How Local 111 Works

Whether you're considering membership, working under the Production Workers Agreement for the first time, or you're already a member looking for information, this guide is designed to help answer the questions we hear most often. If you don't find what you're looking for, our staff is happy to help.

Glossary of Terms

Coverage & Work

Joining the Union

Initiation Fees to Join

Dues & Membership Overview

Working Under the Contract

Healthcare & Benefits

Member Engagement & Resources

Helpful Things to Know

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How Local 111 Works

Glossary of Terms

Production Workers Agreement (PWA)

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IA / IATSE)

Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP)

Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)

Constitution & By Laws (CBL)

Coverage & Work

What is Local 111?

What work does Local 111 cover?

Is Local 111 a hiring hall?

Can non-members work on Local 111 productions?

Why does Local 111 only cover commercial production?

Joining the Union

Am I eligible to join?

How does the 30-day requirement work?

Can Local 111 tell me how many covered days I've worked?

Initiation Fees to Join

How much does it cost to join?

Can I pay my initiation fee over time?

Dues & Membership Overview

What dues do members pay?

What happens if I'm not working?

Can I continue working non-union jobs after joining?

Working Under the Contract

What is a scale rate?

Can I negotiate above scale?

Will joining the union lower my rate?

Healthcare & Benefits

How does healthcare work?

How do pension and annuity contributions work?

Member Engagement & Resources

What safety training is required?

Reporting work and member status checks

How can I get involved?

Helpful Things to Know

Helpful Things to Know

Still have questions?