4-20-2020 Notice of Passing: Edward Thompson
Brother Edward Thompson, a 59 year member of Local 728 since June 12th, 1961, passed away at the age of 89 on March 18, 2020.
Good & Welfare
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4-17-20 How to access Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
Did you work as an Independent Contractor (IC), collected 1099s or operated your own business and you have no contributions with EDD?
Here is an update on the PUA program. That program will begin accepting applications on April 28. At the Wednesday press conference both Governor Newsom and Labor Secretary Julie Su said that once applications are accepted it will take 1-2 days for people to get their monies. Below is a PowerPoint outlining the process
4-15-20 EDD and Certification FAQs
EDD and Certification FAQs
CA EDD is compatible with Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Firefox.
If you are experiencing difficulties with CA EDD UI Online, check your browser.
The time of day and the volume of people filing may factor in the slowness the system down.
4-7-20 Seeking 2,000 volunteers
Sisters, Brothers, Kin—
As you know, the COVID-19 virus poses a significant risk to many of our members who are older, disabled, or immunocompromised. Additionally, many of our members are caretakers of others who fall into the at-risk category, and they simply cannot risk going to the store to get what they need.
If that sounds like you, we wanted to let you know that we’ve created a system to have trusted IATSE volunteers help get you what you need, like groceries or prescriptions.
4-6-20 LA Unions Respond to COVID-19
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The L.A. Labor Movement has shown true solidarity and fighting spirit during this time of crisis. |
4-3-20 IATSE Mental Health Resources during COVID-19
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Sisters, Brothers, Kin— We all know that times like these can put us in a bad place mentally. If you are hurting right now, just know that your Sisters, Brothers, and Kin (as well as so many others) love you and stand beside you. We wanted to take this opportunity to provide some resources that may help you through these difficult times: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 |
4-3-20 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance
Many Local 728 members income is derived through a small business. This work stoppage has affected not only your employment wages but income from rentals and other business affiliations….and it has affected the wages you pay to the employees your companies hire..
Part of the CARES Act signed March 27, the $2.2T COVID-19 Assistance package, is to provide small businesses with an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL).
That program opened today. Please take advantage of this program.