Motion picture studio production technicians, local 891 of the international alliance of. The iatse local 891 dispatch department calls members regarding. Iatse local 118 is the labour union supplying technicians, artisans and craftspeople to the greater vancouver entertainment industry, including live theatre, rock and roll, and trade shows. Broadcast union news is a clearing center for information of interest to people working in television, film, printelectronic media, and theater. There has been countless abuse situations at work that have not been handled well by the shop steward representatives. Dispatch of members and permittees when requested by productions. Local 118 has a large, skilled, and experienced workforce ready to meet the needs of your production. The iatse 891 union is there to get as many members in the union to make money of people paying their dues. Working overhire you will need to call the overhire dispatch number. Iatse local 891 provides producers with the following member lists to assist in crewing. International alliance of theatrical stage employees, moving picture technicians, artists and allied crafts of the united states, its territories and canada.
We must stand up to attacks on working people and ramp up our voice in politics. Phil klapwyk, 891 business rep, at the legislature in victoria today for the throne speech, chose not to attend in support of the right to peacefully protest and the need for open dialogue. Dispatch does not call you to get you the work, you will starve if you rely on a call from the union. If you have questions or need information about iatse. The topic of dispatch became a central focus of this inquiry. Im a journeyman in iatse and what you really need to do is work overhire at your nearest local. Identify yourself only if you want the iatse 891 office to followup with you.
If you change your phone number, email address, or home address, you must call the. However, this facebook page is not an official means of communication with iatse local 891. Iatse labor union, representing the technicians, artisans. Since the early days of the musical, and the dawn of the film age, we have created indelible images. Iatse local 891 is under no obligation to post specific material or information upon request. Local 891 shall dispatch or the employer may directly employ persons for.
Find 8 questions and answers about working at iatse local 891. Learn about the interview process, employee benefits, company culture and more on indeed. A chance for aea, aftra, iatse, ibew, cwanabet, dga, sag, newspaper guild, wga, and nonrepresented entertainment industry workers to share information with an eye towards improving wages, benefits, and working conditions for all. You really need to work overhire before you apply for several reasons but mostly you need to know the members of the local. The different positions within the makeup department include. Makeup department thank you for your interest in the makeup department of i. Click below for forms, instructions, and faqs for your ease of use. Relations code section 504, the operation of labour relations code section 502 and.