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Mourning the loss of our Brother ...
Brother Sumpter always had a smile and a helpful hand to lend you. A big guy, with a big heart. Our "gentle giant." Chauncey was active in Local 204 from 1992 - 2017. Obituary: Chauncey LaDell Sumpter, Sr., 57, of Omaha, Nebraska departed this life February 14, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents: Herschel and Cleopatra Sumpter and siblings: Isaiah Sumpter and Linda Sumpter. He leaves to cherish his memory his children: Dr. Brittany C. Sumpter and Chauncey LaDell Sumpter, II; siblings: Doris Thomas, Joyce Sumpter, Herscher Sumpter, Alvin Sumpter and Johnnie Sumpter, Sr. and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends. Service will be Sunday, February 28, 2021 Time: 12:00 Noon Robinson Mortuary 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr Little Rock, 72202 For guest book. www.robinsonmortuary.com Update on Dues: President Montgomery applied for and received dues relief from The International for 1st and 2nd Quarters of 2021. As a result, The International “waived” $58.00 (the Per Capita Tax stamps portion of our dues) for the 1st Quarter and 2nd Quarter of 2021. 6th District also waived their $3.00 per member per Quarter for 1st and 2nd Quarter 2021. AFL-CIO “has not” allowed any dues relief. THEREFORE, DUES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1ST QUARTER - $24.00 2ND QUARTER - $24.00 3RD QUARTER - $85.00 4TH QUARTER - $85.00 If you still owe any portion of 2020 dues you are considered “IN ARREARS” and a 2021 MEMBERSHIP CARD WILL NOT BE ISSUED until payment for 2020 is received in full. If you request a “Travel Card” for 2021, your dues must be paid in advance in the amount of $218.00. As was the case last year, The International did not mandate that the dues forgiveness be passed down to the membership, and in fact, many locals were unable to do so. We are extremely fortunate, especially during these very lean times, that we do not have large financial obligations such as a building mortgage or rent payments, utilities, loans, or other indebtedness. We appreciate President Montgomery’s decision to relieve our membership of their dues obligations and hope we can get back to our livelihoods in live entertainment as soon as possible. Linda Dahl Financial Secretary 501-940-7892 Pls remit Dues to: IATSE/Local 204 PO Box 69 El Paso, AR 72045 |
RECENTLY UPDATED OUR NEXT LOCAL 204 MEETING WILL BE TUESDAY, 18 May 2021 ********* 
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Sisters & Brothers,
Even in the best of circumstances, these are trying times, and can be even more so tosome during the Christmas Season.
We all carry, at one time or another, a burden or a load that others no nothing about and that we are uncertain as
how to find resolve. If you find yourself in that situation
and you need some sort of assistance
in any way, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Your BOD can be reached 24/7 and confidentiality is promised.
Please know that we'll do whatever we can to assist you.
That said, The International has some excellent resources
that they are making sure all IATSE members have access to it.
Please see the above information on the upcoming mental health presentation sponsored by the IATSE Education and Training Department. Click here to register.
Once again, this is fairly short notice, NEXT FRIDAY, 18 Dec 20,
so don't hesitate to enroll if you are interested.
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ATTENTION MEMBERS ....
We are sharing the following position of The IA/President Loeb concerning Covid-19, with the understanding that protocols may vary based on state law, venue, and employer requirements.
"As our temporarily slowed economy has begun to reopen, we must continue to recognize the severity of the COVID-19 crisis and the lethality of this contagion. In recognition of the newly emerging coronavirus cases linked to certain reopened businesses, facilities, and other institutions, we must strive for safety in our workplaces. There is no room for error. We know now that stringent practices can minimize the risks of outbreaks, which have forced repeated or continued closures in some regions and sectors. We know first-hand the economic devastation caused by COVID-19. The IATSE has never experienced a near total shutdown of all of our industries at one time. Therefore, we must do everything we can to avoid any further closures of our industries.
In accordance with Article Seven, Section 14 of the IATSE International Constitution, I am issuing the following directive:
With regard to members working under IATSE International and/or IATSE local union collective bargaining agreements, members must comply with COVID-19 protocols and guidelines, including mask-wearing; proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE); adherence to hand washing and social distancing; and all other appropriate protective measures aimed at stopping the spread of the disease.
Failing to follow all COVID-19 safety guidelines is conduct unbecoming, amongst other violations, and may subject members to discipline pursuant to Article Sixteen of the IATSE Constitution as well as termination from work by your employer.
