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IATSE Announces Two Actions to Increase Diversity, Inclusion http://www.btlnews.com/news/iatse-diversity-inclusion/
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IATSE Stagecraft Safety Committee releases COVID reopening recovery plan
NEW YORK, NY — IATSE released a set of guidelines Tuesday detailing a possible COVID-19 Safety Program for stagecraft workers in entertainment venues and workspaces like Theaters and Live Performance Venues. This comes as Broadway and most of the live event/performance industry enters nearly the fifth month of being shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE »
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"THE GROUND WE STAND ON" MESSAGE FROM THE IATSE GENERAL EXECUTIVE BOARD
Monday, June 29, 2020
To the authors and signatories of “The Ground We Stand On” in the arts community, and all our industry kin, we in the IATSE know that you see us. Please know we are listening to you as you rightly demand equality, inclusion, diversity, fairness, opportunity and respect. . . . more
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DEAR WHITE AMERICAN THEATRE We come together as a community of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) theatremakers, in the legacy of August Wilson’s “The Ground on Which I Stand,” to let you know exactly what ground we stand on in the wake of our nation’s civic unrest. more
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Emotional Support, Education and Community EngagementBehind the Scenes offers counseling and referrals for entertainment industry workers, including a simple peer-to-peer app and therapists specializing in entertainment industry workers.
Discover safety and education resources for yourself and our community here.
Click here to view a list of financial support resources for entertainment workers.
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The International has launched C.A.R.E.S. (Coronavirus Active Response and Engagement Service), a new initiative to organize mutual aid amongst for the most vulnerable of our sisters and brothers. The efforts will be centered around a new website: iatsecares.org. The initiative establishes a “Buddy System”, where members in need may request for a volunteer to call them at the frequency of their choice. The website has a volunteer form, which you may have recieved from the International in your email as well.
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Jeff Johnson is a Washington Heathplan broker who is familiar with our work and our affiliation with the IATSE health benefit fund. Brokers services are free. He, can provide help with Individual medical, dental and Medicare insurance options.
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253.249.7846 officeUnemployment Insurance Need help understanding your Unemployment Insurance rights, or facing a challenge to your benefits? Our friends at the Unemployment Law Project are the resource your need. They also invite you to their weekly question and answer forums regarding unemployment. Follow this link and register to participate.
The Employment Security Department (ESD) website. They are slowly clearing the backlog. Click here to sign up for alerts from the Employment Security Department.
REGISTER WITH LOCAL 887
Before starting work at an IATSE Local 887 represented venue, be sure to read over the FAQ's and then Click Here to request registration forms.
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Washington Paid Medical Leave: Click here to find out more about the new Paid Family and Medical Leave benefit.
