Carlos Garcia, Local 834 Rigger, New U.S. Citizen and First Time Voter
Carlos Garcia is an IATSE 834 Rigger. He waited 21 years to finally gain the full American citizenship, and the right to vote. We interviewed him to find out more […]
Returning to Work: IATSE Member Edward Lavin Talks the Future of Entertainment and Safety on Set.
“My wife and I were preparing for our honeymoon,” says Lavin. “However, due to COVID-19 our travel plans were canceled and our focus shifted primarily on our safety.” Edward Lavin […]
IATSE Member Daniel McManus Talks Returning to Work and Behind-the-Scenes of the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards
Local One and 4 Member, Daniel McManus works as a Crew Chief and says he’s thrilled to be returning back to work. “In March, I remember sitting on the set […]
New York’s Rockefeller Center Selects Design by Local 764 Member to Fly High at The Rink at Rockefeller Center.
IATSE 764 member and Brooklyn artist Rayneese Primrose’s artwork has been selected by the Rockefeller Center to be a part of “The Flag Project”, artists designed flags that will fly […]
International Cinematographers Guild Local 669 Member Mike Johnson Builds Ventilator Prototype for COVID-19 Patients
International Cinematographers Guild Local 669 member and Remote Head Technician, Mike Johnson has been a member of the union since 2001. With a professional background in robotic systems, Johnson was […]
Local 600 Member Victor Lazaro Creates 3D Printed Face Shields to Join in the Fight Against COVID-19
Local 600 member Victor Lazaro, is a Steadicam and camera operator living near New York City. Two years ago, he started designing and 3D printing his own camera and Steadicam […]
Local 478 President Phil LoCicero Shares His Story Of Being a Fireman During COVID-19
25-year fireman and Local 478 President Phil LoCicero, details the biggest changes the pandemic has made on his duties as a firefighter during these difficult times. “We now wear infection […]
Local 52 Member Sarah Bricker Helps Essential Workers By Making Ear Savers
Sarah Bricker has been a member of the Property Department of Local 52 since 2008. “I was the Prop Shopper for Ray James when the pandemic hit,” she says. “I […]
International Vice President C. Faye Harper Talks Elections and Being On The General Executive Board
International Vice President and Local 834 Trustee and Business Representative, C. Faye Harper says after since the death of the late George Floyd, global protests and the pandemic; her mental […]
Local 834 Vice President-Elect Jessica Gavin Talks Diversity and Unity In Her Local
Local 834 Vice President-Elect, Jessica Gavin is a rigger in the exhibition industry, she works on several tradeshows and has been a part of the union since 2017. “I absolutely […]
