IATSE Local 479

Today we celebrate 34 years of protecting the negotiated rights of our members, from fair wages to the advancement of the best working conditions possible allowing our members to perform their skilled crafts, bringing film and television projects to life!

Hey social media users IATSE is inviting members to record and share short videos in their own words on the importance of voting. To submit YOUR video securely, download the "Voices by ActionSprout" app, and use the code: 806337 to join the IATSE community. iPhone: http://iatse.co/voices1... Android: http://iatse.co/voices2 See more

The 2020 Creative Arts Emmy Awards are LIVE NOW. Follow along to see if your colleagues win awards for their categories!

Tune in tonight for the Labor Day: A Celebration of American Workers virtual watch event to honor your union and all workers at 7:00 pm ET. https://www.mobilize.us/2020victory/event/315725/

Please join the AFL-CIO for a Labor Day conversation with Vice President Joe Biden. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka will moderate the discussion and questions will be asked by rank and file union members across the country.

Take the pledge to vote this year and show your support by using this frame on your own profile photo! Make sure you're registered to vote, that you know where your polling location is located and know how to request an absentee ballot if you need one!! #pledge2vote2020

With sadness, we share news of the loss of our brother Scott Terrell Sealock, who passed over the weekend from complications from a recent accident.

We regret to share news of the loss of Brother Christopher Bacchus Wilmeth, a Set Painter with IATSE Local 479 whose passing was keenly felt by his family, friends, and fellow crewmembers. Please join us in expressing our condolences at this loss.

TODAY is national Call in Day of Action to PASS THE HEROES ACT! Follow the link to contact your Senator and urge them to pass the HEROES Act, which includes the following provisions that will benefit workers whose industries have been impacted by the pandemic: Extends the $600 pandemic unemployment benefits until 2021. Protects healthcare for unemployed working families by creating a 100% COBRA Subsidy.... Keeps people in their homes during these trying times by extending the moratorium on evictions AND provides $100 billion in emergency rental assistance.

FREE Covid-19 Testing TODAY from 1pm to 5pm North Parking Lot of IBEW Local 613 501 Pulliam Street SW Atlanta, GA 30312

ATLANTA, July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power is offering a special payment plan to help customers with past-due account balances accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Customers who enroll by July 15 will be able to pay past-due balances over a six-month timeframe between October 2020 and March 2021, with no late fees. The suspension of disconnections also remains in place until July 15, and customers with an outstanding balance are encouraged to establish a payment...Continue reading

We regret to share news of the loss of Brother Ian Carter, a Set Medic with IATSE Local 479. Our condolences to Ian's family, his friends, and to all who will miss him on set.

It is with heavy heart that we share news of the loss of another member, Rigging Grip Robert Moody. Director of Membership Kevin Amick has sent a message to members.

We regret to inform our membership of the passing of our brother, Mitch Hirsch. Members please check your inbox for a message from Director of Membership Kevin Amick.