Latest Draft of “Black Book” Memorandum of Agreement
Click on the link below to see the latest draft to the Memorandum of Agreement on the new “Black Book.” Until it is signed, it is not an official agreement. … Continued
The Facts about Negotiations and the New Contract
By Secretary-Treasurer and Chief Negotiator Leo T. Reed I never spoke to the press because I always believe that they are one-sided. However, the complete facts of what transpired were … Continued
“Happy Cow” bill aims to keep public commercials in state
Los Angeles Times By: Richard Verrier / June 30, 2010 / 6:00 am Call it the Happy Cow bill. The California Legislature is chewing over a measure that would require … Continued
Thank You Letter from the City of Los Angeles Chief Administrative Officer
Dear Mr. Duffy, Eva Bitar, our FilmL.A. Contract Administrator has informed me of our collaborative work with Teamsters Local 399 membership. The dialogue between the City of Los Angeles and … Continued
Where the Stars Are Built, Not Born
The New York Times By: John Pearley Huffman / Published: May 13, 2010 THE makers of “Bullitt” reportedly put together that film’s legendary car chase in 1968 using two 1968 … Continued
Medical Benefits Your Highest Priority
By: Leo T. Reed Last month we sent out a questionnaire to all members covered under the “Black Book” contract – the three-year agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture … Continued
Feature: Entourage Teamsters Help Make Show a Hit
“My entire life has been about timing, I always seem to be in the right place when I need to be,” said Greagrey Waldrop, Transportation Coordinator for the hit HBO … Continued
Grievance Victory Helps Two Injured Members
Thanks to the action of Local 399 and its legal staff, two members who were denied full disability payments have both received their full settlements. The difficulty began when the … Continued
Organizing Musical Composers Benefits All Local 399 Members
Organizing musical composers can be a win-win situation for all 4,000 Local 399 members as well as the 600 members of the Association of Media Composers and Lyricists (AMCL). Not … Continued
James Brown 30 Year Teamster
James Martin Brown (December 16, 1946 – January 28, 2010) passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by friends and family. James is survived by his wife Linda; son Jesse; … Continued
