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IATSE Local 488
Building our communities
Doing it for ourselves
A union pilot project called Crew Bunny connects underemployed film crew members to do odd jobs, for each other.
Building our communities
Fundraiser for film crews recovering from the strike
A rummage sale will feature items used in local TV and movie productions, plus original art and crafts made by crews.
Collective bargaining
Hollywood strike could be coming
If 60,000 behind-the-scenes production workers walk out, it would be the biggest ever strike in the film and television industry.
Jobs
IATSE marks one year out of work due to pandemic
Many members of IATSE Locals 28, 488, B20, and 154 haven’t worked a day since the pandemic turned life upside down a year ago.
Jobs
IATSE 488 faces near total job loss
Several hundred Oregon members of IATSE Local 488 were already facing a scarcity of work. COVID-19 made matters worse, shutting down projects statewide by mid-March.
Building our communities
Laid-off costume department workers volunteer to make protective masks
Hospitals and home health care workers are facing a shortage of masks, and are calling for donations.
Worker safety
Training for a rescue at 50 feet
Theater and concert workers often spend time at great heights — hoisting gear at rock concerts or setting up and operating truss-mounted spotlights. Their union is working to improve members’ readiness to quickly rescue a coworker in the event of an accident.Â
