Brothers and Sisters,
There will be a memorial service to celebrate the life of Jerry Reed:
Monday, June 27 at 10am – 12 noon
Kodosky Lounge, Long Center.
Please pass the word to your brothers, sisters, friends and co-workers.
Fraternally,
President Rachel Magee
Brothers and Sisters,
It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that yesterday morning, our much loved brother, Jerry Reed, was tragically killed in a car accident in Lago Vista. The accident was a head on collision. The other driver fell asleep at the wheel.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his two sons, Reno and Micah, and his granddaughter.
Regrettably,
President Magee
Here are some photos in memory that have trickled in since the news…
Jerry Symphony Show Blacks
Presidential Jerry Reed
Jerry Dell World 2015
Jerry Fixin Shit
If you have any of the exceedingly rare Jerry Reed photos, please message them to the IATSE 205 Facebook Page (or email them to ), where we are displaying them in the “In Loving Memory” album.
Uncle Billy’s, 1530 Barton Springs Road on Tuesday, June 14 from 7PM
Read the full meeting invitation here:
PDF Invitation
You’ve heard from ZACH management, you’ve heard from disgruntled ex-ZACH employees, you’ve heard from disgruntled ex-union members, sadly you’ve even heard from a misinformed Local 205 member. Unfortunately, all of them have provided you with misinformation about organizing, what it means, how it works, and how it will impact you.
So, who is the union? We’re stagehands, just like you. We love our craft, just like you. We’re creative and proud of what we do, just like you. We’d like to help you thrive at ZACH, not just survive!
I’d like you to hear the truth about organizing, IATSE and Local 205 from a reliable source; IATSE Local 205’s leadership! I’m inviting you all to put us to the test. We’ll be at
Uncle Billy’s, 1530 Barton Springs Road on Tuesday, June 14 from 7PM
to give you all the facts and dispel any other myths.
Rachel Magee,
IATSE Local 205, President.
(512) 371-1217 ext. 101
“We provide financial assistance and supportive counseling to those who work in theatrical exhibition who are experiencing hardship due to illness, accident or underemployment.”
Read more at their site:
Will Rodgers Motion Pictures Pioneers Foundation.
Wage Cut for Stage Alliance Hands!
Find out how and why your wages were cut (and what your Union is doing about it!) by attending the Stage Alliance employees meeting at:
3PM on Monday 29 February, 2016 at TX AFL-CIO auditorium,
11th and Lavaca, 78701. (Metered street parking only!)
Can’t attend? Sign up here to receive information electronically,https://old.iatse205.org/signup
Stage Alliance Rate Card 2015
Reminder notice to all Stage Alliance Employees:
Remember, you are a member of the bargaining unit that Local 205 represents!!
IATSE Local 205 is hosting an SA employee meeting this Monday (today):
February 15 at 6:00 pm
IBEW Local Union 520
4818 E. Ben White Blvd Suite #300
Austin, TX 78741
Please check your email for further details about the subject, or show up and find out!
Search for a message from “IA205 Info” as the sender, may have ended up in your junk mail as this was the first occasion to contact the entire bargaining unit via email.
If you can’t attend, please sign up for the mailing list so that we can keep you informed!
https://old.iatse205.org/signup
From the Education Committee via Vice President Drga:
Brothers and Sisters,
Local 205 will be presenting another round of Steward training classes. We have expanded the Steward training into three separate classes:
Steward Training I – open to all members and required for apprentices. The objective of this class is to introduce the Steward’s job and responsibilities, how workers relate to the Steward and Union, Unionism and Solidarity, reading and understanding a contract, and safety on the job.
Steward Training II – open to all members. This class will prepare members to act as Stewards on the job. Topics will include advanced contract interpretation, representation on the job, Investigation of incidents and complaints and proper completion of Steward paperwork. There will be a test at the end of this class and graduates that pass the test are eligible to become certified Stewards. If you are already a certified Steward, then you must take this class and pass the test to re-certify.
Steward Training III – by invitation – This class will focus on advanced aspects of the grievance process, including filing, investigation, and taking grievances to arbitration. Graduates of this class will be involved in formation of a Local 205 Grievance Committee.
