PRESS RELEASE: California Film & Television Tax Credit Program 4.0 Approved TELEVISION Projects

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VIEW PDFGovernor Newsom announces next round of film and TV tax credits, hit series Baywatch returning to California17 television projects selected in latest round of expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program, set to generate $1.2 billion in statewide economic activityWhat you need to know: The Governor is announcing that 17 television projects — including the reimagined hit series Baywatch and relocated The Night Agent — will receive awards through California’s newly expanded Film and Television Tax Credit Program, helping spur jobs and reinforce California’s status as the world’s...
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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