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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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3	4	5 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw January 5, 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 •	6 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta January 6, 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 •	7 MEWP TRAINING @ SUNB… MEWP TRAINING @ SUNBELT RENTALS DULUTH January 7, 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 •	8	9 FORKLIFT @ Sunbelt R… FORKLIFT @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta January 9, 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 Lighting Controls, N… Lighting Controls, Networking, and Programming Workflow with Richard Cadena Day 1 January 9, 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 • •
10 Lighting Controls, N… Lighting Controls, Networking, and Programming Workflow with Richard Cadena Day 2 January 10, 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 New Member Orientati… New Member Orientation Via GoTo Training January 10, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA Please register for New Member Orientation for Sunday, January 10, 2021 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/8386538546528395266 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 • •	11 New Member Orientati… New Member Orientation Via GoTo Training January 11, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA Please register for New Member Orientation for Monday, January 11, 2021 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/178828281203803138 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 •	12 FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Re… FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw January 12, 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 •	13 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta January 13, 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 •	14 MEWP TRAINING @ SUNB… MEWP TRAINING @ SUNBELT RENTALS DULUTH January 14, 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 •	15	16 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta January 16, 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 Vectorworks Spotligh… Vectorworks Spotlight Online Day 1 with Chris Cotone January 16, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Vectorworks SpotlightDay 1 – Basic Concepts (6-8 hours) Saturday January 16th 12:00pm – 7:00 pm (30 minute break included) Starting from scratch, this class introduces students to the Vectorworks user interface.Here, we lay the basic foundation of how the tools of the system work to make simple light plots. This class creates a simple 2D model of a Multi Cam set. You must have a computer with the Software installed to attend this class. https://www.vectorworks.net/sysreq 30 Day Free Trial Registration https://www.vectorworks.net/trial VWX Day 1 Introductions Intro to ABCDs Principles Brief demo plot Fundamentals A. Get the set into your drawing B. Put some lights on your plot C. Label Legend D. Viewports See more details • •
17 Vectorworks Spotligh… Vectorworks Spotlight Online Day 2 with Chris Cotone January 17, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Vectorworks SpotlightDay 1 – Basic Concepts (6-8 hours) Sunday January 17th 12:00pm – 7:00 pm (30 minute break included) Starting from scratch, this class introduces students to the Vectorworks user interface.Here, we lay the basic foundation of how the tools of the system work to make simple light plots. This class creates a simple 2D model of a Multi Cam set. You must have a computer with the Software installed to attend this class. https://www.vectorworks.net/sysreq 30 Day Free Trial Registration https://www.vectorworks.net/trial VWX Day 1 Introductions Intro to ABCDs Principles Brief demo plot Fundamentals A. Get the set into your drawing B. Put some lights on your plot C. Label Legend D. Viewports See more details •	18	19 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw January 19, 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 •	20 MEWP @ Sunbelt Renta… MEWP @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta January 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 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 •	21 FORKLIFT TRAINING @ … FORKLIFT TRAINING @ SUNBELT RENTALS DULUTH January 21, 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 •	22	23
24 New Member Orientati… New Member Orientation Via GoTo Training January 24, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA Please register for New Member Orientation for Sunday, January 24, 2021 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/7313853902958518786 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 DMX Control for the … DMX Control for the Lighting Programmer & Set Lighting Technician with Chris Cotone January 24, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm DMX Control for the Lighting Programmer & Set Lighting Technician DMX Control for the Lighting Programmer & SetLighting Technician teaches students to understand how to use DMX for Television Shows and Feature Films. The class breaks the subject into a manageable progression of skills, starting with the basics of running DMX Cables, tools required for troubleshooting, understanding the basic concepts of how DMX works, and using those skills so that Set Lighting Technician, Programmer and CLT Can work together to implement the complex tools of control and more effectively light the set. Topics to include: How to runDMX Cable. What toolsare required on set to work with DMX. What is thephilosophy of how DMX and the lighting console interact with the lightingfixtures to effect control of the lighting rug. How toaddress and profile different lighting fixtures. Determining Channelvs. DMX. How to createarchitecture and structure to lay out the DMX, Channels, and IP address of yourlighting rig. Helpingprepare students for the Reality of shooting on set, vs. the safer space oftraining in the classroom. The class hasthree tests, where students can demonstrate their understanding of the classmaterials. To register for this course, please send an email to: training@iatse479.org See more details • •	25 New Member Orientati… New Member Orientation Via GoTo Training January 25, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm IATSE local 479, 4220 International Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30354, USA Please register for New Member Orientation for Monday, January 25, 2021 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/8237947246615886850 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 •	26 FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Re… FORKLIFT@ Sunbelt Rentals Kennesaw January 26, 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 •	27 FORKLIFT @ Sunbelt R… FORKLIFT @ Sunbelt Rentals Empire Blvd. Atlanta January 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 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 •	28 MEWP TRAINING @ SUNB… MEWP TRAINING @ SUNBELT RENTALS DULUTH January 28, 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 •	29	30
31 Vectorworks Spotligh… Vectorworks Spotlight Advanced Training Class Day 1 with Chris Cotone January 31, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Vectorworks Spotlight Advanced Training Day 1 (6-8 hours) Sunday January 31st 12:00pm – 7:00 pm (30 minute break included) Vectorworks Spotlight Training Class Advanced (2 Day Class) teaches students to use the CAD (Computer Assisted Drafting) program ‘Vectorworks Spotlight’ to make light plots and 3D Renderings of sets and lighting instruments & environments. Students will learn skills including 3D Drafting, 3D modeling and rendering, and creating draft plots of complex lighting systems and professional level output and reports. Students will also learn complex symbol creation, how to create reports and how to facilitate database maintenance. Topics to include: · Advanced Elements of the program interface. · Taking the basic plot making skills and applying nuance to create highly complex light plots. · Custom Symbols…Making and storing your own library of custom lighting symbols. (This class adds the advanced components of the 3D portion of created symbols). · Title Block and Custom reports…learning how to use the database features of the program to make custom reports of show data and lighting info. (This class adds the advanced components automating multiple sheet layers and publishing sets of documents that are expected at the highest level of production). You must have a computer with the Software installed to attend this class. https://www.vectorworks.net/sysreq 30 Day Free Trial Registration https://www.vectorworks.net/trial See more details •

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