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Oscar Makers In Chicago Ratify New Contract
December 27 -

Hollywood’s biggest awards will continue to be made by American labor after the Chicago Teamsters reached a contract agreement on Dec. 22 with the longtime manufacturers of the Oscars and Emmy Awards.

Press Release
Makers Of Academy Awards Strip Wages From Workers
December 6 -

Hollywood’s biggest stars will take home golden trophies during the 84th Annual Academy Awards, but the Teamsters who manufacture and polish the coveted statues are being handed something far less glamorous—gutted benefits and drastic wage cuts.

Headline News
Hollywood Labor Fight Looms as Money for Benefits Wanes
November 28 -

LOS ANGELES — Bitter disputes over health and pension payments to union members have created plenty of drama in states and cities this year. But do not look for a movie about it — Hollywood will be too busy dealing with a labor crisis of its own.

Press Release
Teamsters Local 727 Opposes Bill That Jeopardizes Illinois' Film Industry
March 21 -

Teamsters Local 727, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and the Illinois Production Alliance have joined forces to fight a bill that would severely impact Illinois’ booming film industry.

Headline News
Hollywood Or Bust
February 14 -

Boston union chiefs traveled to Hollywood this week to deliver a message to film studio honchos: We’re good guys. Really.

Press Release
IATSE And Teamsters Reach Mutual Assistance Pact
August 5 -

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees have entered into an agreement to work together toward common goals.

Headline News
Where The Stars Are Built, Not Born
June 7 -

The makers of “Bullitt” reportedly put together that film’s legendary car chase in 1968 using two 1968 Dodge Chargers and two 1968 Ford Mustangs. In 1977, the director Hal Needham recalls, all of the mayhem in “Smokey and the Bandit” was accomplished with five black 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Ams.

Headline News
Composers, Songwriters Weigh Unionization
May 1 -

Hundreds of composers and songwriters, including Hans Zimmer and Diane Warren, have jumped onto the union bandwagon by asking Teamsters Local 399 to represent them in negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

Headline News
Composer/Teamster Meetings Draws 250, Strong Support From WGA
April 21 -

Monday night, 250 composers gathered at the WGA theater in Beverly Hills for the latest composers/Teamsters meeting.

Headline News
Screen Actors Guild President Ken Howard Thanks Teamsters, Unions During Awards Show
January 25 -

On Saturday, January 23, 2010, Screen Actors Guild (SAG) President Ken Howard recognized the contributions of all the labor unions that work in the television and motion picture industry including the Teamsters, thanking his brothers and sisters during his speech at the SAG Awards. Watch his speech here.

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Motion Picture & Theatrical Trade Division

Thank you for visiting the Motion Picture and Theatrical Trade page of the Teamsters web site. The Motion Picture and Theatrical Trade Division represents workers in the motion picture industry including firms that produce feature films, television programs, commercials, and live theatrical productions.

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Canada Increases Labor Subsidies

The Canadian government knows when it has a winner for its workers. If only some U.S. elected officials would catch on too, American film workers could compete fairly for jobs.

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Contact the Division

It is our pleasure to serve our members, and we value your input. The Motion Picture & Theatrical Trade Division can be reached at (323) 877-3277.

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