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VOLUME 70 NUMBER 9
MOTION PICTURE COSTUMERS
SEPTEMBER 2015
LOCAL 705 IATSE
UNION MEMBERS RATIFY NEW BASIC AGREEMENT
The members of the International Alliance of
Theatrical Stage Employees and Motion Picture Technicians
overwhelmingly ratified the latest agreement
with the Motion Picture Producers on August 25, 2015.
The pact will be for a period of 3 years.
A total of 561 of Local 705 members returned their ballots.
538 voted for the agreement and only 22 against it, with 1 not marked.
It is this support and response by our members that allows us to
go forward to enjoy the fruits of our labor
working under an agreement benefiting us all.
— PRODUCTION NEWS —
The California Film Commission recently selected 11 feature films
for tax breaks. This illustrates the strides being made to bring our jobs
back home to California. The next round of credits for TV series, pilots
and MOW’s will be held in November.
Another application period for features will be held in January.
The projects were selected based on the number of jobs being created.
This can only mean well for us all. It demonstrates the power of how,
working together to pass AB 1839, all our hard work has paid off.
CELEBRATE LABOR THIS LABOR DAY – SEPTEMBER 7TH
– YOUR SAFETY RIGHTS AT WORK –
Lynda.com courses available
to 705 members
The OSHA act says you have the right to a
safe and healthful workplace. OSHA wants
employees to work together to identify
and mitigate hazards.
HOW
TO
REPORT
A
PROBLEM
AT
The IATSE has partnered with Lynda.com,
an on line education company who offers
over 2,500 courses taught by recognized
industry experts and working professionals
in a variety of subjects like craft and
design, leadership, and software.
WORK
1: If hazard is an immediate danger, first
clear others from the area.
2: Report hazard to employer:
A basic year subscription usually costs
$239.88, but the IATSE is offering
subscriptions for $20.00. All subscriptions
begin September 1, 2015 and expire
August 31, 2016. To make the most of this
opportunity enroll as soon as possible.
24 HR. S AFETY HOTLINES
ABC/Disney
(818) 560-1726
or (800) 699-4870
To enroll contact Bethany Jane at the
Local 705: (818) 487-5655 ext. 111
CBS Radford
(818) 655-6080
or (818) 655-6078
NBCUniversal
(818) 777-2153
Motion Picture Costumers Local 705/I.A.T.S.E.
Affiliated with the AFL - CIO
4731 Laurel Canyon Blvd. #201
Valley Village, CA 91607
818.487.5655 818.487.5663 FAX
email: MPC705@aol.com
www.motionpicturecostumers.org
Paramount
(323) 956-8955
Sony
(888) 883-7233
CBS/TV City
(323) 575-4060
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Dreamworks
(818) 733-6500
Executive Board
All submissions must be received before the 15th of each
month for the upcoming issue. Subscriptions: $12 per year.
Nickolaus Brown – President
Debby Curtis – Vice President
Bethany Jane Bohatila – Sec.-Treas. / Asst. B.A.
Bob Iannaccone – Business Representative
Lisa Harris – Member-at-Large
Noel Leonard – Men’s Finished
Nancy Grossi – Women’s Finished
– Men’s Custom Made
Deborah Ash – Women’s Custom Made
John Van Hout – Costume House Custom Made
Jeff Hartman – Live Television
Carmen Lozano – Costume House
Warner Bros.
(818) 954-2800
Fox
(310) 369-3000
3: Report hazard to Local 705:
(818) 487-5655
4: Report hazard to IATSE Safety Hotline:
(Toll Free) 844-IA AWARE (844-422-9273)
SEPTEMBER 2015
Rebecca Graves – Sergeant-at-Arms
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A LITTLE THIs, A LITTLE THAT . . .
NOT TO FORGET
The first Monday in September, Labor Day, has signaled
the unofficial end of summer since becoming a
national holiday in 1894. For students, it marks a
return to school and the grind of the 3 “R’s”. As
Costumers we know it is the last day of the year when
it was fashionable to wear white and seersucker, in
days gone past. Some of us might not be aware of
its real significance. In reality, Labor Day is an
annual national tribute to the contribution workers
have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being
of our country. It is a dedication to the social and
economic achievements of American workers.
the clown car of Republican hopefuls are all dedicated to curtailing workers’ rights.
