Governor Newsom announces final round of 2025 California Film and Television Jobs Program allocations

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View PDFLights, camera, action! Governor Newsom announces 28 new films coming to California, set to boost local economies What you need to know: 28 films have received awards in the latest round of the state’s recently expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program, celebrating the state’s creative history and the icons that are increasing production activity in California. Collectively, these projects are set to deliver $562 million in total economic activity for communities across the Golden State.SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Newsom announced that 28 film projects...
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UPDATE July 6, 6:00PM: DELINQUENTS Crew Get Contract!

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On Wednesday evening, July 6, the crew on low budget theatrical feature DELINQUENTS won an IATSE contract at 6 PM, following a four-hour work stoppage. The crew's unity and determination were the deciding factors in this victory. Congratulations to the crew. This is now an IATSE production and there are no restrictions for Local 44 members on providing services to DELINQUENTS.
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L44 Ratifies Contract, 94% Approve

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Local 44 members voted to ratify the recently negotiated Hollywood Collective Bargaining Agreement. 5,363 ballots were mailed. 1171 ballots were returned.1109 - Yes61 - No1 - BlankOf the votes returned, 94% of our membership voted in favor and 6% voted against.  Full certified results from TrueBallot, Inc. are available here. 
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Local 44 Craftspersons Awards

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The following films have been selected by Local 44 Brothers and Sisters as the winners of this year's Craftspersons Awards. Construction:  Captain America 2: The Winter SoldierProperty Master:  Dawn of the Planet of the ApesSet Decorator:  Muppets Most WantedSpecial Effects:  Transformers: Age of ExtinctionCongratulations to all the members that worked on these...
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MPI releases information about Anthem breach

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MPI is aware of the Anthem Blue Cross data breach and is working closely with Anthem Blue Cross to identify if MPI Participants have been impacted. At this time there is NO information available from MPI or Anthem as to whether your specific information has been impacted. Anthem has provided the following links and phone number to call for general information regarding the breach:http://www....
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Recent Letter from MPI

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Recently, a letter was sent from MPI to all enrolled members. Below is the official explanation of the letter from MPI. Every 5 years the Pension and IAP plans have to be submitted to IRS for a “determination letter” confirming their tax-exempt status. Without tax exempt status, participants would be taxed on the contributions their employers make to the plans. The IRS requires that this...
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Sony Cyberattack Information

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Here is the pdf document of the official IATSE statement regarding Sony’s actions in response to this attack.Official IATSE Statement
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AFL - CIO Endorses Candidates

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The following is the list of politicians officially endorsed by the AFL-CIO.________________________________________CALIFORNIA     Governor    Jerry Brown (D)Lieutenant Governor    Gavin Newsom (D)Attorney General    Kamala Harris (D)Secretary of State    Alex Padilla (D)*Controller ...
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Shahs of Sunset Rally

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When the courageous crew of “Shahs of Sunset” went on strike to create more union jobs in reality TV, Bravo Media, an NBCUniversal company, told them to take a hike. Instead, we’re going to take a stand! Firing strikers is against the law. To retaliate against employees for exercising their right to organize isn’t just illegal; it’s outrageous!Join the IATSE for a Rally...
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