Yearly Archives: 2020

Announce: SXSW Cancellations, Freeman 3/8-3/21

The following was sent to the membership via the announce mechanism on Mar. 6th 2020 from the office of the Business Agent:

Brothers and Sisters,

I am disheartened to report that SXSW was officially canceled today by the City of Austin.

All scheduled labor for TOMORROW Saturday 3/7 will remain as scheduled. I repeat if you are scheduled tomorrow 3/7, you will still go to work as scheduled. Freeman has had gear arriving at the Austin Convention Center and we will be loading out that gear.

All scheduled labor for all areas on Sunday 3/8 through 3/21 with FREEMAN has been cancelled.
We will update you as we find out more information from our various employers.
In Solidarity,

Nikki Combs
Business Agent

Announce: Support Working People During COVID-19!

The following was sent to the membership via the announce mechanism on Mar 31st 2020 from the office of the president:

Brothers and Sisters,

Please tune in to this Important message from TX AFL-CIO <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7MUzCsWov8&feature=youtu.be> and afterwards, please visit the TX AFL-CIO website <https://www.texasaflcio.org/>

Thank you!

Rachel Magee,
President.

Announce: Coronavirus Update

The following was sent to the membership via the announce mechanism on Feb. 28th 2020, forwarded from IATSE International.

> Sisters, Brothers, Kin—
>
> As news coverage of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues, we want to update you with guidance and reassurance.
>
> While there is a potential public health threat posed by COVID-19, right now per the CDC, for the general American public, the immediate health risk from COVID-19 is considered low.
>
> As this is a dynamic and evolving situation, we are closely following the most up-to-date guidance and information as provided by the Centers for Disease Control. In addition, we are in constant contact with our health plans and local health care centers to ensure the health and safety of our community.
>
> We will continue to provide information on any new developments that would impact our community and actions that would need to be taken. We strongly encourage you to visit the CDC for information regarding the virus, situation updates, personal protective precautions and recommendations for community preparedness. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html

> Feel free to distribute as appropriate and necessary.
>
> In solidarity,
> IATSE Communications.