Note that each of these classes will be 2 days long and you must attend both days. The dates for the upcoming classes are:
Steward I : Jan 12-13, 2016
Steward II : Feb 5-6, 2016
Steward II : Sometime in May/June 2016
Steward III : Sometime in May/June 2016
These classes are offered to Local 205 members at no cost. Please keep in mind that there is a significant cost in materials and time to present each class, so if you sign up for a class we expect you to attend.
To register, email the education address with your intent to attend.
From the Organizing Committee via Vice President Drga:
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Local 205 has made arrangements to present a two day Organizing Training class.
This class is taught by the AFL-CIO and it is open for all members to attend.
More details to follow but here is what you need to know now:
The class will be held at the IBEW building on August 25th and 26th. You must attend both days.
Class hours are 9am to 5pm with one hour for lunch
There is no cost to attend.
To register to attend send an email to the education committee.
From the Education Committee via Vice President Drga:
Brothers and Sisters,
IATSE has contracted with Lynda.com to provide a significant discount for online training courses. The regular price for the Premium membership is $375 per year, but we will pay only $20. This discount is only available to IATSE members in good standing.
Please note that the deadline for enrollment through Local 205 is August 10th.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
In Solidarity,
Todd Drga
IATSE Local 205 Vice President
Further instructions and info sheets were provided via an announce email to the membership. View the International’s post about it too.
Build Craft, Leadership, and Business Skills in a Cost Effective and Flexible Learning Environment on lynda.com
A leading on-line educator with an extensive library targeting the latest software, creative, and business skills via high-quality instructional videos taught by recognized experts and working professionals.
The IATSE has contracted for all interested IATSE members to have a “Premium” membership.
An Individual annual membership normally costs as much as $375 per year, but IATSE members and local leaders will be able to purchase individual premium annual memberships that will run from September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2016, for only $20 each.
Unlimited access from any desktop or mobile device 24/7
Over 2,500 courses on a wide variety of technologies and disciplines, across all skill levels, with new courses added every week.
Up-to-date content
There are thousands of courses in categories such as:
CRAFT
Audio and Music
CAD
Design
Photography
Video
3D and Animation
LEADERSHIP
Negotiation
Time Management
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Business Writing
SOFTWARE
Microsoft: Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Word
Google: Gmail, Calendar, Docs
Adobe: Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator
Enrollment is through Local 205. You need to do both of the following:
Email the education address to provide the email address you wish to use for your lynda.com registration and your date of birth. This information is required for registration.
Mail a check for $20 to Treasurer Kelso with “Lynda training” on the memo line. If you are not in good standing, you must pay all outstanding financial obligations (with a separate check) before you can enroll.
Mail your check(s) to Treasurer Kelso at:
PO Box 142
Austin TX 78767
The deadline for receiving your enrollment request is August 10th. This will allow the enrollments to be processed before the subscription begins on September 1st .
After August 10th, Local 205 will submit the enrollment information and payment to the International.
Once your information is processed by the International, you will be contacted via email directly by lynda.com to set up your account.
If you have any questions about this enrollment process, please email or call VP Drga at 512-589-8402.
The following documents were provided by Local 205 regarding info & sign up process.
via AFL-CIO…
If you’ve watched any zombie movie or episode of “The Walking Dead,” you know that you can never let your guard down until you’re sure all the zombies around you are dead.
The Fast Track zombie bill is no different. Last week, the House stopped Fast Track but didn’t kill it. And yesterday, John Boehner and the Republican leaders in the House brought it back from the dead—and it’s worse than ever. Not only have they stripped out assistance for workers who’ve lost their jobs because of bad trade deals that were originally attached to the bill, but they’ve weakened human trafficking protections and added a provision that would prevent the Trans-Pacific Partnership and other future trade deals from addressing climate change.
14 Democratic senators—Michael Bennet (D-CO), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Tom Carper (D-DE), Christopher Coons (D-DE), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Claire McCaskill (D-MO), Patty Murray (D-WA), Bill Nelson (D-FL), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Mark Warner (D-VA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR)—voted the wrong way on Fast Track last time. We need to make them realize that Republican leaders made empty promises to get their vote.
We’ve got an opportunity to turn them in the right direction, but we need to put pressure on them today because the vote could come up any time this week. We need to stop this terrible zombie bill or more jobs will be shipped overseas, more workers will see their wages lowered and corporations will be given even more power over our communities.
In Solidarity,
Celeste
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Celeste Drake
Trade and Globalization Policy Specialist, AFL-CIO