Brother Hakim Kent passe away on May 6th, 2020. He was 43 years old and a a Local 728 member since May 10th, 2003.

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As some states look to reopen their economies and send people back into workplaces, it is imperative that every entertainment worker has the right to a safe environment.

Unfortunately, the Labor Department continues to insist that no new standards or protections are necessary, and that safety should be left up to each individual employer.

With the IATSE C.A.R.E.S. (Coronavirus Active Response and Engagement Service) program well underway, we are now ready to roll out the next phase: C.A.R.E. calls.

With C.A.R.E. calls, we are on a mission to check in with every member. In these calls volunteers provide members with information about the various support initiatives available through the international. We will be attempting to sign up more Members In Need for our delivery system and buddy system, as well as drive members to our Financial Aid and mental health non-profit partners.

One of the many plan changes by Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plans (MPIPHP) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was to approve a one-time hardship withdrawal from your IAP.

The Trustees of the Plans have been working to lessen the impact on members. 

For some, this isn’t something they want to dip into, for others, it is a lifeline. 

But for everyone, it’s part of your retirement funding. 

This is not something you want to do lightly.