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From the International - Organizing in General
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| Frequently Asked Questions, about how it all works. |
| Organize |
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| When we refer to “organizing” workers we are referring to the process of turning a group of individual workers into a cohesive group that can effectively represent their common interests with their employer. This is what people outside the union movement might call "unionizing. |
| Why the IA? |
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| The IATSE represents stage hands, wardrobe attendants, makeup artists and hair stylists, motion picture and television production technicians, broadcast technicians, scenic artists, designers, animators, audio visual technicians and a host of others. |
| Your Rights |
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| In addition to your right to seek union representation under the NLRA the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act includes a “Bill of Rights of Members of Labor Organizations”. |
| Your Health |
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| The IATSE National Health Plans administer two health insurance programs, Plan A and Plan C. Under IATSE contracts, employers are required to contribute to these plans on behalf of their employees. |
| Your Future |
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| The IATSE believes people who’ve spent a lifetime working deserve a dignified and secure retirement. |
| How to Organize |
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| The IATSE believes that the best organizers are the workers themselves. At every step of the organizing process, we emphasize the active participation of the workers seeking union representation. |
| The Campaign |
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| Organizing campaigns vary in length. The IATSE will remain committed as long as there are workers who remain interested. |
| The Election |
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| Prior to any election conducted by the NLRB there will be posted, at the place of your work, a Notice of Election issued by the NLRB to inform you of.., |
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