479 NEWS
Vacation Check Update
Despite our best efforts to inform our membership of the details of Local 479’s Vacation Check program there are still a few members who have missed our announcements at meetings, email alerts and social media shares. The program is very simple: you will be receiving a vacation check IF you were in good standing at the end of the year AND if you contributed more than (more…)
Vacation Checks Are On The Way!
At the October 2015 general membership meeting our local voted in favor of the Vacation Fund Incentive and as a result, vacation checks have been calculated and are already on their way to qualifying members. To understand the details of how to qualify for this member incentive check your member email.
Local 479 Awarded Jurisdiction for Majority of Alabama
At our most recent General Membership Meeting, we were pleased to announce to our membership that Local 479 has been awarded the geographical jurisdiction of the state of Alabama (minus Mobile and its vicinity) by the IA. Local 479 will represent the the craft jurisdiction of Studio Mechanics in this area, while (more…)
Thank You, Georgia!
The working men and women of Local 479 would like to say “Thank You!” to Georgia’s state legislature and Governor Nathan Deal for their leadership in making Georgia a top destination for the motion picture and television industry.
YWC Oscars Viewing Party
Local 479’s Young Worker’s Committee has organized a social mixer for our younger members between the ages of 18 and 35. Get spiffed up and celebrate this year’s Academy Awards with us on Sunday, February 28th. Members only, more information has been sent out to members via email.
The 2015 Holiday Party
The 2015 Holiday Party took place on Saturday, December the 12th at Local 479’s new headquarters building. An enormous 50’ by 150’ tent was set up to accommodate the more than 1,000 members who elected to participate in a day of fun and fellowship. Santa took time from his final production schedule to fly into Atlanta to visit with (more…)
2015 Coat Drive
Did you upgrade your cold weather gear this year? Winter is coming, and with those cold temperatures comes a chance for you to clean out your closet and do a good deed: Local 479 is collecting well cared for coats to donate to the needy. We’ve set up a collection box in the office and our field representatives can also come by set to pick up donations. Check your email for their contact numbers, and share the warmth with others! This year’s coat drive will be running from now until December 17th – spread the word, share this post!
The 2015 Robert Vazquez Scholarship
The Executive Board of IATSE Local 479 is proud to announce The Robert Vazquez 2015 Scholarship. The scholarship has been established to award scholarships to a member, member’s spouse, son, daughter, grandchild or any child the member is deemed the legal guardian. Check your member email for more information on the amount, the application period, and the guidelines for this terrific educational opportunity honoring the memory of a member who devoted himself to improving the lives of all the members of this local.
Local 479 Joins 600 In Hosting Charity Golf Tournament
This past Saturday Locals 479 and 600 hosted a charitable golf tournament which raised $17,000 for City of Refuge, an organization whose mission is to bring light, hope and transformation to Atlanta. Many thanks to Kathy Tonkin and Benny Smyth, chair and co-chair of (more…)
Local Hosts Tailgating Party At Braves Stadium
On a beautiful September evening a large number of Local 479 members met at the Atlanta Braves stadium for a catered in-the-park tailgating session prior to the game. The event was the first large scale gathering the Local has held in quite some time and it was well attended. The seats were (more…)