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Access to a Strong Union with a Rich History: I.A.T.S.E. Local 477 represents motion picture workers involved in feature film, television, and commercial production in Florida. As part of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E.), a 160,000-member-strong union, we provide extensive support and representation to our members.
Training and Safety: We prioritize safety and skills training, ensuring a modern production workforce. As a member, you'll receive training to excel in your craft, enhancing your career prospects and creating a safer working environment.
Safer Working Conditions: We strictly enforce state and federal safety laws, prioritizing your health and well-being on the job.
Networking Opportunities: Joining Local 477 opens doors to valuable networking opportunities. Expand your professional relationships and increase your chances of working on the best productions alongside top industry technicians.
Comprehensive Benefits: As a member, you gain access to a good healthcare and retirement plan. As a member, you also have the option to contribute to NBF's sponsored 401(k) Plan. For every union-negotiated project you work on, the employer contributes to funds for your healthcare and retirement through the National Benefit Funds (NBF). Personal benefits through employer contributions are tax-free.
- NBF Providers:
- Health Insurance Plan: Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Retirement Funds: Wells Fargo
- Vision Plan: Davis Vision
- Dental Plan: Delta Dental
- Prescription Plan: CVS Caremark
- Please note that while the National Benefit Funds (NBF) administers the benefits provided by employers, it is a non-profit company separate from I.A.T.S.E. Local 477. Our union is not affiliated with the NBF. Their website at www.iatsenbf.org is a very helpful resource for finding information about the benefits I.A.T.S.E. provides. All questions or problems concerning these benefits should be directed to the NBF by calling them at 1-800-456-FUND (3863).
Commitment to Equality: Local 477 is committed to equality of opportunity and the elimination of all forms of discrimination. We foster an inclusive and supportive environment for all members, based on respect and dignity in the workplace.
No Restrictions on Working for Non-Union Employers: We do not restrict our members from working for "non-union" employers. However, we expect our members to notify us of all employment opportunities, enabling us to provide effective representation throughout Florida. Please report any work to Business Manager Jim Roberts at jroberts477.bm@gmail.com.
Political Advocacy: Through the International, we actively protect workers' jobs and ensure fair working practices through legislative affairs. Your voice as a member contributes to shaping the collective bargaining agreements that govern your employment.
Grievance Procedures: Officers, Business Manager, and legal counsel are available to respond and address serious problems in the workplace.
Membership Assistance Program: We offer a membership assistance program to support members during catastrophic emergencies.
While Florida is a "right to work" state, regardless of being a union member or not, working in this state means you are subject to treatment under the collective bargaining agreement negotiated by the union with the employer. By joining I.A.T.S.E. Local 477, you gain a voice and actively participate in the negotiating process, ensuring your needs and interests are represented and protected. Together, we stand united to build a stronger and more prosperous future for all members in the Florida entertainment industry.
For more information about joining I.A.T.S.E. Local 477, please reach out to Local 477 President Chris Ranung at chrisranung@aol.com or Business Manager James "Jimmy" Roberts at jroberts477.bm@gmail.com, or call us at 305/594-8585 extension 3. Join Local 477 today and become part of a thriving community that cares about your success and well-being in the entertainment industry.
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Any Florida resident may petition to join our local as a new member or by transfer from a different IA local. Employment in the industry is reliant upon your individual skills, the effort you put into building personal business relationships, the strength (and accuracy) of your resume, and your overall reputation within the local community. It is for this reason that Local 477 strongly recommends that people who are considering submitting an application for membership have an existing relationship with a party that has indicated that they will be able to hire the new member for union work.
There are 3 ways to join IATSE Local 477:
- New Member - $1150
- Demonstrate that you have worked in your job classification within the past 12 months on productions which took place in the State of Florida.
- College or Organized - $600
- Provide documentation that you have graduated from a college-level Florida film school program (Bachelors or AA degree) within the past two years.
