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1:00 PM PDT, February 13th, 2022

This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. Check email or website calendar for link.

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Introduction To Your IATSE National Benefits Fund

Check your mail for your coverage selection form from the IATSE National Benefits Fund. Your selection for coverage must be made by December 15, 2021 for next year. Want to know more about your health benefits? We have a new pdf slideshow which provides valuable info for you!

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2021-11 NBFCOBRASubsidy.pdf

Return To Work Agreement Extended Through January 16, 2022 For Motion Picture

The IATSE and the AMPTP have agreed to extend the RTW through January 16, 2022. Please notify your BAs with input on changes/issues you would like addressed in the negotiations for a revised RTW as soon as possible. As with our other Agreements, we are looking to members for input as to what changes we should advocate for on your behalf in a revised RTW Agreement.

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2021-7_Summary of September 30 COVID Protocols_7.20.21.pdf

Rest In Power Rich Trumka

Two messages below from our Labor Leadership regarding the passing of Richard Trumka, AFL-CIO President: "President Trumka’s leadership was electric and unparalleled, from his early days as president of the United Mine Workers of America through the COVID-19 pandemic. It was an honor to serve alongside him in these difficult times.

COVID-19 prevention training is required for all members before returning to work. Please follow the link to learn more and take your training today!

Thanks to the diligent work of our 488 Legislative Committee, the OMPA Governement Affairs Committee, and stakeholders like our members, the legislation to increase, extend, and increase Equity in the film incentive us passed the Oregon Senate and all will become law. Please join us for a virtual celebration this Tuesday.

Covid 19 Motion Picture Return To Work Agreement

After months of negotiations via the IATSE Locals, DGA, Teamsters and SAG-AFTRA have reached agreement with the producers. Attached to this message please find the complete Agreement and a separate Summary document.

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2020-9 RTW Summary FINAL 9.21.pdf

Oregon Coronavirus Rent Eviction BanUpdate

Special Oregon Legislative Session called for December 13, 2021 to address extension of the rental eviction ban.

Covid-19 Precautions For Productions

If you are working on production during the Covid-19 pandemic here is a list of precautions which production companies should be following. Please alert your Business Agent if you see a breach in these [protocols or any other safety issue. Let us know if you or a family member are ill or in quarantine and we can provide additional resources.

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Coronavirus Precautions For Productions To Maintain Safe working Conditons.pdf

IATSE Local 488 Covid 19 Resources For Members

We hope this Resource List provides you and your family some relief during this crisis.Additionally there is link to Dislocated Worker (which we qualify for) and a webinar being offered by WorkSource (Oregon Unemployment) and Worksystems, Inc.

IATSE Pride

Pride Month (June) is behind us for this year, but IATSE continues to recognize and honor the LBGTQIA+ community all year long!

Action Center

COVID-19 Testing
This email serves as a notification that the National Benefit Funds has waived all fees for COVID-19 testing for all participants enrolled in all Health & Welfare Plan A and Plan C options as well as those enrolled in Triple S. If you have any questions, please contact the Fund Office.

COVID Economic Relief
IATSE pushing Congress for economic relief for entertainment workers