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Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Application Guide

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April 28, 2020Dear Brothers and Sisters,Today, California's Employment Development Department (EDD) began accepting Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) applications. The California IATSE Council (CIC), in cooperation with Local 724, Teamster’s Local 399, SAG-AFTRA, and the DGA have created a PowerPoint Presentation on how to access this assistance. This 7-page presentation will walk you...
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MPI Briefing for IAP Hardship Withdrawal

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The following slides were provided by MPI for members considering an IAP Hardship Withdrawal. The downloadable pdf file is available here............ 
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fyiMPI COVID-19 UPDATE

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Last Updated on April 10, 2020Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans’Plan of Action in Response to COVID-19As the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic continues to evolve, following is a message from theBoard of Directors of the Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans (“Plans” or “MPI”)about the current crisis: MPI is aware that many Participants are experiencing an...
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MPI Extends Health Coverage

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Dear Brothers and Sisters,We are pleased to report that the MPIPHP Board of Directors (BoD) have voted in favor of the proposal to extend eligibility for Active Participants in the Motion Picture Industry Health Plan (MPIHP) (excluding those on COBRA and those enrolled as Disabled) who are currently enrolled and whose Benefit Period ends on June 30, 2020 (this is the qualifying period that ends...
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ATTENTION: Seeking Experienced Sewing Persons

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In our continued crisis relief efforts, Local 44 is paring with Local 705 and Local 892 to produce face masks for employees of the medical community and essential businesses. We need the help of our experienced sewing persons willing to volunteer their services for the cause. Please click on the links on the flyer below for more information and instructions for pick-up and drop-off of materials....
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Governor Newsom Announces CA 2023 budget and extension of the CA Film and Television Tax Incentive with Refundability

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 California's Film and TV Tax Credit Program Extended for Five Years in Governor's Proposed Budget New Provisions Affirm California's Long-Term Commitment to Fighting 'Runaway Production' and Defending Its Status as the World's Media Production Capital Hollywood, Calif. – January 10, 2023 – Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2023-24 state budget extends funding for California's...
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IATSE: Help Us Amplify Your COVID Perspective

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Dear Local Officers,As we continue to navigate during the COVID-19 crisis together, it is important we communicate our personal experiences and the harmful impact of COVID-19 on entertainment industry workers. Therefore, we have created "Your Story, Our Story" campaign. Our mission is to shed light on our personal experiences and make sure the voices of our union are heard globally. Our...
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EDD News Release

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 Contact:Loree LevyDate: April 2, 2020 Aubrey Henry  916-654-9029News Release No.: 20-09 Demand for unemployment benefits at historic levels as the EDD ramps up implementation of federal CARES Act benefits Important Note: The EDD has video available of staff working in an Unemployment Insurance call center practicing social distancing while assisting...
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