It would be foolish to think that as the people who
provide entertainment to the world, we are immune.
Our industry has become less show, and more
business. Art and craft are ignored in pursuit of the
bottom line. The moguls who created our industry
were not altruistic angels, but they understood the
value of a well- trained and well paid labor force.
Our training, experience and know how will always
shine through. As union members, we must work
together to present a strong, united skill craft second
to none and proud of our place in the industry, as
union workers and as part of the American labor
force – The best in the world deserving of this holiday for what the American worker has accomplished
and steadfast in our commitment not to give back,
but go forward for our industry, our union and our
country.
Citizens take the labor laws that protect them from
the evils of unregulated industry for granted. Those
people who argue for “free enterprise” and the
removal of restrictions and regulations on corporations are unaware that workers in this country have
fought and sometimes died for workers’ rights. In
many cases, government troops were called out to
crush strikes; at times, firing on protestors. Some
might question its relevance some 120 years since
its inception. On the contrary, with the turmoil and
rampant attacks on workers and the middle class, its
importance has only become more relevant.
In Solidarity,
We must band together to beat back the barbarians
at the gates, who have been brought together to
beat, bash and bring down unions. As workers, especially union members, we need to remember those
who came before us. The people made America the
economic giant envied by the world and gained
workers the rights and privileges now being attacked.
The robber barons with their misguided paternalism
might have considered workers as children. Unionization was able to gain workers a piece of the pie;
giving rise to a vibrant and thriving middle class. The
current crop care not. They only worship the bottom
line. These apostles of corporate greed look on labor
as wage slaves, only deserving of crumbs. Every
piece of right-to-work legislation and unfair trade
bills only erode any of the gains or progress made by
workers. That dirty dozen who have emerged from
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Bob
“Labor Day differs in every essential way
from other holidays of the year in any
country. All other holidays are in a more
or less degree connected with conflict and
battles of man’s prowess over man,
of strife and discord for greed and power,
of glories achieved by one nation over
another. Labor Day is devoted to no man,
living or dead, to no sect, race or nation.”
-- Samuel Gompers
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RETIRING
– LIBRARY NEWS –
Andrea Weaver
Local 705 would like to thank
ERICA FREEMAN (WCM)
& VICKI SANCHEZ (CDG)
for their generous contribution of
books to The LOCAL 705
Al Di Pardo Library.
We appreciate and welcome
any and all donations to our library.
after 50 years.
She started at Western Costume
after Labor Day of 1964.
Since 2006 Andrea has been the
volunteer most responsible for
the Al Di Pardo library.
Her energy and dedication to
create a first class source for
research and information for
Local 705 members
must be commended.
She will be missed.
SEPTEMBER 2015
The Library Committee is seeking
volunteers to help organize and
maintain the library.
Anyone interested please contact
Bob Iannaccone
at the Business Office.
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EXECUTIVE BOArD MEETING MINUTES
Sister Wall asked about the Welfare funds so Brother Iannaccone
reported that the members who have not made any welfare loan
payments will be 1099’d at the end of the year if payments are
not made.
August 4, 2015
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Present: Deborah Curtis, Bob Iannaccone, Bethany Jane
Bohatila, Noel Leonard, Deborah Ash, Lisa Harris, Catherine
Wall (WCM Alternate)
Excused: Heather Carleton, Nickolaus Brown, Carmen Lozano,
Jeff Hartman, John VanHout, Nancy Grossi (WF Alternate)
Guest: Jeffrey Schoenberg
CONTINUATION OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Brother Iannaccone discussed the progress of the Men’s Custom
Made nominations/elections. The appointed committee will be
meeting soon. Brother Iannaccone will be meeting with the
Lawyer to double check the legalities, whether the position is
decided by election or appointment.
CALL TO ORDER
Vice-President Deborah Curtis called the meeting to order at
7:11 p.m. A quorum was not met so no business was conducted
at the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Sister Bethany Jane Bohatila shared information about applications for free professional badges for WonderCon and ComicCon. Brother Iannaconne added we would be blasting the
information and putting it in the newsletter.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes could not be approved but a correction of the General
Membership minutes of July 18, 2015 has a correction, in the
introduction of officers Catherine Wall as Women’s Custom
Made Alternate.
