IATSE Local 13

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April 02, 2020

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, and Stagehands of all kinds in the Twin Cities.
Serving the Twin Cities for over 126 years, we currently refer over 2000 active workers.
Work with the best!
Contact our office at 612-379-7564 or email us at Business_Agent@IATSE13.org

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IATSE Union Launches Mutual Aid Effort, IATSECARES.org

Monday, March 30, 2020 New York, NY — IATSE launched its mutual aid program, dubbed Coronavirus Active Response and Engagement Service (C.A.R.E.S.) on Saturday. Through a new website, iatsecares.org the program facilitates volunteer deliveries for at-risk members, as well as a system for volunteers to intermittently check in with other members by phone.

IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb provides an update about the union's ongoing efforts to support members during the COVID-19 pandemic. President Loeb's video explains where we are at as of April 1, 2020.

The International has made the following link available as a Fact Sheet on how the CARES Act will affect our unemployment claims and payments. The Fact Sheet is from the National Employment Law Project.

MN UI Online Is Now Open On Sundays

For those new to MN UI, Sunday requests and applications were not available in the past. There is a new Login screen that now lists when certain SS numbers are 'supposed' to request benefits on M-F. That said, the system is processing requests, on a Sunday.

Check out this story on Deadline.com specifically addressing the expected effects on our industry as of 6:20pm on March 25, 2020. Please note this bill has now been signed.

SPAC Paychecks Will Be Mailed Only

St. Paul Arena Company wrote this note regarding paychecks. The safety of our employees is our upmost priority during this time. In response to our social distancing efforts, paychecks will not be available for pickup at the box office until further notice. We will be mailing them to your address on record starting with the 3/27/20 pay date.

Unemployment Filing Tips

Because we work for multiple employers, attempting to file for Unemployment Insurance using the recommended online system may not work for you. You may be timed out after 45 minutes online, logged out at 8pm, or just give up in frustration.

The Online Store Has Moved

The Online Store has moved to a more easily accessible location on the website. It is now the second item below the Login box (immediately after the calendar which shows our monthly meeting date in a blue box).

IATSE Local 18 Business Manager Thomas Gergerich stated, “We’re happy to join Fiserv Forum’s winning team in facilitating the needs of a world-class arena and we’re excited to play a “behind the scenes” role in Milwaukee’s new era of arena entertainment.”

PSAV Philadephia has an IATSE contract

Friday, May 31, 2019 After more than two years, the techs, represented by IATSE Local 8, finally have a contract PHILADELPHIA — Audio-Visual techs who work in hotels around Philadelphia overwhelmingly ratified their new contract with PSAV this week.

FairWages

IATSE Local 13 has been fighting for the dignity of workers for 125 years, and we are not going to sit quietly by and let our fellow humans be exploited! We’re here to fight for YOU and to support YOU as together we build a better industry. Everyone has a right to a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment, a living wage, and job protections including due process.

Attorney General Ellison announces new Wage Theft Unit in Attorney General's Office. Will investigate and litigate complaints of wage theft and other workplace fraud and abuse perpetrated against Minnesotans of all backgrounds, especially the most vulnerable.

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Online Store Available

The IATSE Local 13 Online Store is now available. If you are looking at the website with a full screen computer, you will find the link in the upper left corner, two boxes under the Log In box. On a phone, two boxes under the Log In box. Or click on Read More and then choose the link highlighted in blue.
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Welcome to the evolving IATSE Local 13 website

Cardholding Members and Referral Workers can create their own Username and Password.
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Online Store Available

Welcome to the evolving IATSE Local 13 website

Cardholding Members and Referral Workers can create their own Username and Password.
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