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Local 40’s Stahoski Paying it Forward From the Sony Lot
Local 40’s David Stahoski is the shop steward with a steady hand and unflappable demeanor. His more than three decades of on-the-ground experience is guided by a simple, singular focus: get the job done right. Over those 30-plus years, including his current position as shop steward at Sony Pictures, Stahoski has seen his fair share,…
Victory and Progress at the Bargaining Table
Brothers & Sisters, A lot has been happening at Local 40 over the last few months. We have been hard at work alongside our partner unions in the Entertainment Union Coalition to make sure lawmakers hear directly from organized labor about the importance of protecting California’s film and television industry through SB 122. Keeping production…
Graduates Celebrate Start of New Union Journey
Thirty Local 40 Brothers and Sisters officially joined the ranks of Journeymen this weekend. Their collective achievement is testament to their individual dedication and determination. This new graduating class will now have access to IBEW’s healthcare plan, pension program, and a starting wage higher than that of 80 percent of L.A. County’s residents. A special…
2026 Founding Fathers Golf Tournament Brings Out the Fun
Under a clear blue sky, over 100 IBEW 40 and SoCal EWMC members came together on June 19 for a day of networking, fun and friendly competition at the union’s annual Founding Father’s Golf Tournament at Brookside Golf Club in Pasadena. Union spirit and giving back to the community were on full display at the event….
The Magic Keeps Rolling at Disney Studios
While Southern California’s entertainment community continues to adjust to the latest shifts in the always-evolving production landscape, one constant bedrock has been Disney Studiosin Burbank. There, Local 40 crews are at full capacity managing a slate of planned and in-progress projects ahead. “We just finished Team Disney. We had a full street shut down on…
Motion Picture Members Can Now Enroll in the 401(k)
Brothers & Sisters, A really great idea is only a fraction of the work. Turning that idea into something members can actually use is when the real work begins. When we got the studios to agree to a path for adding the 401(k), that was just the beginning. Figuring out the legal hurdles, plan rules,…
James Minasian Named IBEW Apprentice of the Year
Local 40’s James Minasian always seems in constant motion, so when the moment hit that stopped him in his tracks, he wasn’t quite sure how to respond. That moment came when Local 40 Business Manager Stephan Davis called to tell Manasian, a fourth-year apprentice and Local 40’s Reach out and Engage Next-gen Electrical Workers (RENEW) committee…
We Must Continue Protecting Good Union Jobs Here in Hollywood
Brothers & Sisters, The motion picture industry has endured over a century of uncertainty, consolidation, strikes, technological change, and shifting business models. But through every change, one thing has stayed consistent: the solidarity and resolve of Local 40 members. This week alone, Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approved the proposed merger with Paramount Skydance, a deal…
Josh Geller Brings Insider’s Focus to Local 40s Executive Board
Like many of his fellow IBEW Local 40 Brothers and Sisters, Executive Board member Josh Geller’s union journey began with an application and an aspiration. “I was going through a career transition, and I wasn’t really even sure what the IBEW was,” Geller said. “Once I learned what the union was about and the kinds…
Open House Draws Enthusiastic Crowd, Record Number of Apprenticeship Applicants
IBEW 40’s recent Open House was packed with future Brothers and Sisters seeking to start their union journey and get a firsthand opportunity to learn more about the Local 40/NECA Inside Wireman Apprenticeship. The results were overwhelming. In less than six hours we hit our limit of 600 Apprenticeship applications. Local 40’s Cynthia Carizal, a…
Working Overtime to Ensure Our Next Governor is a Partner
The next gubernatorial election may be one of the most pivotal in our industry’s history. California’s entertainment industry sits at an unprecedented crossroads, and we need a governor who will proactively fight to protect and expand jobs across California. Our partners at the Entertainment Union Coalition (EUC) have just interviewed the top gubernatorial candidates to…
April is Apprenticeship Month
Brothers & Sisters, April is all about apprenticeships at Local 40. Over the next few weeks, we will be accepting applications for both our HVAC and Inside apprenticeship programs. HVAC applicationsare being accepted now through April 10, and Inside Agreement applications will open April 29 through May 5. Our apprenticeship programs continue to develop highly…
Local 40 Partners With EUC to Protect, Expand California Film and Television Production
Brothers & Sisters, I am pleased to announce that Local 40 has officially partnered with the Entertainment Union Coalition (EUC). The EUC is an alliance of entertainment industry unions and guilds across California, working together to advocate for our members on critical public policy issues. By joining the EUC, Local 40 now has a stronger…
