NOTE: 2010 Quarterly Dues have increased from $49 to $50, totaling $200 per annum. Once you receive the first quarter invoice, if you wish, you may pay-off the whole year by sending in a $200 check.
Below are the listed dates the Local 764 office will be closed for observance of holidays in 2010:

  • New Year: 1/1 (offices close @ 1pm on Thursday,12/31)
  • MLK B-day: Monday, 1/18 (offices close @ 1pm on Friday, 1/15)
  • Lincoln's B-day Friday 2/12 (no early closing on 2/11)
  • Presidents Day: Monday, 2/15
  • Memorial Day: Monday, 5/31 (offices close @ 1pm on Friday 5/28)
  • July 4th: Monday 7/5 (offices close @ 1pm on Friday 7/2)
  • Labor Day: Monday 9/6 (offices close @ 1pm on Friday 9/3)
    • Columbus Day: Monday 10/11 (offices close @ 1pm on 10/8)
    • Election Day: Tuesday 11/2 (no early closing on 11/1)
    • Veterans' Day:  Thursday11/11 (no early closing on 11/10)
    • Thanksgiving: Thursday11/25 & 11/26 (offices closes @ 1 on 11/24)
    • Christmas: Monday 11/27 (office closes @ 1pm on Friday 11/24)
    • New Year 2011: Monday 11/3 (Offices close @ 1pm on Friday 1/31)
    Dear Brothers and Sisters:

    An urgent request has been mad by recently elected AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. He Needs our help right now to push health care reform over the wire. We can make a difference if we all step up fast and step up big.  Of course my answerer to President Trumka was yes, he count on the IATSE.  I know our members are ready to stand up for health care reform.
    We need full membership mobilization for the next several weeks, just as if it was the last few weeks of a presidential election campaign.
     
    Our goal is for members to write or call Congress when the bills are coming to the floor. It will take that kind of effort to counter the insurance company and right wing media assault. It will take that kind of effort to stop the attempt to tax hard won benefits, to make every employer pay their fair share, and to win the public health insurance option that can keep insurance companies honest and make reform work.

    On the reverse side of this letter there are Talking Points that may be used when making calls, or sending letters or emails to Senators and members of Congress. For more in depth information on each point, you may access details on health care reform issues on the IATSE Web site at: www.iatse-intl.org.

    I am asking each and every local to get your mobilization structure up and running for health care reform right away. Please designate a local campaign coordinator, and send me their name and contact information. That's the way to win.

    You will have the tools and support you need. The AFL-CIO has a Turn up the Heat for Health Care Reform Tool Kit and my office will be on hand to assist you if necessary.  Since things are moving fast, I have assigned Assistant to the President Debbie Reid to report to me every week on our progress in meeting that goal of 10% membership mobilization and to be in regular contact with the AFL-CIO and our sister unions.  You can contact her by email at dreid@iatse-intl.com , or by phone: (212) 730-1770.

    We are so close to victory, and our union will be part of this victory. We must do all that we can to influence this legislation now. Health Care Can't Wait.

    In Solidarity,
    Mathew D. Loeb
    INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

                                 The Message to all members of Congress is:
                                    We need health care reform NOW that:

    • Controls costs and doesn't tax our benefits
    • Provides guaranteed coverage for all Americans
    • Includes a public health insurance plan option
    • Holds insurance companies accountable
    • Requires all employers to pay their fair share
    Be sure to ask the Senator or Congressperson what their position is on health care reform. Below are some suggested questions. If the House or Senate Member fails to give direct answers, ask them for a simple yes or no answer.
    • Do you support a strong public option?
    • Will you oppose a bill that does not include a strong public option?
    • Will you pledge not to tax our benefits?
    • Do you support requiring employers to pay their fair share?
    To find and contact your Congressperson and Senators, go to: www.senate.gov or www.house.gov
    Wanted: Workers for 2010 Census.

    The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting census takers for 2010. Pay ranges from $10 to $22 an hour, depending on region.  Thousands of census takers are needed to update address lists and conduct door-to-door interviews. Hiring will begin in February.  To apply, call 1-866-861-2010 toll-free to schedule an appointment to take the employment test.  Go to Census.gov for more information.
    Eyes and Ears Campaign to Help stop Piracy.
    The selling of "pirated" movies peaks during the holiday season. If you see a street vendor selling bootlegged DVDs call the free hotline at 1-800-662-6797 (1-800-NO-COPYS) and report the location. Help combat this threat to our industry. Click here to view FAQ