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Get Ready to Vote!

August 14th, 2020

Are You Registered Yet? Do It Now! Are you registered to vote? If not, it's time to GET READY TO VOTE! To begin, just follow this link to check to see if you are registered to vote and to get registered to vote! Note...

Suicide Prevention and Emotional Wellness Workshop

July 22nd, 2020

Posted in: Health Benefits,Member Services

Until our industry returns to work we need to be aware of the importance of caring for our emotional wellness. This Friday, July 24th, representatives of the Behind the Scenes Mental Health Initiative will conduct a webinar designed to provide...

Members Build Emergency Covid-19 Hospitals

June 3rd, 2020

Posted in: Community

A group of members from IATSE Local 479 were part of a team hired to build two emergency hospitals to help Georgians in the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Many people living in Georgia’s rural counties lack access to comprehensive...

A Statement from President Brown Regarding Recent Events

June 3rd, 2020

Posted in: Breaking News,President's Report

Sisters and Brothers of Local 479, After several conversations with members and a meeting yesterday with fellow Presidents of IATSE locals throughout the United States and Canada, I feel compelled now more than ever to communicate our position on the...

EP Cease Filing for Members

May 20th, 2020

Posted in: Breaking News,Financial News

Today we confirmed with the GDOL that they have released a new program called the "Claims Conversion Program" which allows employers that have been filing weekly UI claims on behalf of employees to convert those claims over to an individual...

Member Spotlight: Glenn Peison and Kazz Walding Helping Fellow Members Navigate GDOL Unemployment Claims Process

May 7th, 2020

Posted in: Community,Membership

Several weeks ago Local 479 member Glenn Peison set up a Facebook group called Atlanta Art Department: Covid-19. His original intention for the group was to serve as a resource for people to share and discuss the latest health and safety information...

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	1 New Member Orientati… New Member Orientation Via GoTo Training March 1, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA Please register for New Member Orientation on Monday, March 1, 2021 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/2914104249692721410 New Member Orientation is mandatory for all new members. We will discuss, Benefits, Safety, Union Governance, Collective Bargaining Agreements and Working in the Industry. We will also cover the basics of Workers Comp and Local Education and Training. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. See more details •	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9 FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Re… FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw March 9, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:30 pm 2390 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152, USA This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for FORKLIFTS. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	10 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta March 10, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3430 Empire Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	11 MEWP TRAINING @ SUNB… MEWP TRAINING @ SUNBELT RENTALS DULUTH March 11, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3885 Buford Hwy Duluth, GA 30096-4133 This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	12	13 Lighting Controls, N… Lighting Controls, Networking, and Programming Workflow with Richard Cadena Day 1 March 13, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Lighting Controls, Networking, and Programming Workflow 2021 Presented by Richard Cadena, ETCP RT/CEE live online Setting up and testing a lighting control system used to be pretty simple, and it’s increasingly becoming more digital and networked. If you’re going to have a future in this industry, then you need to know how to set up, test, and troubleshoot DMX, Ethernet and Ethernet-based systems, use RDM to quickly and remotely configure and monitor your equipment. This course covers all of those bases with an emphasis in hands-on activities and learning. This is a 10-hour online course covered over two days, five hours per day. To register for this two day course, please send an email to: training@iatse479.org After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. Best regards, Richard Cadena See more details •
14 Lighting Controls, N… Lighting Controls, Networking, and Programming Workflow with Richard Cadena Day 2 March 14, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Lighting Controls, Networking, and Programming Workflow 2021 Presented by Richard Cadena, ETCP RT/CEE live online Setting up and testing a lighting control system used to be pretty simple, and it’s increasingly becoming more digital and networked. If you’re going to have a future in this industry, then you need to know how to set up, test, and troubleshoot DMX, Ethernet and Ethernet-based systems, use RDM to quickly and remotely configure and monitor your equipment. This course covers all of those bases with an emphasis in hands-on activities and learning. This is a 10-hour online course covered over two days, five hours per day. To register for this two day course, please send an email to: training@iatse479.org After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. Best regards, Richard Cadena See more details •	15	16 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw March 16, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 2390 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152, USA This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	17 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta March 17, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3430 Empire Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	18 FORKLIFT TRAINING @ … FORKLIFT TRAINING @ SUNBELT RENTALS DULUTH March 18, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3885 Buford Hwy Duluth, GA 30096-4133 This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for FORKLIFTS. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	19	20 Truss & Hoist Ri… Truss & Hoist Rigging with Michael Matthews Day 1 March 20, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org Truss & Hoist Rigging with Michael Matthews This two - session course covers types of truss and hoists and methods for safely using truss and hoist rigging systems in entertainment production. TOPIC OUTLINE: • Basic Rigging Safety • The Rigging Plan • Types of Truss • Motors • Types • Electrical • Maintenance Procedures • Attachments • Lifting Operations • Loading Considerations • ESTA/ANSI Standards See more details FORKLIFT @ Sunbelt R… FORKLIFT @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta March 20, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3430 Empire Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Forklifts. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details • •
21 Truss & Hoist Ri… Truss & Hoist Rigging with Michael Matthews Day 2 March 21, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm To request attendance to this course, please send an email to training@iatse479.org Truss & Hoist Rigging with Michael Matthews This two - session course covers types of truss and hoists and methods for safely using truss and hoist rigging systems in entertainment production. TOPIC OUTLINE: • Basic Rigging Safety • The Rigging Plan • Types of Truss • Motors • Types • Electrical • Maintenance Procedures • Attachments • Lifting Operations • Loading Considerations • ESTA/ANSI Standards See more details New Member Orientati… New Member Orientation Via GoTo Training March 21, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA To register for New Member Orientation on Sunday, March 21, 2021 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/2916137247049557250 New Member Orientation is mandatory for all new members. We will discuss, Benefits, Safety, Union Governance, Collective Bargaining Agreements and Working in the Industry. We will also cover the basics of Workers Comp and Local Education and Training. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. Brought to you by GoToTraining® Online Training Made Easy™ LogMeIn, Inc. \| 7414 Hollister Avenue \| Goleta, CA 93117 See more details • •	22 New Member Orientati… New Member Orientation Via GoTo Training March 22, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA To register for New Member Orientation on Monday, March 22, 2021 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/9213974924206333698 New Member Orientation is mandatory for all new members. We will discuss, Benefits, Safety, Union Governance, Collective Bargaining Agreements and Working in the Industry. We will also cover the basics of Workers Comp and Local Education and Training. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. Brought to you by GoToTraining® Online Training Made Easy™ LogMeIn, Inc. \| 7414 Hollister Avenue \| Goleta, CA 93117 See more details •	23 FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Re… FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw March 23, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:30 pm 2390 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152, USA This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for FORKLIFTS. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	24 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta March 24, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3430 Empire Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	25 MEWP TRAINING @ SUNB… MEWP TRAINING @ SUNBELT RENTALS DULUTH March 25, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3885 Buford Hwy Duluth, GA 30096-4133 This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	26	27 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta March 27, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3430 Empire Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •
28	29	30 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw March 30, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 2390 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152, USA This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •	31 FORKLIFT @ Sunbelt R… FORKLIFT @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta March 31, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3430 Empire Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA This training prepares an individual to understand the hazards involved in operating specific equipment. Course includes in-classroom and hands-on training for Forklifts. Responsibilities as a user and operator Conducting a pre-start inspection Conducting a workplace inspection Various types of equipment Preventing accidents and identifying hazards in operation Teaching materials: Safety guidelines booklet Course completion wallet card See more details •

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