Juan Rodriguez’s Union Journey About Giving Back and Paying it Forward
Juan Rodriguez’s path into union brotherhood and sisterhood easily could have been a straight line. But like most memorable journeys, Rodriguez’s road was a winding one. When his father-in-law, Lane L. Stewart, a 47-year Local 40 member, advised a young Rodriguez to join the Local, Rodriguez initially hesitated. “I was young; I didn’t listen,” Rodriguez…
Great Benefits Only Matter If You Use Them
Brothers & Sisters, February is American Heart Month, and it’s a good time to remind all of you that being a union member means more than earning a strong paycheck. It also means having access to some of the best health and retirement benefits around. Those benefits are a major part of the difference between…
IBEW Founders’ College Scholarship
This scholarship is made available to all IBEW members who are interested in going to college. As long as you have been in continuous good standing for four years preceding May 1 of the scholarship year in which you plan to apply, you are eligible for the IBEW Founders’ Scholarship. More information on the Founders…
Local 40 Celebrates 2025 In Style
Over 100 Local 40 members and their guests came together at the annual “That’s a Wrap Celebration” atop the Universal Sheraton to commemorate a year of achievements and to honor their own. Among the 2025 highlights Local 40 Business Manager Stephan Davis hailed were passage of a tax credit for film production work as well…
A Year of Resilience, Solidarity, and Preparing for What’s Next
Brothers & Sisters, 2025 was a year of contrast and momentum. While production work remained slower than we would like, other parts of our industry stayed strong. Construction work was busy for much of the year, the theme park continued to grow, and each of the studio lots held on to their shops. In a…
What Paramount’s new ownership means for Local 40 members
By OREN PELEG In August, Skydance Media closed its acquisition of Paramount Global. For most people, the only noticeable change will be the addition of the Skydance logo to the famed water tower on the Paramount Studios lot. But for members of IBEW Local 40, the merger and new ownership mean an immediate reinvigoration of…
Thankful for Union Members Like You
Brothers & Sisters, First and foremost, I want to wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you can enjoy some time away from work to spend with your families. Last week, the Local partnered with Labor Community Services and other industry unions to give turkeys to members in need. This event…
Minasian Ignites Renewed Energy to Spark IBEW 40’s Next Generation
By JEREMY KEHOE IBEW 40’s James Minasian exudes a palpable energy that’s contagious. It’s a vim and vigor that’s part natural byproduct of youthful idealism, but it’s also fueled by an unflappable conviction in the power of union brotherhood and sisterhood to change lives. Since recently stepping up to take on the role as President…
Yes on Prop 50. Democracy Works Best When Balanced, Transparent, and Accountable
Brothers & Sisters, In the next few weeks California will be holding a special election for Prop 50. IBEW and labor unions across the state are calling on members to Vote Yes on 50. Rather than giving a list of reasons to Vote Yes on 50, it seemed more appropriate to talk about how we…
40 Members Get Wired Into the Fiber Optic Future
By Oren Peleg On a recent weekday evening at the Local 40 training center, Jeremy Bayer is busy pulling equipment: a server tray, a spool of fiber cable. At 4 pm he opens the doors to a group of Local 40 members. Class is now in session. “So, this is the cleaver,” Bayer begins, showing…
It’s Okay Not to be Okay
Mental Health Must be a Top Priority Brothers and Sisters, Over the years we have had members struggle with taking care of their mental health. Our society, and especially our industry, often promotes toughness and grit. The idea that we can push through any struggle, mental or emotional. But the truth is, life is hard,…
Local 40’s Starbird Steps Up as Shop Steward at Fox Studios
New IBEW 40 Fox Studios Shop Steward Brad Starbird is not one to become starstruck. His work as steward and production electric worker at Fox may place him squarely in the entertainment spotlight, but he finds the job fulfilling for reasons entirely unrelated to the glamor of Tinseltown. “It’s very fast-paced with how things can…
IBEW Local 40’s Graduating Apprentices See a Whole New Journey Ahead
By Oren Peleg The Sheraton Universal’s Starview ballroom high above the San Fernando Valley was buzzing with pride this month as 20 members of IBEW Local 40 celebrated their graduation from apprenticeship into full-fledged Journeymen. “This is a big deal. I can’t understate this,” Local 40 Business Manager Stephan Davis told the graduating class and…
We Are All Stewards
Brothers and Sisters, I hope this message finds you well and safe on the job. I want to take a moment to talk about the vital role of our shop stewards and the role we all share as members. Your shop steward is your first line of defense. They are there to listen, guide, and…
Join Local 40 for Union Night with the Dodgers!