- Join Local 477 when working on a non-I.A.T.S.E. production at the time that it becomes organized (“goes Union”). If you help an organizing effort,your application may receive special consideration.
- Transfer In
- Request a "Transfer Card" from your current local. They will fill it out and send it to Local 477. A transfer card is valid for 90 days, so all of the following requirements must be completed within that time-frame or the transfer card will expire and a new one will need to be requested from your current local.
Proof of Residency Requirements
A valid copy of one of the following items MUST be provided:
- Valid Florida Drivers License with issue date of 18 months or longer, or
- A valid State of Florida ID accompanied by a (MVR) motor vehicle report showing 18 months of residency, or
- Valid Florida Drivers License accompanied by one of the following showing 18 months of residency:
- Federal Tax Return
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration
- (MVR) motor vehicle report
Required Fees
- New Members - $1150
- $100 Processing Fee
- $150 Training Fee
- $750 Initiation Fee
- The purchase of two (2) Quarterly Stamps, $75 each, $150 total.
- Any outstanding balances (For returning members)
- College or Organized - $600
- $100 Processing Fee
- $150 Training Fee
- $50 Initiation Fee
- The purchase of four (4) Quarterly Stamps, $75 each, $300 total.
- Transfers - $825
- Copy of "Transfer Request Card" from current Local.
- $150 Training Fee
- $375 Transfer Fee
- The purchase of four (4) Quarterly Stamps, $75 each, $300 total.
Membership Application Packet
Applicants must ensure the membership application packet is fully completed in accordance with the requirements. Submission options include printing and scanning the filled form, mailing a printed copy, or submitting it digitally. When printing, DO NOT to print double-sided, and please use black or blue pen. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Compliance with these instructions is mandatory.
General Requirements
- All forms requested in the membership packet must be fully completed and signed:
- I.A.T.S.E. Application for Membership
- Personal Information Form
- Authorization for Representation
- Authorization for Dues Check-Off.
- A verifiable resume. Including three industry references (at least one from Local 477) with contact information.
- If applicable, a list of any other I.A.T.S.E. locals of which you are currently a member; from which you have taken an Honorable Withdrawal, are retired, or have been expelled; or to which you have applied in the past and the status of that application.
- Payment for full amount of fees by check or money order payable to I.A.T.S.E. Local 477. Payment can also be made via PayPal.
- Any licenses or professional certifications that we may require (EMT, Paramedic, State of Florida teaching certificate, powder license, etc.).
- If applying under the Florida Film School Graduate program, include a copy of your diploma showing graduation within the previous two years
- If applying as someone working an "organized" production, provide a copy of a call sheet with your name on it for the production that was organized.
To access the required forms, Download Here:
I.A.T.S.E. Local 477 Membership Application.pdf
Submit your application by email to staff@ia477.org.
If you DO NOT submit all fees with your application it will be considered incomplete. If you have any questions about how much is due with your application, please call the office.
Pay your application fee here.
After Submitting An Application
The current list of potential new members are submitted to our current executive board for a vote in the next executive board meeting.
- Applications turned in at least 15 days before the next executive board Meeting shall go before the executive board for a vote.
- Executive board meetings take place every month.
- Each pending member will be notified within five (5) days of the results of the vote.
- Applicants who are not voted into membership will be notified in writing and a refund will be issued (with the exception of the non-refundable $100 processing fee).
- Refunded fees are processed within five (5) business days of the vote.
- The Member Obligation (swear-in) shall be administered within six months (180) days from the date of notice of acceptance into Local 477.
- The pending member’s application may be declared null and void, with forfeiture of all monies paid, if the Member Obligation is not administered in time.
Submit your application by email to staff@ia477.org.
The members of Local 477 thank you for considering joining our Local. Should you have questions that have not been addressed on this page, feel free to call President Chris Ranung at (904) 806-6369 or contact him via email at chrisranung@ia477.org.
