Motion Picture & Theatrical Trade Member

News Updates

Headline News
November 20 -

In one of those only-in-L.A. factoids, we're amused to report that one of the places the Motion Picture and Theatrical Trade Teamsters say is difficult to access for location shoots is the iconic, industry-marking Hollywood sign.

Headline News
November 18 -

Seeing demand for movie and TV music growing and take-home pay shrinking, about half of a group of 400 sign up to band together with an unlikely ally.

Headline News
November 17 -

“If film & television composers want to organize,” stated Steve Dayan, “We, the Teamsters stand ready to help you.” This was Dayan’s core message as he spoke November 16 in Los Angeles to approximately 450 composers in his capacity as an official of the Teamster’s Local 399.

Headline News
November 10 -

I’m very excited by the news that a new organization, The Association of Media Composers and Lyricists (AMCL), has been working for four years to build a relationship with the Teamsters with the goal of organizing and creating a union for composers.

Headline News
November 9 -

The owner of a Toronto film studio has purchased 48 acres on the West Side with plans to develop a film and tv production complex reports WBBM.

Headline News
November 9 -

As city officials and businesses launch new efforts to combat runaway production in Los Angeles, one local union has suggested they start in their own backyard.

Headline News
August 20 -
Elected leaders of Teamsters Local 399 have opposed the closure of the Motion Picture and Television Fund’s nursing home and hospital.
Headline News
August 6 -

Bob and Selma Mast never dreamed that selling their house to a niece would lead to meeting legendary actor Robert DeNiro in the flesh.

Headline News
August 6 -

Hollywood location scouts, managers and assistants have ratified a three-year deal with the showbiz companies covering about 440 employees.

Headline News
June 18 -

When Mack Matlock retired as a Pima County sheriff's deputy 12 years ago, he transformed into a movie-set driver. "It's really stressful. You have schedules to meet, and a lot of money depends on you meeting the schedule," he said. Click above to read the rest.