Join Local 40 for Union Night with the Dodgers!We’re proud to stand in solidarity with thousands of Union members from across the region as we take over Dodger Stadium for a special night of unity and baseball. Bring your family, friends, and Union Brothers and Sisters for an unforgettable evening as the Los Angeles Dodgers…
June 2025 – Why Juneteenth Matters
Brothers and Sisters, Every year Americans celebrate our independence on July 4th to mark our freedom from tyranny. On this day in 1776 we adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring that all men are created equal and entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The brave men who founded our nation are indeed…
LA Union Members Celebrate May Day
Local 40 President Juan Rodriguez and Business Manager Stephan Davis joined 4,000 union members and immigrant rights groups at a May Day rally in Downtown L.A., flooding the streets on May 1 to commemorate International Workers’ Day, better known as May Day. The march began at 9 am at LA Live, near Crypto Arena, then…
May 2025 – Supporting Pro-worker Film & Television Tax Legislation
Brothers and Sisters, It’s not a secret that the last few years have not been as busy as we would like for productions. That’s why it’s more important than ever to pay attention to what’s happening in Sacramento and Carson City—because the choices lawmakers make can either bring work back or push it further away. …
Training Center Open House
The IBEW Local 40 Training held an open house in April in recognition of National Apprenticeship Day. More than 40 prospective electrical apprentices came out to learn more about Local 40 and the union advantage. “It’s getting more people to know about who Local 40 is and the opportunity that Local 40 offers,” said Jesse…
April 2025 – National Apprenticeship Day, RENEW BBQ & More!
Brothers and Sisters, As we approach National Apprenticeship Day on April 30, we take this time to recognize and celebrate the power of apprenticeships in shaping the future of our industry. Apprenticeships are the backbone of skilled labor, offering hands-on training, mentorship, and a direct pathway to lifelong careers. For many of our members, the…
Q&A with Apprenticeship Coordinator Jesse Barron
In honor of National Apprenticeship Day, IBEW Local 40 is hosting an open house on April 30 from 4 to 7 p.m., inviting students and career changers to learn about union electrical work. Jesse Baron, IBEW Local 40 Training Director and Apprenticeship Coordinator, shared his thoughts on what sets Local 40 apart, from working on…
March 2025 – Dues Deduction Survey Update – Your Voice Matters
Brothers and Sisters, As union members, we hold the power to shape the direction of our Local through the democratic process. Members speaking up, and making their voices heard is one of the core values of the labor movement, and it is necessary for our success. It is an active and engaged membership that will…
On the Jobsite: Warner Bros. Ranch Redevelopment Brings New Soundstages, Offices & Jobs
By Robert Fulton The old Warner Bros. Ranch – once known as the Columbia Ranch – located in Burbank behind a shopping center at Hollywood Way and Verdugo Avenue is getting quite the makeover. Gone are the old house facades, including those featured in the Dennis the Menace television program and the holiday classic “Christmas…
When the Power Went Out, This Local 40 Member Stepped Up
Matt Gruber helped restore power to two Palisades fire stations in the thick of disaster Two days after the Los Angeles area erupted in flames and fires still raged across the region, including the Pacific Palisades, IBEW Local 40 member Matt Gruber got a call. It was from his friend and colleague James Adcock, who…
L.A. Wildfire Relief Roundup
After the devastating wildfires hit L.A., Local 40 collaborated with IATSE Local 80 and the Basic Crafts to collect and ensure donations reached our union brothers and sisters with young children who needed them most. Thank you again to all the members who generously donated several boxes of diapers, strollers, and other baby essentials as…
Save the Date: Golf Tournament
Local 40’s annual Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 14 at Brookside Golf Course! This year, we’re thrilled to partner with our So Cal EWMC Chapter in hosting the tournament, and we can’t wait to see you out there for a great day of golf, camaraderie, and friendly competition. The price per player…
Show Steward Spotlight: Dwayne Cook
Local 40 member Dwayne Cook joined the redevelopment of the Warner Ranch property in Burbank in May of 2024 and, by September, he was operating as the worksite’s shop steward. “You’re eyes and ears and a voice to a certain extent for the hall and the guys,” said Cook. “When someone’s frustrated about a circumstance…
February 2025 – Dues Deduction Survey
Brothers & Sisters, As the late Kobe Bryant said, “It’s the process of getting better every day and doing that for a period of years that then creates the masterpiece.” Every year we should strive to be masters in our crafts, be better people, and be stewards and caretakers of our Local. In 2024, we…
Business Manager’s Message – January 2025
Resources Available During Devastating Fires Brothers & Sisters, The fires that have hit our communities are devastating. We know of at least one member who has lost their home and some who are still under evacuation. If you have been impacted, please email us at unionhall@ibew40.org. We have heard that many of the lots are…
Business Manager’s Message – December 2024
What a Year! Brothers & Sisters, Thank you to everyone who attended our That’s a Wrap holiday luncheon last week. The Local has hosted this event for many years, and seeing the large turnout is a huge sign of support for your officers and staff working hard for you every day. At the luncheon, we…
Business Manager’s Message – November 2024
An Attitude of Gratitude Brothers & Sisters, As you prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with loved ones this week, you’re bound to think about everything you’re grateful for. Family, friends, health, a roof over your head, food on the table. The list goes on and on. With that in mind, here are 36 Reasons to be…
Discover Your Future at the IBEW Local 40 Apprenticeship Open House!
Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the electrical industry? Join us at the IBEW Local 40 Apprenticeship Open House, where you’ll learn how to take the first step toward becoming a skilled electrician and a proud member of our union. What to Expect: Who Should Attend: Event Details: Don’t miss this chance…
Business Manager’s Message – October 2024
Coming Together With our Union Brothers and Sisters Brothers & Sisters, Over the years, many of you have expressed how much you miss the Local 40 picnics, and we’ve heard you! We are excited to announce that we are bringing back the picnic tradition this year. In partnership with the Motion Picture Industry & Television Fund, IATSE,…
Contract Spotlight: Historic Agreements
Brothers & Sisters, Congratulations to our members working under our Motion Picture Basic Agreement and our Universal Studios Supplemental Agreements. These two agreements were overwhelmingly ratified and members have the largest wage increases these agreements have had in four decades. Over 97% of our membership has not seen a wage increase of this scale since…
Business Manager’s Message – September 2024
VOTE IBEW THIS NOVEMBER Brothers & Sisters, In less than six weeks, we will have our Presidential elections, and I encourage all of you to do your homework. Political parties are not teams. Candidates are not players on your favorite sports team. I understand you want to support your team, but this is not a…
On the Job at Fox Studios Lot
By Robert Fulton The Fox Studio Lot in Century City is one of the smaller worksites in the IBEW Local 40 studio portfolio. That said, the workers at Fox have an outsize reputation for their longevity and dedication to the electrical work that keeps the studio running. Local 40 Business Manager Stephan Davis said that…
Business Manager’s Message – August 2024
USH Agreement Ratified, Second Landmark Agreement This Year Brothers & Sisters, As summer draws to a close, many of us have watched our children return to school, and with Labor Day just around the corner, it’s time to reflect on what this day truly signifies. In the Labor movement, Labor Day is more than just…
IBEW Local 40 Graduation: A Milestone for Skilled Trades Careers
By Robert Fulton IBEW Local 40 celebrated its newest cohort of apprenticeship graduates with a luncheon at the Sheraton Universal on August 17. The 25 members of the class of 2024 were presented with their apprenticeship certificates by Busienss Manager Stephan Davis and Training Director/Apprenticeship Coordinator Jesse Baron. Davis highlighted that this year’s graduating class…
Business Manager’s Message – July 2024
Negotiations Update Brothers & Sisters, We are approaching the end of the month and the end of our Motion Picture Basic Agreement with the AMPTP, and our Supplemental Agreement with Universal Studios Hollywood. Several months ago, we began negotiations with IATSE regarding our shared benefit plans, and for the last six weeks, we have been…
Business Manager’s Message – June 2024
Negotiations Update, Work Picture, and Election Results Brothers & Sisters, The yellow ticket we carry in our pockets is our ticket to the middle class, and we must fight harder than ever to protect it. As fellow union members, we are all part of something bigger, and we need to use our voices to fight…
Honoring History, Lighting the Future: IBEW Local 40 Marks Milestone
By Robert Fulton Members of IBEW Local 40 and their guests celebrated the union’s centennial with a made-for-Hollywood party on May 4. The event actually celebrated the Local’s 101st anniversary — more on that later — and took place on the Midwest Street backlot at Warner Bros. Studios. The party featured plenty of food and…
Q&A With Member Lane Stewart
Q: Can you start by telling us about your background and history with the union? A: I’m a second-generation IBEW member. My father, Lane R. Stewart, was also a member and he’s retired now. He worked his whole career at what was once MGM, now Sony Studios. Growing up, my exposure was all about union…
Massive UNITY Rally Kicks Off Bargaining
With contract negotiations front and center, Local 40 makes sure the studios feel the heat By Robert Fulton It’s always good to have a few friends (or a few thousand of them) in your corner. On Sunday, March 3, IBEW Local 40 and our allies in the trades kicked off a historic season of contract…
Business Manager’s Message – March 2024
Make Your Voice Heard: Vote This November Brothers & Sisters, Every four years we have a presidential election, and that is when most people tend to turn out to vote. And while those national elections are important, sometimes it is the regional campaigns at the state, county and city levels that can matter most. For…