The IATSE International does not take these actions lightly. Recognizing the life-threatening health and economic crises posed by COVID-19 and the singularly unprecedented impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the IATSE International, our members, and our families, we take these extreme, zero tolerance, measures to protect the safety of members and all workers under IATSE and/or IATSE local union collective bargaining agreements."
In solidarity,
Matthew D. Loeb
IATSE International President
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THE BELOW TRAINING HAS ALREADY PASSED.
WE WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN THE NEXT AVAILABLE CLASS IS SCHEDULED.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, IF YOU SIGN UP FOR A CLASS... HAVE THE COURTESY TO ATTEND IT.
IF YOU MUST CANCEL, PLEASE LET YOUR INSTRUCTOR KNOW IN ADVANCE.
NO-SHOWS DON'T JUST REFLECT POORLY ON YOU, IT REFLECTS ON OUR ENTIRE LOCAL.
THANK YOU.
OSHA 10/GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT SAFETY/ DISTANCE LEARNING
ATTENTION LOCAL 204 MEMBERS – OSHA 10 CERTIFIED TRAINING OPPORTUNITY!!
"We have been invited" by IATSE Local 127, Dallas, Texas,
to participate in their “OSHA 10 Distance Learning Course!"
WHEN: Monday Sept 14th - Friday Sept 18th, 2020 from 9AM to 1PM.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
THERE IS NO COST TO MEMBERS.
The five-day, distance learning workshop is FREE of charge for IATSE members.
This training will be conducted via ZOOM video communication which
can be downloaded for FREE.
WHAT IS IT?
The OSHA 10 training covers general industry safety and health principles and
OSHA policies, procedures, and standards. Modules are customized for the
entertainment and exhibition industries and include: Introduction to OSHA;
Personal Protective Equipment; Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal;
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms; Walking and Working Surfaces; Hazard Communication;
Electrical Safety for the Entertainment Industry; Ergonomics; Exit Routes,
Emergency Action Plans, and Fire Protection; Fall Protection;
Hand and Portable Powered Tool Safety.
These courses are five (5) days with three (3) hours of instruction each day.
Participants must attend all five sessions to receive an OSHA completion card.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
You must be an IATSE Local 204 member in good standing.
HOW TO SIGN UP:
If you are interested, please contact
Gregg Pearlman, Local 127 Business Agent,
directly at Cell #(214) 742-4741 to get signed up,
or Email him at gregg@iatse127.org.
He will verify your eligibility; provide you the credentials needed (IDs and Passwords)
to log into the training class, and personally assist you in signing up for this training.
It’s been a very very long spring and summer, and an “idle & dry time”
for most of us, considering many of us have all been stricken from pursuing
our means of living, livelihood, and passion of working in the
entertainment industry. Now is a great time to get some much needed training
under our belt as we anticipate that our craft will at some
future time return to business as we knew it.
We sure do appreciate Local 127’s diligence and hospitality in providing this
training to us, and for making it so very easy for our members to participate.
Please take advantage of this great training opportunity and
contact Gregg Pearlman before the class fills up!
Ken Montgomery
President, Local 204
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IATSE Local 204 DUES
24 August 2020 (Updated)
SUBJECT: "Forgiveness of 3rd Qtr Dues"
Brothers and Sisters of Local 204,
Buy this time each of you that had paid your 3rd Quarter
dues should have rec'd your reimbursement.
Also, those who had not yet paid their 3rd Quarter
dues should have already rec'd their 3rd Quarter stamp
(as those dues were forgiven).
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4/15/2020 Brothers and Sisters of Local 204, Just taking a minute to reach out to each of you with this message.... As of today, our work calendar is sadly empty. I know this shut down has been difficult and affected each of us. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you and your families as we navigate through these very confusing times. Hopefully this will end sooner than later and we can get back to what we do best! Let’s be ready! I hope you are all as ready as I am. The "IATSE News" link on our page (above) has the international’s latest info/guidance ... so keep a watch on it. Please keep in mind, we’re all in this together. Let’s check in on and continue to encourage each other. It’s an honor to serve as your President. Ken |
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RELIEF LINKS:
CONGRESS PASSES 'CARES" ACT PROVIDING
IMMEDIATE ECONOMIC RELIEF FOR ENTERTAINMENT WORKERS:
In this challenging time, we are pleased to highlight the below press release
regarding the successful passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,
and Economic Security “CARES” Act by Congress:
https://www.iatse.net/news/congress-passes-cares-act-providing-immediate-economic-relief-entertainment-workers
In addition, here is the National Employment Law Project factsheet
on the unemployment provisions in the “CARES” Act:
https://www.nelp.org/publication/unemployment-insurance-provisions-coronavirus-aid-relief-economic-security-cares-act/
This bill will provide tangible and immediate economic relief for entertainment workers across the United States. Most notably, the bill increases and extends unemployment benefits, sends one time direct payments, establishes the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program for those who would otherwise not qualify, and increases federal arts funding.