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Cualquier residente de Florida puede solicitar unirse a nuestra local como nuevo miembro. También se puede hacer mediante transferencia desde otra local de IA. El empleo en la industria depende de habilidades individuales, del esfuerzo en construir relaciones comerciales personales, de la fortaleza (y precisión) del currículum y de la reputación dentro de la comunidad local. Por esta razón, recomendamos que aquellos que consideren presentar una solicitud de membresía cuenten con una relación existente con una parte que haya indicado la posibilidad de contratar al nuevo miembro para trabajar en la unión.
Hay 3 formas de unirse a IATSE Local 477:
- Nuevo Miembro - $1150
- Demuestre que ha trabajado en su clasificación laboral en los últimos 12 meses en producciones que tuvieron lugar en el estado de Florida.
- Colegio u Organizado - $600
- Proporcione documentación que demuestre que se graduó de un programa de cine a nivel universitario en Florida (licenciatura o asociado) en los últimos dos años.
- Únase a la Local 477 al trabajar en una producción no afiliada a I.A.T.S.E. en el momento en que se organiza ("se sindicaliza"). Si ayuda en un esfuerzo de organización, su solicitud puede recibir consideración especial.
- Transferencia
- Solicite una "Tarjeta de Transferencia" de su local actual. La completarán y la enviarán a la Local 477. Una tarjeta de transferencia es válida por 90 días, por lo que todos los requisitos siguientes deben completarse dentro de ese período de tiempo o la tarjeta de transferencia caducará y será necesario solicitar una nueva a su local actual.
Paquete de Solicitud de Membresía
Los solicitantes deben asegurarse de que el paquete de solicitud de membresía esté completamente completado de acuerdo con los requisitos. Las opciones de presentación incluyen imprimir y escanear el formulario completado, enviar una copia impresa por correo o enviarlo digitalmente. Al imprimir, NO imprima a doble cara, y utilice bolígrafo negro o azul. No se aceptarán solicitudes incompletas. El cumplimiento de estas instrucciones es obligatorio.
Requisitos Generales
- Todos los formularios solicitados en el paquete de membresía deben completarse y firmarse completamente:
- Solicitud de membresía de I.A.T.S.E.
- Formulario de información personal
- Autorización para representación
- Autorización para retención de cuotas.
- Un currículum verificable. Incluya tres referencias de la industria (al menos una de la Local 477) con información de contacto.
- Si corresponde, una lista de cualquier otra local de I.A.T.S.E. de la que sea actualmente miembro; de la que haya tomado una Retirada Honorable, esté jubilado o haya sido expulsado; o a la que haya solicitado en el pasado y el estado de esa solicitud.
- Pago por el monto total de las tarifas mediante cheque o giro postal a nombre de I.A.T.S.E. Local 477. El pago también se puede realizar a través de PayPal.
- Cualquier licencia o certificación profesional que podamos requerir (EMT, paramédico, certificado de enseñanza del estado de Florida, licencia de polvo, etc.).
- Si solicita bajo el programa de graduados de la Escuela de Cine de Florida, adjunte una copia de su diploma que indique la fecha de graduación en los últimos dos años.
- Si está solicitando como alguien que trabaja en una producción "organizada", proporcione una copia de una hoja de llamadas con su nombre para la producción que se organizó.
Requisitos de Prueba de Residencia
Se debe proporcionar una copia válida de uno de los siguientes elementos:
- Licencia de conducir válida de Florida con una antigüedad de 18 meses o más, o
- Una identificación válida del estado de Florida acompañada de un informe de historial de vehículos (MVR) que muestre 18 meses de residencia, o
- Licencia de conducir válida de Florida acompañada de uno de los siguientes documentos que muestre 18 meses de residencia:
- Declaración de impuestos federales
- Registro de vehículos
- Registro de votantes
- Informe de historial de vehículos (MVR)
Tarifas Requeridas
- Nuevos Miembros
- $100 Tarifa de Procesamiento
- $150 Tarifa de Capacitación
- $750 Cuota de Iniciación
- La compra de dos (2) Estampillas Trimestrales, $75 cada una, $150 en total.