Making Movie Magic at Universal Studios’ Lower Lot
What’s commonly referred to as the Lower Lot at Universal Studios is where the magic happens. The Upper Lot has fun rides and thrilling shows, a glitzy attraction for tourists and locals alike, but it’s the production work on the Lower Lot where programming is created to fill screens, big and small. The Universal campus…
Magic Castle Stage Hands Join Local 40
By Robert Fulton It’s not an illusion. Stage managers working at the Magic Castle have organized to join IBEW Local 40. This is the first new shop organized by Local 40 in recent memory. The Magic Castle stage managers do a little of everything in running the venue’s two stages, from lighting and sound to…
Business Manager’s Message – February 2024
2024 Will Be Historic for Local 40 Brothers & Sisters, As we look forward to what is in store for 2024, I wanted to take a moment to reflect back on 2023. At the beginning of last year, we renegotiated the Stage Managers’ and Audio Mixers’ agreement, which secured the largest increases ever to the…
IBEW 40 HVAC Apprenticeship
Motion Picture Studios Electrician and HVAC Mechanic Joint Apprenticeship Committee Notice of Apprenticeship Opportunity for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Mechanic Notice of Apprenticeship Opportunity for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Mechanic No prior experience is required. This is a fully paid apprenticeship program, with all schooling included free of charge to the apprentice if selected. Upon…
Business Manager’s Message – January 2024
Brothers & Sisters, Happy New Year to you and your families. 2024 is going to be a big year for our Local, and we look forward to facing the challenges head on and seizing the opportunities that lie ahead of us. This summer, we have two contracts up for negotiations. These will be some of…
A Q&A with Jesse Baron, IBEW 40’s New Training Director
This month, we welcome current Local President and long-time instructor Jesus “Jesse” Barron in his new role as Training Director. This new role reflects his commitment to both the Local and the Training Program over the years. Jesse takes over for Louie Meza, who has done a fantastic job in his tenure as Training Director, streamlining…
IBEW gets ready for its clean, green future
New technologies allow productions to ditch diesel and move to battery power By Grant Slater The future of the film industry is electric. Just like the Teslas that increasingly crowd California’s highways, studios and production houses are transitioning away from gas power and toward cleaner battery-powered options. Earlier this fall, dozens of vendors packed on…
Business Manager’s Message – December 2023
Brothers & Sisters, This year, one of the hottest conversations in our industry revolved around the use of artificial intelligence. Whenever there are technological changes, the biggest concern is how this will impact jobs. Our industry has seen lots of new technologies, and many of them were developed specifically for making movies. One area of…
Local 40 Gets Sunset Glenoaks Studios Camera Ready
By Oren Peleg On the site of an old gravel pit in the northern reaches of the San Fernando Valley, Local 40 members are wiring up a state-of-the-art soundstage facility to meet increasing demand for next generation production techniques. Though the project was first approved in 2015, shovels only hit the dirt in 2020 after…
Business Manager’s Message – November 2023
Happy Thanksgiving from Local 40 Brothers & Sisters, Every year in November, as we spend time with our families, we reflect on all we have to be thankful for. This year, for many of our members, they were able to continue to work as the studio facilities, theme park and construction remained busy. But for…
Inside Construction Agreement Apprenticeship
No longer accepting applications as of Dec. 8, 2023. NOTE: Before applying you will need to create an account profile. It is highly recommended to create an account before the application period to avoid any issues with your account profile during applications. Click here to create your account: https://secure2.tradeschoolinc.com/v5/ibew40-org/login/index.php Should you have questions call our…
At Universal Studios, The Work Is Building A Better Life For Local 40 Members
IBEW 40 members are transforming a dirt patch on a hillside along the road up to the Universal Studios parking structures into a gleaming new office building – 11 stories of glass, steel, and concrete set to open by mid 2024 that will house executive suites for the studio heads. Just behind it sits a…
Protect Your Jobs! Turn Out to Support TV City!