While many entertainment workers were not eligible for the relief in earlier pieces of COVID-19 legislation, we won access to economic relief through over 107,000 emails by IATSE members and allies, calls, social media posts, and other outreach to Members of Congress. Thank you to all of you who emailed your legislators and facilitated outreach to have your brothers, sisters, and kin do the same. We all share in this victory.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR LOCAL 204 PRESIDENT
"A CALL TO COMPASSION & BROTHERLY LOVE"
I am very encouraged that the International
has developed a program that aligns with the way most
of us should already be treating our brothers
and sisters, as well as the more vulnerable among us.
I’m prayerful this isn’t a new concept for us.
- I have several seniors on my street and have stayed in contact
shopping for essentials. l’m adding the below solicitation from
"The International for "C.A.R.E.S. Volunteers" to our Facebook Page as well.
We always need to be looking out for and caring for one another.
This is a good reminder for all of us to serve/continue serving,
especially more so during times of increased anxiety, insecurity,
and stress. My continued prayers are with our
Local 204 Brothers/Sisters/Family. Please don't hesitate
to reach out to us if you have any concerns.
Ken Montgomery
President
A MESSAGE FROM: "IATSE C.A.R.E.S. Task Force"
- Dear IATSE members,
- With COVID-19 ravaging communities and industries across the world,
- we need to provide support to our most at-risk, elderly, and disabled members. To that end, the International has launched C.A.R.E.S.
- (Coronavirus Active Response and Engagement Service),
- a new initiative to organize mutual aid amongst us for
- the most vulnerable of our sisters and brothers.
- Our efforts will be centered around a new website: iatsecares.org.
- The initiative establishes a “Buddy System”, where members in need
- may request for a volunteer to call them at the
- frequency of their choice.
- The initiative also establishes a delivery system,
- where members in need can have a trusted volunteer
- deliver groceries, prescriptions, and other necessary
- supplies within 72 hours.
- But for this to work, first we need volunteers to help.
- Can you register to volunteer on our new site?
- Sign up to volunteer here.
- Once we get a large enough volunteer base to support
- our mutual aid efforts we will begin rolling out the site
- to the broader membership to reach members in need!
- In solidarity,
- The IATSE C.A.R.E.S. Task Force
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"This is a devastating time for the entire IA family,"
Please keep everyone in our industry in your prayers. Remember, we are all
about “activism” for our workers. Let’s not sit down and rest during
this time of chaos and concern that is affecting all of us.
HOLLYWOODREPORTER.COM
Estimated 120,000 Entertainment Industry Crew Jobs Lost During Pandemic
IATSE guilds represent cinematographers, editors, production designers and sound professionals.
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*** POSTPONED ***
TO A LATER DATE - TBD
Theatrical Rigging & Counterweight Systems
that was scheduled for Maumelle High School Performing Arts Center
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FROM THE RIGGERS TOOLKIT:
FLOOR MARKING POINTS -
MARKINGS TO BUILD STEEL
FROM THE RIGGERS TOOLKIT:
FLOOR MARKING POINTS -
MARKINGS TO BUILD STEEL
TRAINING RANDOMS |
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BOWLINE PLACEMENT ON THE SHACKLE OF THE 5FT BASKET |
ETHICS "101"
GATHERING THE GOODS |
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READING THE FLOOR STEEL COLORS/LENGTHS FALL ARRESTS DEADHANGS |
GONE FROM SIGHT BUT NOT FORGOTTEN -
Please visit our Members Memorial Page (above)
Safely satisfying Arkansas's Entertainment and Staging needs since 1911.
108 years of bringing your event to life!
We are the only entertainment industry chartered
IATSE Local in the State of Arkansas!
#ARBIZ
