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 Why did the IATSE negotiate early? There are several reasons for this strategy.  First and foremost is the fact that early negotiations promote industry stability and prevent work slowdowns and stoppages.These negotiations didn’t begin until March and concluded on April 12th.  This is the latest start and latest conclusion to negotiations in recent history.There is value to...
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In an email to all members of the IATSE Hollywood Locals, President Loeb announced a tentative agreement with the AMPTP for the next Basic Agreement.  Below is the text from that email.In an email to all members of the IATSE Hollywood Locals, President Loeb announced a tentative agreement with the AMPTP for the next Basic Agreement.  Below is the text from that email. ...
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Robert Gould, Set Decorator for 'The Artist', is featured in the New York Times.  Read the article here. if the article link does not work, copy and paste the below in the address bar of your browser.http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/16/garden/robert-gould-set-decorator-for-the-artist-qa.html?_r=1 
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Check out the feature article in the Los Angeles Times about Set Decorator Richard Walker's work on 'Jane by Design'. if the article link does not work, copy and paste the below in the address bar of your browser.http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/2012/03/jane-by-design-sets.html 
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Local 44 Set Decorator, Rusty Lipscomb is honored for her significant contributions to the industry with the highest honor the Set Decorators Society of America bestows. Click here to review the SDSA's Spotlight article. 
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Russell Bobbitt, Local 44 Property Master, was honored at the 5th Annual Hamilton - Behind the Camera Awards. Click here to read the full article from Hamiltonwatch.com.'Cowboys and Aliens' Director - Jon Favreau and Property Master - Russell Bobbit 
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Updated 10/12 Good News -- Governor Brown Signs AB 1069, Extends Tax Credit Program One Year ________________________________________ Governor Jerry Brown has signed AB 1069, the legislation which extends by one year the successful California Film and Television Tax Credit Program. This extension will guarantee funding for this important entertainment jobs program through the end of the state...
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Academy of Television Arts & Sciences63rd Primetime Emmy Award Winner   Congratulations to Set DecoratorMaralee ZedikerEmmy Award Winner in the category ofOutstanding Art Direction For A Multi-Camera Seriesfor her work on Hot in Cleveland - TV Land