local 337; Jerry … Continued
There will be A Special Town Hall Meeting scheduled for this Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Pickwick Gardens located 1001 Riverside Dr., Burbank, CA … Continued
By: Leo T. Reed The cost of health care benefits has become one of the most important issues facing our members. Costs of care and insurance coverage have been going … Continued
Local 399 has been working hard with an indecisive state government to bring an extension of the current tax credit program and keep productions in California. It has been a … Continued
Following successful negotiations, Casting Directors from New York and Los Angeles voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Business … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
IATSE, Teamsters, IBEW, LiUNA!, OPCMIA, and UA to join together ahead of negotiations for an all-Hollywood solidarity rally. Los Angeles, CA — Announced today, the Hollywood crew unions will host … Continued