Motion Picture Studio Mechanics Local 52, IATSE

Repost from @iatse For International Transgender Day of Visibility, today we celebrate the beloved transgender members of our community. We will keep up the fight to eradicate the discrimination trans people still face, both inside and outside of the workplace.

LOCAL 52 LABOR ASSISTANCE MARCH UPDATE .... Hello Brothers and Sisters, Hopefully we can see some light at the end of this long tunnel as Spring forces its way into our paths and daylight accounts for more commuting time! Below please find this free ongoing zoom event put together by one of my great group resources; Alumni in Recovery in NJ. There’s a lot of resource out there for those that struggle and their families as well. We want to raise awareness, end the stigma and... offer helpful resources to our union sisters and brothers and their families who struggle with behavioral issues, depression and addictions etc. Please take a moment to stop in. This is a recurring webinar with the same ID and PW( see info on poster below) On another important note please remember we have great resources from within and help from BEHIND THE SCENES and The ACTORS FUND. I imagine many members are not aware that Behind the Scenes actually offers grant assistance and social worker help to facilitate in getting behavioral health therapy to our members. We are still in crisis times with addictions and overdoses soaring at all time statistics during this pandemic . Please take a moment to checkout these resources. Lori Rubenstein is the contact at Behind the Scenes. Some of you may have seen her presentation at a recent 52 virtual meeting. It was excellent. Lastly, Gavin Curran and myself are available 24/7 to facilitate for our members in any way. Peace and recovery One Day at a Time Fraternally yours m, Glynis B.

Happy St. Patricks’s Day! #unionmade #unionproud

Happy International Women’s day! #unionproud #unionstrong

Local 52 Brother Matthew Kowalski is in need of our help. After eleven years of being a Leadman, he has come down with a bad case of Degenerative Disk Disease. Surgery is needed to deal with the disk herniations that occurred due to this condition, and he can no longer work, leaving him without insurance and piling bills. Please contribute if you are able to at this time. Thank you. https://gofund.me/90c526ba

Repost from @aflcio Having a socially distanced celebration over zoom? Make sure it’s full of #unionmade goods! #newyearseve #party #1u

Happy New Year, Local 52! Here’s to a healthy & happy 2021!Happy New Year, Local 52! Here’s to a healthy & happy 2021!

Repost from @iatse May this holiday season greet you with family, love, joy and good health. #MerryChristmas

Brothers, Sisters, and Kin: Brother Mitch Towse was diagnosed with Lymphoma in May 2020 and could use our help with the bills that are piling up. If you are able to contribute at this time, all help is greatly appreciated.

Brothers, Sisters, and Kin: Brother Kelly Britt was injured on December 17th while starting his work day, and will need surgery to get him back on track. If you are able to donate, any help is appreciated. https://www.gofundme.com/f/kelly-britt-injured-and-we-shoul

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Brothers, Sisters, and Kin: On October 26, we lost Brother Jesse Dublanica, leaving behind 6 young children. If you are able to donate, there is a fund set up for his children. Thank you. https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-jesse-dublan

Today! Get out there and vote! #vote #voteforlabor #unionproud #unionstrong

Brothers, Sisters, and Kin: IATSE is proud to partner with the Biden/Harris campaign to sponsor an IATSE for Biden/Harris GOTV Phone Bank on Monday, November 2nd from 4:00-6:00pm ET / 1:00-3:00 PT. Join IATSE members from across the country as we come together virtually to get out the vote for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris! IATSE International President Matthew Loeb will join us to kick off the phone bank.... To make calls you will need an internet connection, a phone, and a laptop or tablet. We will begin with a training and have time for Q&A before making calls into battleground states. We need your help getting a robust turnout of IATSE volunteers! Please encourage members of your local to sign up and register for the phone bank here: http://joe.link/IATSE

Repost from @iatse Here's a list of Halloween union-made treats that will make your holiday fun and help working families too.

Repost from @centrallabornyc New Yorkers! It's National #VoteEarlyDay! Polling locations open at 10AM! Your early voting polling location might be different from your normal location. For sites and hours, please visit: bit.ly/LaborVotesEarly #NYCLaborVotes #Labor2020 #LaborVotes

Important Election information for Local 52 Members: Brothers, Sisters and Kin, Below please find information about upcoming elections. Please take the time to go through your voter guide and familiarize yourself with your ballot before election day. If you did not receive your voter guide and are not sure what is on your ballot, you can get a sample ballot by following the instructions on the link below: https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_Lookup... For New York State Voters, please be aware that early voting starts this Saturday, October 24th. I encourage you to take advantage of this if you can. Please note that your early polling location may be different from your normal polling place, that the hours are different from election day and that polls are open during the weekend as well as weekdays. Regardless of how many people on your crew vote early, you are still entitled to time off to vote on election day per New York State election law Section 3-110 provided you notify your employer between 10 days and 2 days before the election (between Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, November 1st). Details regarding time off to vote can be found at https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/ELN/3-110 and must be posted conspicuously by your employer around your job site. If you live in New York City, click here: https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc to find your polling place and early voting information. If you live in New York State but not New York City, please click here: https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov to find your early and election day polling sites. If you are not sure which candidates support labor, here is a list of candidates endorsed by the New York State AFL-CIO: https://nysaflcio.org/2020LaborEndorsements If you live in Nassau or Suffolk County, please note that IATSE Local 52 has endorsed Jackie Gordon for Congress in NY-02 and Thomas Suozzi Congress in NY-03. For New Jersey members, please visit https://njaflcio.org for all the voting information you could possibly need. For Pennsylvania members, please visit https://votetodayinpa.com For Connecticut members, please visit https://myvote.ct.gov For members registered in Delaware, visit https://elections.delaware.gov If you have any other questions about the upcoming General Election, please contact Scott Templeton, IATSE Local 52 Political Coordinator. In Solidarity, Scott Templeton IATSE Local 52 Political Coordinator

#Repost @iatse with @get_repost When we elect a President, we empower an entire Administration with an agenda that has consequences for the health, work, and security of ourselves and our Union for years to come. Inform yourself. Find out who is in charge, learn about the changes they’ve implemented since the 2016 election, and understand what their future agendas will bring. REGISTER HERE: iatse.co/impactofelections #iatse #behindthescenes #stagehand #hollywood #broadway #film #liveevents #election2020

Helping Out a Brother Member: Dear Brothers, Sisters, and Kin, Our friend and IATSE Local 52 Brother David Kissinger, was badly injured. He is expected to be unable to return to work for a few months. A GoFundMe page has been created to help him cover his living expenses while out of work.... https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-the-kissinger-family share-flow-1 Any and all contributions are greatly appreciated!

#Repost @iatse with @get_repost As some behind the scenes workers return to work, it's as important as ever to ensure our workplaces are safe. Entertainment Workers can ANONYMOUSLY call the IATSE Safety hotline at 844-422-9273 with a tip if you feel unsafe at work for ANY REASON, including COVID-19.

Today is World Mental Health Day. The Local 52 Labor Assistance Professionals and https://www.liveandworkwell.com/content/en/public.html are amazing, friendly services available to Local 52 members struggling with mental health issues. You are not alone.

*Reminder* Check your email for the General Membership Meeting Pre-Registration. Registration must be completed no later than 7pm on Friday, October 16th, 2020. Please see your email for full instructions, as well as helpful links for using Zoom.

#Repost @iatse with @get_repost What's your reason to vote?