This week, members of the Central Region Young Workers’ Group got together to hike Arabia Mountain in Atlanta. For upcoming Young Workers and other events across the country, members can check out the Events page on ICG600.com and the weekly e-newsletter.
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NYC May Day Sign Making & March and Rally
May 1, 1 - 3 pm (EDT)
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May Day sign-making will take place after the IA presentation. Members will leave together from the NY office and travel to the start of the NYC May Day March in Washington Square Park.
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@iatse.bsky.social Road Show: Why Unions Matter
May 1, 10 am - 1 pm (EDT)
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Join Local 600 and fellow IATSE members at the New York Office to learn about why unions matter and what you can do to help your union.
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May Day, also known as International Workers' Day, is a time to celebrate workers, recognize the accomplishments of the Labor Movement, and prepare for the battles ahead. Join your union kin at one of the following events at the Local 600 office in NYC:
📷: Wally McGrady
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@iatse.bsky.social VP Mike Miller met with members in the Boston-area this past weekend to give his Motion Picture Report, speak with members about the state of the industry, and answer questions. Thanks to all the members who attended.
📷: Seacia Pavao
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April 19
Local 80’s May Day Prep Party
Stop by Local 80’s union hall in LA to create paper mache puppets/effigies and signs for the LA march on May 1
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May 1
LA May Day March and Rally
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May Day, also known as International Workers' Day, is a time to celebrate workers, recognize the accomplishments of the Labor Movement, and prepare for the battles ahead. Members in the Los Angeles area are invited to two May Day events coming up...
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A photo of Frances Perkins standing behind a desk. Credit: Library of Congress.
If you work, you owe your thanks to former labor Secretary Frances Perkins – the architect behind the 40-hour workweek, the minimum wage, unemployment insurance, and Social Security.
On her birthday today and every day, America’s unions celebrate her legacy and leadership.
President Matthew D. Loeb highlights how productions leaving the US is hurting the industry.
Taught by Local 600 operators, this training combines orientation, discussion, and a Q&A session with challenging hands-on camera exercises.
RSVP by April 6, 11:59 pm (EDT): bit.ly/4ddO36a
📷: Troy Harvey
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Local 600’s National Training Committee will conduct a two-day in-person Operator Training in New York City on April 18 & 19. This training is only available to ICG members.
RSVP by April 6, 11:59 pm (EDT): bit.ly/4ddO36a
📷: Troy Harvey
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Hot Off the Press! The Q1 Official Bulletin is now available.
Featuring:
📌 The Mid-Winter General Executive Board Minutes
📌 2025 IATSE PAC Local Solidarity Award Winners!
📌 The IATSE Education Department’s 2026 Spring Safety Checklist
🔗 Check it out here: iatse.co/2026q1bulletin
Congratulations to the “Sinners” Publicity Team who won the top honors at the 63rd Annual ICG Publicists Guild Awards. The Maxwell Weinberg Award recognizes the Outstanding Motion Picture Publicity Campaign.
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Special shout out to the @iatse.bsky.social crew, including Local 600’s camera and publicist members, who made the evening possible and put on a spectacular show for viewers across the world.
📷: Stewart Cook / Frank Micelotta / Disney
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For her work on "Sinners," Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC, received the Oscar for Best Cinematography. Congratulations to Autumn and all the winners and nominees from last night’s Academy Awards.
📷: Ser Baffo / Disney
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Attendees, students and those aspiring to a career behind the camera, had the chance to participate in camera demos and workshops, as well as take in conversations about various crafts within the camera department. #UnionStrong @iatse.bsky.social
On March 7, the Massachusetts Production Coalition (MPC) held their annual Boston Camera Bootcamp at Red Sky Studios, led by Local 600 camera professionals.
Photo gallery: bit.ly/4bABsbM
📷: Seacia Pavao
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The NEA and NEH support job opportunities for entertainment professionals in every state. We urge all members to write to their representative and demand congress commit to increased funding in FY27.
Send a letter here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Questions? Contact your production's Business Rep. When production fails to do what is right, your union's Rides & Rooms program is available: bit.ly/3OSCyH8
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Your safety, on and off the set, is of the upmost importance. Contractually, production must offer workers courtesy housing or round-trip transportation after a certain number of hours worked OR whenever you are too tired to drive.
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Today marks the 29th anniversary of Local 600 2nd AC Brent Hershman’s death. Brent tragically lost his life in a car crash after working a 19-hour day on set.
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And the nominees are...
Justin Lubin
Atsushi Nishijima
Macall Polay
Stefania Rosini
JoJo Whilden
The winner will be announced during the awards on March 13 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Info + tix: bit.ly/3MGTijU
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In the lead up to the 63rd annual ICG Publicists Awards on March 13 we’re spotlighting the nominated Local 600 members. We send our congrats to the Excellence in Unit Still Photography Award for Motion Picture nominees.
Read more + purchase tix: bit.ly/3MGTijU
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Join your Local 600 peers at Member Friday on March 6. No RSVP required. See you there!
New York: 11 am to 5 pm (EST)
Atlanta: 12 to 4 pm (EST)
Chicago: 12 to 4 pm (CST)
Los Angeles: 12 to 4 pm (PST)
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Congrats to all the craftpersons who brought @sagaftra.org's The Actor Awards to life, including Local 600 camera + publicist members. A round of applause to the nominees, crew, and to union solidarity.
📷: Rich Polk, Jay L. Clendenin, Christopher Polk/Shutterstock
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Local 600's Young Workers Committee Atlanta will host their March Coffee Meet Up at Monday Night Brewing - The Grove on March 19 at 11 am. Members are encouraged to come socialize, drink coffee, and chat about upcoming YWC plans! No RSVP required. bit.ly/3NaPOq2
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Michelle Alt, Paramount Pictures
Frankie De La Vara, Walt Disney Studios
Katie Lovick, Sony Pictures
Liza Nedelman, Warner Bros. Pictures
Danielle Roque, Paramount Pictures International
The winner will be announced during the awards on March 13 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Info: bit.ly/3MGTijU
In the lead up to the 63rd annual ICG Publicists Awards on Friday, March 13, we’re spotlighting the nominated Local 600 members. Today, we send our congratulations to the nominees for the Publicist of the Year Award.
Read more + purchase tix: bit.ly/3MGTijU
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DEADLINE EXTENDED to Friday, March 13! Local 600 members, there are two weeks left to submit your applications for the ICG Scholarship Fund. Don't wait.
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The Eastern Region Young Workers Committee will host an Oscars Watch Party on March 15 at Pig Beach in Astoria, Queens. There will be food and drinks as well as prizes. You won’t want to miss it! Member RSVP: bit.ly/4beQ3JR
📷: David Giesbrecht
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