Michael Kubaszak Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I am a loader on a show that just flipped to union and I was wondering what I should expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member David Mullen ASC Posted July 27, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted July 27, 2009 I am a loader on a show that just flipped to union and I was wondering what I should expect. I believe if you're not already in Local 600, you'll be given a chance to join. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Patrick OHara Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I am a loader on a show that just flipped to union and I was wondering what I should expect. You can expect the hours you accumulate to go toward the number needed to apply to the union. You can also expect me to be very envious of you! Getting on a Union show, being a non-union crew member is almost a catch-22. Having a show flipped while you're on it can be a lottery ticket if it comes during the right time in your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Vogt Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I didnt think that the Loader position still existed in local 600 any more and so I wonder if you would be affected at all :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Keth Posted July 30, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted July 30, 2009 I didnt think that the Loader position still existed in local 600 any more and so I wonder if you would be affected at all :huh: It does exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Phil Rhodes Posted July 30, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted July 30, 2009 wondering what I should expect A very large initiation fee, followed shortly by a justification as to why you don't qualify for the health insurance. From what I can tell from here. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freya Black Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 A very large initiation fee, followed shortly by a justification as to why you don't qualify for the health insurance. From what I can tell from here. P Hey, at least there isn't an initiation ceremony, at least as far as I know, I guess there could be a secret one... love Freya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Keth Posted July 30, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted July 30, 2009 Hey, at least there isn't an initiation ceremony, at least as far as I know, I guess there could be a secret one... love Freya Thank you, Sir, may I have another? :ph34r: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Adrian Sierkowski Posted July 31, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted July 31, 2009 Time to learn what orangewood sticks are really for ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Kubaszak Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 Time to learn what orangewood sticks are really for ;) :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Rodgar Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Why would the loader position not exist in 600? Camera PA on the other hand . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Keth Posted August 2, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted August 2, 2009 Why would the loader position not exist in 600? Camera PA on the other hand . . . Well, Saul, film is dead. Everybody knows that. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Kubaszak Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 So the union rep is trying to get my initiation fee reduced. I did get a nice pay increase vie the iatse contract the production signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Hal Smith Posted August 4, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted August 4, 2009 Any information why the production signed with IATSE after production started? For yourself, I sort of imagine the Union Fairy Godmother coming down and touching you on the head with her Local 600 Solidarity magic wand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Marque DeWinter Posted August 25, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted August 25, 2009 Any information why the production signed with IATSE after production started? For yourself, I sort of imagine the Union Fairy Godmother coming down and touching you on the head with her Local 600 Solidarity magic wand. Usually, especially as the loader, they will reduce your initiation fee PLUS you can pay it over time (like 5 years or something). It can be a hard decision to make depending on where you are in your career. There are positives and negatives. Join to early and it be very hard to find work, and then your still paying dues, your P&W contribution, etc. and getting nothing in return. If you know a number of union ACs it can be good, if not it can be a waste of money for you. Also it will limit where you can work; many times productions won't pay to hire non-locals and you can't just tell them you'll work as a local if it isn't your local area. ~Marque Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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