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If also links you to: you have a question, • A tax tip newsletter that For more information, log onto: www.UnionPlusRefund.com IATSE 02/08 PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THEATRICAL STAGE EMPLOYES, MOVING PICTURE TECHNICIANS, ARTISTS AND ALLIED CRAFTS OF THE UNITED STATES, ITS TERRITORIES AND CANADA, AFL-CIO, CLC EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Thomas C. Short James B. Wood International President General Secretary–Treasurer Edward C. Powell Michael W. Proscia International Vice- General Secretary– President Emeritus Treasurer Emeritus FIRST QUARTER, 20 08 NUMBER 619 Timothy F. Magee Brian J. Lawlor 1st Vice President 8th Vice President 20017 Van Dyke 1430 Broadway, 20th Floor Detroit, MI 48234 New York, NY 10018 Michael Barnes FEATURES DEPARTMENTS 2nd Vice President Michael F. Miller, Jr. 2237 Hartranft St., 9th Vice President Philadelphia, PA 19145 10045 Riverside Drive President’s SafetyZone J. 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Both nationally and internationally, we are seeing upheavals and disruptions unlike any we have seen since the first half of the last century. With - For New Officers in the entertainment industry, recent events have had effects that will take years to resolve. There are, however, some signs of progress. In the United States as a For many local unions, the first quarter is a time in which newly elected offi - whole, union membership has started to rise. In our industry, the quick and cers begin their duties. As a result, I have noticed an increased volume of requests positive agreement between the DGA and the AMPTP has given us hope, from local union officers seeking information. In the spirit of helping our newly where only a few weeks ago, the picture for many of us was bleak indeed. elected Secretaries and Treasurers, the following is a list of publications available An end to the Writers’ strike solves only one of the grave issues facing the entertainment industry. We are seeing a profound change in the way from the General Office that may be helpful to you: we work — mainly in the development of new technologies that both F International Constitution and Bylaws threaten our futures and present us with new opportunities unheard of Delegates to International Conventions approve changes to this docu - just a few years ago. The “family business” that many in the industry have grown up in, with generations in the same Locals, is now one controlled ment and therefore new editions are printed every four years. The present by global corporations with little interest in the welfare of those working 65th edition was adopted July 22, 2005 and is beige in color. International families that make up a tiny portion of their bottom lines. It is up to us to Constitutions and Bylaws are available to local unions at a cost of $2.50 prove that a well-trained work force, with skill sets that are unique and per copy. OFFICIAL NOTICE crucial to the efficient production of the best entertainment, is worthy of care, attention, and consideration. Local Union Secretary and Treasurer Handbook This is to advise that the regular Mid- We have no clear picture of how new media will affect us. It is our This booklet is designed to familiarize officers with the necessary pro - Summer Meeting of the General Executive responsibility to make certain that as these new technologies develop, we cedures and overall duties and responsibilities related to their positions.