Permission to Work in Local 479’s Jurisdiction

If you are not a member of IATSE Local 479 you are required by the International to obtain permission to work in this jurisdiction

“All members of this Alliance operating under the Local or Alliance working cards must confine their work directly to that territory over which their particular union enjoys jurisdiction unless permission to work in the jurisdiction of a sister local union be first secured in writing from the local union enjoying such jurisdiction. Any member violating this provision shall be subject to disciplinary action.”

The International Constitution and By-Laws,
Article 21, Section 7

Permission to work may be obtained from the Business Agent. Please complete this form to initiate the request process.

Work Dues Assessments

Under the International’s Constitution, members working as distant hires in Local 479’s jurisdiction are obligated to pay work assessments to Local 479.

“…If a member of a Local of this Alliance works in the jurisdiction and under a contract held by a sister Local, they shall pay the same work assessment to such Local as is paid by members of the Local in which they work..”

The International Constitution and By-Laws,
Article 19, Section 27