- Cualquier saldo pendiente (para miembros que regresan)
- Colegio u Organizado
- $100 Tarifa de Procesamiento
- $150 Tarifa de Capacitación
- $50 Cuota de Iniciación
- La compra de cuatro (4) Estampillas Trimestrales, $75 cada una, $300 en total.
- Transferencias
- Copia de la "Tarjeta de Solicitud de Transferencia" de la Local actual.
- $150 Tarifa de Capacitación
- $375 Tarifa de Transferencia
- La compra de cuatro (4) Estampillas Trimestrales, $75 cada una, $300 en total.
Si NO presenta todas las tarifas con su solicitud, se considerará incompleta. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre cuánto debe pagar con su solicitud, llame a la oficina.
Después de Presentar una Solicitud
La lista actual de posibles nuevos miembros se presenta a nuestra junta ejecutiva actual para su votación en la próxima reunión de la junta ejecutiva.
- Las solicitudes entregadas al menos 15 días antes de la próxima reunión de la junta ejecutiva se presentarán ante la junta ejecutiva para su votación.
- Las reuniones de la junta ejecutiva tienen lugar cada mes.
- Cada miembro pendiente será notificado dentro de los cinco (5) días siguientes a los resultados de la votación.
- Los solicitantes que no sean votados para la membresía serán notificados por escrito y se emitirá un reembolso (con la excepción de la tarifa de procesamiento no reembolsable de $100).
- Las tarifas reembolsadas se procesan dentro de los cinco (5) días hábiles posteriores a la votación.
- La Obligación del Miembro (juramento) se administrará dentro de seis meses (180 días) a partir de la fecha de notificación de la aceptación en la Local 477.
- La solicitud del miembro pendiente puede declararse nula y sin valor, con la pérdida de todos los fondos pagados, si la Obligación del Miembro no se administra a tiempo.
Envíe su solicitud por correo electrónico a staff@ia477.org.
Los miembros de la Local 477 le agradecen por considerar unirse a nuestra Local. Si tiene preguntas que no se han abordado en esta página, no dude en llamar al Presidente Chris Ranung al (904) 806-6369 o contactarlo por correo electrónico a chrisranung@ia477.org.
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As a Studio Mechanic's local, we take immense pride in offering a diverse covered crafts list, encompassing a wide array of highly skilled professionals crucial to exceptional film, television, theater, and event productions.
Animal Wrangler:
Art:
- Coordinator
- Set Designer
- Graphic Artist
- Graphic Design
- Buyer
Construction:
- Coordinator
- Foreman
- Gang Boss
- Model Maker
- Propmaker
- Welder
- Utility
- Shop Crafts
Costumes:
- Designer
- Costume Supervisor
- Wardrobe Supervisor
- Key Costumer
- Ager/Dyer
- Seamstress/Tailor
- Set Costumer
- Costume Stylist
- Costumer
- Wardrobe Assistant
- Seamstress/Tailor
- Buyer
Craft Service:
- Key Craft Service
- Asst. Craft Service
Electrical:
- Gaffer
- Best Boy
- Electrician
- Rigging Gaffer
- Rigging Best Boy
- Rigging Electrician
- Lighting Tech
- Generator Operator
- Lighting Balloon Assistant Technician
- Light Board Operator
- Cableman
Greens:
Grip:
- Key Grip
- Best Boy Grip
- Grip
- Dolly Grip
- Key Rigging Grip
- Rigging Grip
- Best Boy Rigging Grip
- Diver
Marine:
- Coordinator
- Divemaster
- Diver
- Safety Diver
- Assistant Coordinator
- Boat Handler
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Paint and Scenic:
- Key Scenic Artist
- Scenic Foreperson
- On-Set Painter
- Plasterer
- Scenic Artist
- Set Painter
- Sign Writer
- Utility
Props:
- Prop Master
- Asst. Prop Master
- Armorer
- Props Buyer
- Prop Person
- Food Stylist
- Asst. Armorer
Set Decorating:
- Set Designer
- Set Designer/Draftsman
- Leadman
- Decorator
- Buyer
- Swing Gang
- On-Set Dressers
- Off-Set Dressers
- Dresser
Set Teacher:
Sound and Video:
- Boom Operator
- Mixer
- 24-Frame Playback
- Audio Playback
- Cableman
Sound and Video Assist:
- Sound Utility
- Teleprompter
- Video Assist
Special Effects:
- Coordinator
- Foreman
- Effects Technician
- Welder
- Powder Man
- Buyer
Wardrobe:
- Wardrobe Supervisor
- Wardrobe Assistant
Welfare:
- Child Labor Coordinator
- EMT
- Paramedic
- Registered Nurse
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Crewing Up Jobs: Producers, find top-tier talent for your projects from our diverse Referral list. Access skilled grips, electricians, set designers, and more to build a stellar team.
