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Local USA 829 is hiring a Communications Director

The Communications Director reports to the National Director and is responsible for devising and executing strategic communication plans for the union. With the Communications Associate, this role stewards and enhances internal and external communication efforts representing the union on a national level.

Local USA 829 Appoints First-Ever National Director

United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE has appointed its first-ever National Director in its nearly 130-year history. Josh Austin, the Local’s Communications Director and longtime labor leader and union staffer working across entertainment, media, and communications, was appointed to the new role this week.

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Contracts

United Scenic Artists holds many different Collectively Bargained Agreements with employers in scenic shops, theatre, film, television, commercials, opera and dance. In Addition members work under a number of IATSE Agreements. Many complete agreements and up-to-date rate sheets are available for download, or upon request from the appropriate Union Business office.

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Membership Information

United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE, founded in 1896, is a labor union and professional association of Designers, Artists, Craftspeople, and Department Coordinators, organized to protect craft standards, working conditions and wages for the entertainment and decorative arts industries. The members of Local USA 829 work in film, theatre, opera, ballet, television, industrial shows, commercials and exhibitions.

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Events

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May

OSHA 10 General Industry with Focus on the Entertainment Industry: Session 1

Two Sessions | In Person at Local 798 Union Hall (70 W. 36th Street; 4th Floor)

04
May

OSHA 10 General Industry with Focus on the Entertainment Industry: Session 1

In Person at Local 798 Union Hall (70 W. 36th Street, 4th Floor; NYC)

04
May

Costume Department United Best Practices Committee Meeting

On Zoom | Eastern Time Noted | 1 PM ET; 12 PM CT; 10 AM PT

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