Sister Bohatila also stressed the importance of the Comic-Con
committee being formed sooner than later due to the Local’s
expanded participation. The Executive Board discussed adding
a line in the yearly budget to accommodate the endeavor.
BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT
Brother Bob Iannaccone reported the new ballots and contracts
are currently being stuffed and will be mailed out by Friday
August 7, 2015.
Sister Wall spoke on behalf of Sister Nancy Grossi, asking that
Executive Board meetings be moved to Saturday. Brother
Iannaccone will pole the E-Board members by phone and the
results will be discussed at the next Executive Board meeting.
Sister Catherine Wall shared her concern about the increase in
vested years. Brother Iannaccone explained how small trades in
the negotiations were necessary to keep and improve our medical
and pension plans. Sister Curtis added our medical and pension
plans need to keep up with Federal mandates which change
yearly.
ADJOURNMENT
Sister Bohatila moved to adjourn. The next Executive Board
meeting will be Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Sister Curtis suggested we change the order of business to have
Brother Jeffrey Schoenberg speak to us about the two suggestions made to the Constitution and By-Laws Committee. The
E-board agreed to the change.
Bethany Jane Bohatila
Secretary-Treasurer/Asst. Business Representative
Brother Schoenberg prefaced his discussion by stating the Constitution and By-Laws Committee will make no decisions that
affect policy. The decision will be made by the Executive Board
and the Constitution and By-Laws Committee will only give us
the language.
Good Night and Good Luck
Sister Heather Carleton, who was both a Women’s
Finished Executive Board Member and Convention
Delegate has resigned both positions and is moving on
to greener pastures (literally). Sister Carleton will be
moving to Ashland, OR, in order to take a permanent
position as part of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival,
where she will continue to participate in the newly
created Local there. The job was offered just a few
weeks ago and the decision was made very quickly.
She expressed her honor and joy in working with us all
and will be coming down to visit on off times.
Brother Schoenberg reported to the Executive Board the challenges and ramifications of those changes. The suggested
changes included the Vice-President becoming an automatically
appointed Convention Delegate and the moving of our Local’s
election date.
Discussions were tabled until the next Executive Board meeting.
SECRETARY-TREASURER’S /
ASST. BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
We will miss you Heather and Good Luck.
She will be replaced by her alternate. Welcome to our
new Women’s Finished Representative Nancy Grossi.
Financial Report
Sister Bethany Jane Bohatila and the Executive Board reviewed
the July financial statements and found the Local within budget.
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OUT & ABOUT WITH FIELD REP. NOEL LEONARD
We are experiencing a very busy production season. Here are some of the projects being done, and the crews that are doing them:
Television:
“The Player”
Supervisor: Tammy Hynes
Costumers: Amy Fegely, Cate Adams,
Brad Holtzman, Phil Dominguez,
Jennifer Van Vlyman
WCM: John Van Hout
“CSI: Cyber”
Costume Designer: Libby Palmer*
Supervisor: Stephanie Siemens
Costumers: Lawrence Quon, Jessica Torok,
Ednita Trivino, Natasha Konowallow,
Selby Van Horne
WCM: Manuela Machado
“Shameless”
“Undateable Live” Crew
Supervisor: Stephanie Fox Kramer
Costumers: Terra Brody, Edward Gould,
Francesca Bruno, Allison Graziano,
Lisa Halperin, Lindsay Edwards,
Bill Edwards, Nancy Grossi
left to right:
Neil Tansey (Costumer), Carey Bennett (Costume Designer),
Lizette Kilmer (Costume Supervisor), Kim Myer (Costumer)
“Grandfathered”
Supervisor: Jennifer Stone
Costumers: Brian Mahon, Caroline Sachs,
Andrew Slyder, Susan Saldutti,
Shandra Beri, Jennifer Herrenkohl
“The Real O’Neals”
Supervisor: Zoë Larrabure
Costumers: Sabine Huber, Julia Bly.
Jennifer Bishop, Joyce Westergaard
WCM: Leslie Miller
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CORRECTIONS
Last month’s issue of The Costumer did not list the following
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation " Crew
Costumers on the crew of “Videosyncrasy”: Joe Cigliano, Anita
Left to right:
Sue Crosby (Costumer), Tiffany Hertel (Costumer),
Sara O’Donnell (Costume Designer)*, Anne Marie Thomas-Casados
(Costume Supervisor), Hana Rausalova (Costumer)
“Snoops” Brown, Kurtis Oshiro, Brit Cox, and Jennifer Ireland.