Calling all members! We need you to turn out in support of Television City’s expansion in the face of NIMBY opposition. Two dates are available to show up: Oct 18 from 5-8 pm or Oct 22 from 1-4 pm. Click on link below for more details.
WGA on STRIKE – HOW ARE IBEW 40 MEMBERS AFFECTED?
Brothers & Sisters, After six weeks of negotiations, the Writer’s Guild was unable to reach an agreement. As of 12:01 am PST Tuesday May 2, the WGA will be on strike. Below are some FAQ’s regarding the strike. Some media outlets are indicating that pickets will not start until the afternoon on Tuesday, May…
Business Manager’s Message – July 2023
Labor Updates on IBEW 11 and SAG-AFTRA Negotiations Brothers & Sisters, Last month, I wrote about labor solidarity and encouraged you all to stay informed and engaged. Today, I want to share an update regarding one of our sister Local’s, IBEW Local 11. Local 11 has been able to secure some concessions during its negotiations…
The Rising Tide of Labor Solidarity
Dear Brothers & Sisters, As summer arrives with warmer weather, the Labor movement has been heating up for the last few months. Across the nation and here in Hollywood workers have united to fight for their fair share and are asserting themselves through collective bargaining and demanding justice and equality. We are seeing a rising…
IBEW 40 Member Phillip Otto: Union Life is Giving Him the Ride of His Life
Phillip Otto has been an IBEW Local 40 member for just over three years. He became an electrician and joined Local 40 to better provide for his wife and three daughters. Otto recently completed a job as a foreman for Morrow-Meadows on the new Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. He took some time…
Get Ready to Walk the Red Carpet
IBEW 40 is ringing in its 100th Anniversary in style with a gala celebration at the Warner Bros. Studio back lot, the site of some of the most iconic films ever made – which were made possible by Local 40 members. Let’s gather together for a night of fun as we celebrate every Local 40…
Local 40’s Edgar Figueroa Named 2023 Journeyman Mentor of the Year
Every weekday IBEW 40 Journeyman Electrician Edgar Figueroa drives more than 260 miles to work as a wireman, shop steward and mentor. The commute, which can creep close to three hours on the way home, doesn’t faze him. It would take a lot more to deter Figueroa from a mission that has defined his union…
IBEW 40 Breathing New Life Into Historic Radford Studio
Radford Studio Center in Studio City is an unassuming location, tucked away on Ventura Boulevard surrounded by a few small motels and strip malls on one side and a quiet residential neighborhood on the other. Yet for nearly 100 years this 55-acre backlot (which gave Studio City its name), has housed some of the most…
Business Manager’s Message – May 2023
Local 40 Supporting the WGA in Their Fight for a Fair Contract Dear Brothers and Sisters, Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending the WGA’s meeting at the Shrine Auditorium regarding its ongoing strike. The WGA invited representatives from each of the Hollywood Unions & Guilds, including Local 40 and the Basic Crafts….
Burbank Vice Mayor Nick Schultz Takes His Case to IBEW Local 40 Members
Assembly District Hopeful Stressed Jobs, Affordability and Smart Growth By Beige Luciano-Adams Just days before announcing his candidacy for California’s 44th Assembly District, Burbank Vice Mayor Nick Schultz took his case to IBEW Local 40 members at its General Membership meeting last month to garner support, promote his economic vision, and showcase his union bona fides….
Audio Mixers are in the Mix at Universal
Larry McCall is not just a senior member of IBEW Local 40’s unit of audio mixers at Universal studios. He is the senior member, with 27 years on the job. A full-time employee, McCall is at the top of the roster and is also one of four stewards for the union, which is under the same contract…
Yes, IBEW 40 Represents Stage Managers
Erica Christensen has been a member of IBEW 40 for the past 19 years, yet she’s not an electrician. It’s funny, she noted, that while she’s in an electrical union she’s “not even allowed to turn on the lights.” That’s because she’s a Stage Manager at Universal Studio Hollywood’s theme park. Instead of actually working with…
