Of the little we’ve heard, much of this election’s economic policy discussion has focused on what can be done about our historically slow growth, rising inequality, and decreasing social mobility. But neither candidate has focused on one no-brainer solution: strengthening unions.
Members of the IATSE locals, and their families, may contribute to the IATSE-PAC.
Welcome to the great outdoors! It’s camping season and Labor 411 has put together another great camping list with Union Made, American Made products. Make a melty s’more or just kick back in the sun and know your trip’s got the union stamp of approval.
S’mores:
Honey Maid Graham Crackers
Campfire Marshmallows
Chocolate – Ghirardelli, Hershey (check for Made in U.S.A.)
Grill:
Weber (Genesis, Summit and Q series)
Sunscreen:
Coppertone
Bain de Soleil
It's Made in America week. Today, we take a look at vacations.
As we begin the first full year of California's Film & Television Tax Credit Program 2.0, a total amount of $330 million dollars in tax credits will be allocated. Last years' incentive program was a mixture of the old $100 million program with an added $230 million in funding from the 2.0 program. The $100 million program limited what productions could apply for a tax credit. The full 2.0 program is far more diverse and expected to draw a much more varied and lucrative production selection to the state.
For the second year in a row, California is the top state in the nation for film production. But the share of movies being shot in the Golden State fell from 21 percent in 2014 to 17 percent last year, a new study found.
Nineteen out of 109 movies released by major U.S. film companies in 2015 were produced primarily in California, according to FilmL.A., the film office for the greater Los Angeles region.
Among the 19 films were “Straight Outta Compton,” “Entourage” and “The Wedding Ringer.”
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There are many options for healthcare. But healthcare that responds to the needs of people who work in the entertainment industry — that’s something different. MPTF offers primary and specialty care at sites throughout Los Angeles near studios and production facilities. Our MDs are uniquely sensitive to our needs and to the physically demanding nature of work in our industry. Our schedules work around yours because we know you’re up early and work late.