News & Events – Page 3 – IATSE Local 80

Many great ideas have been brought forward from our members during Town Hall meetings, and now we are happy to announce the fruition of one such idea. Local 80 is now offering a Mutual Aid Pantry for our membership! Located in the lobby of Local 80, this space is a simple and effective means for members to donate safe-to-eat non-perishable food, toiletries, and other basic necessities. These items are available for any member in need to collect and alleviate food insecurity and grocery expenses for themselves and their families.

WHERE: 2520 W. Olive Avenue 2nd Floor , Burbank 91505

HOURS AVAILABLE: Monday – Friday (except Holidays) 9am – 5pm

Examples of food items and sundries: Canned goods, sealed snacks, pre-packaged food items, peanut butter, pasta, rice, beans, toilet paper, toothpaste, deodorant, hygiene products

Please do NOT donate: Unsealed leftovers, expired food, baked goods, damaged packaged food, anything requiring refrigeration, any glass products

If you would like to make a tax deductible donation directly benefitting Union members, IATSE Local 80 partners with The Handy Foundation to manage a GoFundMe campaign. Click on the link down below for more information:

https://gofund.me/108c680d

Questions / Feedback

Terri Freedman – [email protected]

Sam Conklin – [email protected]

Bring-Your-Own-Picnic Meet & Greet May 20th!

Tony Moran Young Workers Committee

Join the Local 80 Tony Moran Young Workers Committee for a park-based meet and greet! Families, friends, and pets are most welcome. Open to all ages of Local 80 Members! Saturday, May 20th 4-6 PM in Wattles Garden Park, located in Hollywood (1850 N. Curson St. Los Angeles, CA 90046). Street parking is free. Poster […]

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WGA STRIKE UPDATE

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MESSAGE FROM THE BUSINESS MANAGER

As you are no doubt aware, the WGA has begun their strike against the American Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Their contract expired at the end of the day on May 1, 2023. Considering a potential work stoppage, we wanted to provide guidance to our members concerning their rights and obligations under the Collective Bargaining Agreements and the law.

“Basic Agreement”

The Basic Agreement does not expressly prohibit employees from honoring lawful picket lines. Therefore, employees working under the agreement retain their right to honor a lawful picket line but may be temporarily replaced.

“Commercial Production Agreement”

The Commercial Production Agreement does not expressly prohibit employees from honoring lawful picket lines. Therefore, employees working under the agreement retain their right to honor a lawful picket line but may be temporarily replaced.

“Low Budget Theatrical Agreement”

Under the Low Budget Theatrical Agreement, employees are expressly permitted to honor any lawful picket line.

“Pay Television Agreement”

During the last round of negotiations for the Pay Television Agreement, the pay television companies agreed to adopt the working conditions in the IATSE’s Basic Agreement. Therefore, employees working under the agreement retain their right to honor a lawful picket line but may be temporarily replaced.

“Videotape Electronics Supplemental Agreement”

The Videotape Agreement does not expressly prohibit employees from honoring lawful picket lines. Therefore, employees working under the agreement retain their right to honor a lawful picket line. but may be temporarily replaced.

EMPLOYER RIGHTS

Under existing law, employers have a legal right to temporarily replace any employee who refuses to cross a picket line with employees who are willing to work. However, employers may not discharge employees for honoring a picket line except for compelling business reasons separate and apart from the employee’s decision to honor the picket line.

As a Union Leader I am prohibited by our Collective Bargaining Agreement from telling our members not to work. What I can communicate is that by law every employee can make their own personal decision about crossing a picket line. Personally, I have NEVER crossed a picket line.

In summary, unless prohibited by contract, employees have a legal right to honor a lawful picket line. None of the contracts discussed above expressly prohibit IATSE-represented employees from doing so. Employers are generally prohibited from terminating employees exercising their legal right to honor a picket line. However, employers may temporarily replace such workers with employees who are willing to cross the line and work.