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November 20, 2024

Need Skilled AV Production Labor in Minneapolis or St.Paul?

We have the largest pool of skilled AV Professionals, Live Event Techs, Audio Engineers, Lighting Designers, Upriggers, Camera Operators, Projectionists, Moving Light Programmers, Scenic Carpenters, Wardrobe, Hair and Makeup Artists, and Stagehands of all kinds in the Twin Cities.
Serving the Twin Cities for over 130 years, we currently refer over 2000 active workers.
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Contact our office at 612-379-7564 or email us at Business_Agent@IATSE13.org

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IATSE for Harris-Walz

The Biden-Harris White House has been the most pro-union administration in history and Vice President Harris has played a pivotal role in delivering landmark policies and legislation to benefit IATSE workers. The Biden-Harris administration has actively sought to include the voices of IATSE behind-the-scenes entertainment workers in decisions that impact our industries and workplaces.

October 29, 2024 Minneapolis, MN — The in-house audio and video crew for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx at the Target Center has filed for union recognition under the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 745.

From CNBC, October 19, 2024: Boeing and its machinists' union have reached a new contract proposal. The new proposal includes 35% wage increases over four years, a higher signing bonus of $7,000, guaranteed minimum payouts in an annual bonus program and higher 401(k) contributions.

From MPR News 9-29-2024. On Saturday, dozens of First Avenue workers picketed outside the iconic downtown Minneapolis venue in their push for a union contract. Since then, both management and the union report bargaining in good faith, making progress over 19 bargaining sessions. But they have yet to agree on workers’ proposals on pay and how to define seniority.

Minnesota Wages Up 5.9% This Year.

Per KARE11 news: August was a promising month for employers, as 14,400 jobs were added. Minnesota employers logged a remarkable August as they recorded the largest monthly increase in jobs in two years, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).

IATSE Local 13 is committed to improving communication with our members and workers regarding their valuable 401(k) retirement plan. In an effort to achieve this, we have shared member and worker email addresses with the IATSE Local 13 401(k) Fund Office. If you object to this, here is how you opt out.

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Please Sign up for the Empower (401k) Website

The 401k Trustees are asking all workers to register for the Empower website (our 401k) and/or the Empower app. This will allow us to communicate information to everyone in a more timely and efficient manner. We'll save on printing/handling/mailing costs, and you can make sure your birthday and beneficiary information is updated.

Live Nation Sued by Justice Department

From Barron's and MSN 5-23-24: Live Nation Entertainment stock was diving Thursday after the ticketing company was hit with an antitrust lawsuit from the Justice Department. Live Nation shares were down 5.8% at $95.53.

From CNN, May 15, 2024 After a hot start to 2024, inflation cooled back down in April, providing a bit of hope for Americans worn down by elevated prices. Consumer prices were up 3.4% for the 12 months ended in April. This compares with the 9.1% annual inflation rate in June 2022.

March 10, 2024 The Guardian Trader Joe’s and SpaceX are among businesses challenging the constitutionality of the National Labor Relations Board. Upset by the surge in union drives, several of the best-known corporations in the US are seeking to cripple the country’s top labor watchdog, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), by having it declared unconstitutional.

Support the Freedom Theatre

On December 13th, 2023, three members of the Freedom Theatre at Jenin in the West Bank, Palestine, were arrested during a raid on their theatre. Artistic Director Ahmed Tobasi, theatre artist and playwright Jamal Abu Joas, and producer Mustafa Sheta were taken into custody by the IDF.

By Sheila Regan Special to the Star Tribune JANUARY 31, 2024 — 3:33PM Cowles Center in downtown Minneapolis cancels dance performances after losing funding. Educational and community programs will continue through the end of the 2023-24 school year in May.

Jan 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away Alaska's bid to revive a Republican-backed policy to make it easier for state workers to opt out of paying union dues in the latest case aimed at limiting the influence of unions representing public-sector employees.

Here are three news articles detailing the workers of First Avenue voting to unionize for better wages and working conditions.... More than 200 service workers at First Avenue, 7th Street Entry, Depot Tavern, Turf Club, Fine Line Music Café, Palace Theatre, and Fitzgerald Theater petitioned to unionize.

Most stagehands know they are required to work an increasing number of days (for an increasing number of years) to advance from a given letter list to the next higher list. (This allows us to refer more experienced people first, and helps ensure newer people have the opportunity to learn from those with more experience and stronger skills.

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IATSE Local 13 Swag Store Available

The IATSE Local 13 Swag Store is now available. It is the first option under our Worker Resources tab.
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Welcome to the evolving IATSE Local 13 website

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