4-2-20 CARES ACT update

H.R. 748, the $2.2 T “CARES Act” was signed March 27, 2020. The document is 880 pages and moved through the House and Senate with bipartisan effort. Below are summaries of the relief provisions for individuals and small businesses of the Senate’s $2.2T trillion coronavirus aid. Some of the conditions in the CARES Act and the Family’s First Act are now being challenged. I will update as new relevant information becomes available.

I. INDIVIDUALS

1. Individual Rebates

a. How much will be provided to individuals?

4-2-2020 Sinclair Broadcasting employees need our help

In a time of a global health crisis the multi-billion-dollar company Sinclair Broadcasting Group is giving its freelance technicians the cold shoulder.

4-1-20 Worker Power Amid the Pandemic

4-1-20 Trump's NLRB appointees need to go

That’s it. The Trump appointees to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) need to be removed for neglect of duty and malfeasance – now.

4-1-20 California Corona Virus Response resource page

https://www.covid19.ca.gov/

4-1-20 L.A. County Fed seeks community volunteers

4-1-20 Census Day

Today is April 1st, Census Day, and an opportunity to complete your census survey! Self-responding to the Census is the easiest way to make sure you are counted amid the COVID-19 situation. Self-response is quick, easy, and can be done online, by phone, or by mail.

4-1-20 A message from IATSE President Matt Loeb

Sisters, Brothers, Kin—

I sincerely hope that you and your loved ones are staying safe.

I just published a video outlining our union’s ongoing efforts to support members during the COVID-19 pandemic.

3-31-20 Notice of passing: John Buckley.

Brother John Buckley, a 29 year member of Local 728 since March 23rd, 1991, passed away at the age of 60 on March 31, 2020.

3-31-20 Food Bank-Drive-Thru for IATSE sisters and brothers

In these unsure times and with the spirit of “Taking Care of Our Own”, on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, the IA West Coast Office will be hosting a L.A. County Fed sponsored Food Bank-Drive-Thru for our IATSE sisters and brothers.

If you and your family need assistance, please contact me by phone (818) 954-0728 or email ([email protected]). Your request will be kept confidential.

This has come together quickly, and I will need a response by April 3, 2020 so enough bags are prepared and on hand.

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