Join Us: Studio mechanics, boost your career by joining Local 477. Gain access to industry resources and a supportive community, propelling your success.
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Equity Statement From IATSE:
An Equality Statement was unanimously approved at the 2015 Winter General Executive Board Meeting in Hollywood, Florida, and updated at the 2018 Mid-Summer General Executive Board Meeting in New York City. We recognize that, while equality aims to treat everyone equally, it does not consider the various impediments faced by some of our members resulting in unequal outcomes. In response, our organization has instituted an equity statement which acknowledges our differences to ensure that everyone has an equitable chance at success. In July 2021, our General Executive Board unanimously adopted the following equity statement which acknowledges our differences to ensure that everyone has an equitable chance at success:
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, its Territories and Canada (IATSE) acknowledges that while we all face barriers to our success, there are those among us who face barriers that are more substantial and entrenched than others. We call upon all to identify, minimize, or erase obstacles that are within our control to make a more equitable pathway to unionism, leadership, and equality.
A diverse organization cannot be established unless current systems of access are enhanced. We must build structures to create equitable access for all, and to truly celebrate diversity. This growth will ensure a stronger union, and together, we will rise!
Declaración de patrimonio de IATSE:
Esta Declaración de Igualdad fue aprobada por unanimidad en la Reunión de la Junta Ejecutiva General de Invierno de 2015 en Hollywood, Florida, y actualizada en la Reunión de la Junta Ejecutiva General de mediados de verano de 2018 en la ciudad de Nueva York. Reconocemos que, si bien la igualdad tiene como objetivo tratar a todos por igual, no considera los diversos impedimentos que enfrentan algunos de nuestros miembros y que resultan en resultados desiguales. En respuesta, nuestra organización ha instituido una declaración de equidad que reconoce nuestras diferencias para garantizar que todos tengan las mismas posibilidades de éxito. En julio de 2021, nuestra Junta Ejecutiva General adoptó por unanimidad la siguiente declaración de equidad que reconoce nuestras diferencias para garantizar que todos tengan oportunidades equitativas de éxito:
La Alianza Internacional de Empleados de Escenarios Teatrales, Técnicos de Imagen en Movimiento, Artistas y Oficios Afines de los Estados Unidos, sus Territorios y Canadá (IATSE) reconoce que si bien todos enfrentamos barreras para nuestro éxito, hay quienes entre nosotros enfrentan barreras que son más sustanciales y arraigados que otros. Hacemos un llamado a todos a identificar, minimizar o borrar los obstáculos que están bajo nuestro control para trazar un camino más equitativo hacia el sindicalismo, el liderazgo y la igualdad.
No se puede establecer una organización diversa a menos que se mejoren los sistemas de acceso actuales. Debemos construir estructuras para crear un acceso equitativo para todos y celebrar verdaderamente la diversidad. ¡Este crecimiento garantizará una unión más fuerte y juntos ascenderemos!
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Page Last Updated: Sep 25, 2023 (09:42:00)
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