Also, Hannah Schneider, Costumer on the Crew of “Transparent,”
was misspelled.
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* Dual Card Holder
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SEPTEMBER 2015
A Pressing Matter: Union Edition
Comic Con Fans!!
Knowledge is only good if it is shared~~ Rory Cunningham
COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL
IS OFFERING FREE APPLICATIONS FOR
CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS FOR
COMIC-CON 2016.
Whether a novice or your sewing skills are tried and true, there is ALWAYS
more to learn. This hour and a half class focuses on moving your skills to the
next level and offers tips and tricks for anyone who sews!
Come Learn:
~How to press seams in different types of fabrics,
~How to best deal with shaped seams,
~Clipping, grading, under-stitching,
~Tools that will make your life much easier, and
~Tips on dealing with aged, creased and stained fabric.
Go to the San Diego Comic-Con
International official site at:
Saturday 9 am September 19, 2015 at Bill Hargate Costumes
WWW.COMIC-CON.ORG
Custom-Made & All 705 Members welcome
CLICK ON “FORMS” AND THEN
“APPLICATION FOR PROFESSIONALS”
M AXIM U M ENROLLMENT: Twenty (20) Spaces
Please R.S.V.P. to mdasoulcat@aol.com by cut-off date September 16, 2015
The deadline for professional registration is October 31, 2015 so don’t
procrastinate if you are interested.
Instructor:
Since Rory Cunningham, Manufacturing Foreperson - Women’s Custom
Made, joined Local 705 working at Elizabeth Courtney’s in 1990, he has
worked at multiple Studios, on countless Television Shows and a cadre of
Motion Pictures. For the last 18 years, Bill Hargate Costumes Inc. has been
his home and yet he has still found time to teach at UCLA and the
Costumer’s Guild West’s Costume College, as well as lecture around the
country.
See you at Comic-Con.
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IN MEMORIAM
MARIE BROWN
MEN’S CUSTOM MADE NEWS
On August 6, 2015 the Men’s Custom Made Committee
met at Western Costume Company. The committee
members present were: Jack Kasbarian, Hossein Namdar
& Pablo Nantes; also present was business representtive Bob Iannaccone. After a brief discussion about filling
the open position of Men’s Custom Made representative on the Local 705 executive board, Brother Kasbarian
nominated brother Hossein Namdar for the position.
The nomination was seconded by brother Pablo Nantas.
Ballots have been sent out to all Men’s Custom Made
members, to be returned by September 15.
FEBRUARY 25, 1925 – AUGUST 6, 2015
Marie became a member in 1972
after a career as a commercial stylist.
Among her feature credits are 10,
Stir Crazy, Lets Do It Again
and The Long Riders.
She retired in 1983.
Article Submissions
From Members Are
Welcomed & Encouraged!
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
What Contract?
The business office receives many requests for information concerning rates and other questions.
It isn’t always possible for the caller to know
under which contract they are working.
The union holds more than twenty different contracts. Certain information is needed to prevent
misinformation being given out to members.
The business office will try to determine the
correct contract and give members accurate
information. Sometimes it requires several calls
and some detective work to determine the actual
contract.
In cases where a printed contract is available
members can obtain copies from the office.
Saturday, October 10, 2015
IMPORTANT !!!!
PLEASE REMEMBER !!!
CALL THE UNION OFFICE
TO REPORT CONTRACT VIOLATIONS
YOU WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS
(818) 487-5655
COMING SOON
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Local 80
2520 W. Olive Street
BURBANK, CA 91505
Continental Breakfast
10:30 a.m.
Meeting – 11:00 a.m.
• Welfare Fund Raffle
LOCAL 705 WELFARE COMMITTEE
RAFFLE TICKETS WILL BE
ARRIVING IN THE MAIL
The Raffle will take place at the
October 10 General Membership Meeting
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SEPTEMBER
ISSUE
MOTION PICTURE COSTUMERS
IATSE LOCAL 705
4731 LAUREL CANYON BLVD. #201
VALLEY VILLAGE, CA 91607
THE BUSINESS OFFICE
WILL BE CLOSED
MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 7TH
FOR LABOR DAY