InfoComm International® is pleased to continue the growth in recognition, acceptance, and availability of the
audiovisual (AV) professional Certified Technology Specialist™ (CTS®) certification program that is recognized
worldwide as the leading AV specialist credential.We will be looking to schedule a CTS training and Exam later this year to be sponsored by the IA Training Trust. We have posted links to the CTS Certification Handbook as well as a Master List of Formulas and Symbology Descriptions
Help support Creative America and their efforts to stop Content Theft! Check out their info at this link.
New web application for member access
Local 16 has launched a new web application that will allow all of those “Active” workers who have “Out of Work Privileges” in the local 16 database to update their availability and biographical information as well as to see the details of their past year’s employment and the details of any job on which they are currently booked.
To see the web application go to https://members.local16.org. For more detailed information check this link to info page.
Joint Statement from AFTRA, DGA, IATSE and SAG
At Congressional Press Conference to Discuss Harm of Internet Theft
click on this link to see this important statement
Want to get some training on lighting equipment?
City Theatrical has created a website with several training videos on their rental lighting equipment. AS OF 1/1/11 New Steward report forms have been posted on the Local16 web site that implement the federally mandated increase in pension contributions to 7.7% Please discard all old forms and download these new forms at this link. This means YOU ! Ready to get smarter? Barco is offering a variety of training classes on their display and switching equipment. Barco's offices are located in Rancho Cordova, CA -- just a short drive from San Francisco. Check this link for more information. http://www.barco.com/en/training Ed Raymond has posted some links to great articles in ESTA's online magazine Protocol. Information concerning recent mailing regarding the Pension Trust Fund You recently received mail from the I.A.T.S.E. Local 16 Pension Trust Fund called “Notice to Interested Parties.” Many of you have called the Trust Fund office to inquire about the meaning of the Notice. Please do not be alarmed as this is a routine filing. Here’s what the mailing is all about. The IATSE Local 16 Pension Trust Fund Plan is required by the I.R.S. to apply for a new determination letter regarding its qualified status once every five years. Part of the filing requires that we notify the participants and beneficiaries of the Plan so they can send a comment if they wish to the EP Determination Board. A favorable determination letter from the I.R.S. signifies that the Plan is compliant with current laws and regulations, and therefore, may retain its tax-qualified status. New Medical PPO directories have been released ! San Francisco Peninsula: May 2011 These are more up to date PPO directories from Anthem Blue Cross that include the participating laboratories that were left out of the last directories. If you want to find the most up to date list of providers, though, it’s always best to go to their Web site: www.anthem.com/ca New information has been posted concerning the Availability List or Out of Work List
In these volatile and uncertain times, Local 16 has included on our web site Main Link: Instructions Page: This is an insurance policy that you and your employers have paid for. Local 16 is a member of PLASA, PLASA is the lead international membership body for those who supply technologies and services to the event, entertainment and installation industries. Local 16 is also a member of ETCP The Entertainment Technician Certification Program More cool knots ! Know Your Medical Rights ! Workers
Compensation Medical Care Fact Sheet Workers Compensation
Medical Care Booklet So You Want MANUALS ? Check it out at this web address: www.conceptorg.com/techlibrary/
Check them out at this link.
ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS AND JOB STEWARDS
Please refer to the office to determine the Pension Contribution rate for each and every job.
Ed Raymond has posted a new link to a Yamaha Mixer web site that features training for
M7cl digital mixers. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/products/mixers/m7cl/
There is one on how Plasma lamps work
and
another on Remote Device Management
check this link for policy announcement.
a link to facilitate filing for unemployment.
http://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/
https://eapply4ui.edd.ca.gov/htm/cpgInstructions.htm
There is no shame in collecting your benefit.
Also, tip of the day:
If you need to call them, and you can’t get through on the English line, try one of the lesser used language lines.
Those agents are less busy and sometimes you can actually get through.
The Association publishes a magazine known as Protocol a quarterly publication
featuring columns and articles of interest to professionals in the entertainment
technology industry .
For more info on this check this
page
Check out this new
web link to see demonstrations of some useful rope knots or
check animated
web site to see how to tie many other knots!
Check out these two important booklets to help you
avoid workers compensation nightmares if you get injured on the job.
Show your Union Colors !
We now have the following Local 16 apparel available at the Local 16
office.
Purchases must be by check or money order only, We cannot accept cash
payments.
Baseball
caps $15.00
T-shirts
$10.00
Polo
shirts $30.00
Jackets
$50.00
Limited
qty zippered hoodies $30.00
~NEW ITEMS~
BEANIES - $10.00
GATSBY CAPS - $15.00
Have you checked out the GREAT collection of Tech Manuals at the
Concept Organizations Web site?
Thanks for the link Concepts Organization !