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Work with us! USA 829 is hiring a Live Performance Contracts Administrator

The Live Performance Contracts Administrator reports to the Business Representative for Live Performance, facilitates timely and accurate processing of designer contracts, and is responsible for handling incoming and outgoing mail for the office as well as extensive data entry. This position is based in our National/Eastern Region office in New York City. Note that this position will primarily require working in person at the office full-time and being fully vaccinated.

From Variety: IATSE Chief Matthew Loeb Talks Strike Threat, AI and Union Priorities as AMPTP Negotiations Loom

Published Feb. 29, 2024: "Matthew Loeb is heading into what is likely to be the most consequential negotiation of his 16-year tenure to date as international president of IATSE. The union’s contract talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers are set to begin March 4."

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Contracts

United Scenic Artists holds many different Collectively Bargained Agreements with employers in scenic shops, theatre, film, television, commercials, opera and dance. In Addition members work under a number of IATSE Agreements. Many complete agreements and up-to-date rate sheets are available for download, or upon request from the appropriate Union Business office.

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Membership Information

United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE, founded in 1896, is a labor union and professional association of Designers, Artists, Craftspeople, and Department Coordinators, organized to protect craft standards, working conditions and wages for the entertainment and decorative arts industries. The members of Local USA 829 work in film, theatre, opera, ballet, television, industrial shows, commercials and exhibitions.

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Events

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April

Artist's Guide to Unreal: Zero to Hero

On Zoom | Four Sessions | Eastern Time Noted | 1-3:30 PM CT; 11 AM-1:30 PM PT

20
April

Artists Guide to Unreal: Zero to Hero

On Zoom | Four Sessions | Eastern Time Noted | 1 PM CT; 11 AM PT

22
April

Sustainability Committee Meeting

On Zoom | Eastern Time Noted | 7 PM ET; 6 PM CT; 4 PM PT

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