Our Mission.

IATSE Local 479 is dedicated to the principles of trade unionism and the representation of every worker employed in our crafts, based on the IATSE’s long history of pursuing fair wages and working conditions for its members.

Our Members.

Our members are dedicated to the creation of world class film and television products.

We will forever be committed to the protection of the negotiated rights of our members and the advancement of the best working conditions possible.

Our Leadership.

We are an organization lead by elected officers from within our membership, working in unity to represent the needs of our members.

  Greg Waddle
  President

  Abby Hilton
  General Secretary-Treasurer

  Sara Riney
  Vice President

  Michael Akins
  Business Agent

  Brian Marino
  Labor Delegate to the Atlanta-North Georgia Council

  Kevin Amick
  Director of Membership

  Paige Jarvis
  Labor Delegate to the AFL-CIO

  Hanna McGugan
  Sergeant at Arms

Our State Government.

As citizens of the States of Georgia and Alabama we actively work with our state leaders to foster innovative solutions for growing our industry and providing for our members and their families.

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