Local 492 seeks to provide professional representation for technicians in Tennessee, and its surrounding areas, by pursuing and obtaining contracts which provide for employer-paid health insurance and retirement while providing on-set safety guidelines and professional working conditions. Additionally, the Local will serve as a conduit for on-going education, information and professional development for its members through the likes of meetings, newsletters and seminars.

Local 492 is a "producer's choice" local, which means the producer makes the final choice in who is hired on a particular project. Local 492 was not established to get members work nor will membership in Local 492 insure you work. Local 492 welcomes you to the application process and hopes you as a future member realize joining the IATSE is a pro-active step in your career. Without active members Local 492 or the IATSE can not properly represent its membership.

IATSE LOCAL 492 - APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Local 492 while being one of the fastest growing Studio Mechanic locals in the IATSE, it is still going through formative stages. Until further notice the application procedure for Local 492 shall be as follows:

1) NEW APPLICANT - (read these instruction if you are applying for the first time)

- Submit an application, sign the accompanying Pledge card.

- Complete the Employer Information sheet.

- Complete the IATSE National benefit Census Card and Designation of Beneficiary form (pink sheet).

- Complete the Entertainment Industry Flex Plan Health Coverage Survey form.

- Execute both the Authorization for Representation card and sheet, which includes a 3 1/2% dues check off form. (The 3 1/2% dues are a "working dues" which will only be deducted when you work on a project which has a IATSE contract. These dues go to fund the day-to-day business expenses of Local 492.)

- Enclose a check payable to: IATSE Local 492, in the amount of $410.00. This payment includes a $250 initiation fee which is deposited into an account to fund the local and a $100 processing fee. The remaining $60 is the initial quarterly dues payment for a membership stamp and also covers nominal costs of affiliations with other labor organizations which Local 492 must maintain. PAYMENT MUST BE MADE IN FULL TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION. PARTIAL PAYMENTS CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED.

- Finally include a current resume for Local 492 to have on file. Local 492 will utilize resumes to show its strength and experience to possible employers, so it is extremely important to have a resume on file. If you do not have a resume or need to update the information on your resume, Local 492 will work with members to create a resume or update existing resumes. Simply, contact your area representative or the Local 492 office.

- Include a copy of your recent driver's license and a copy of any trade license that you are required to hold (cosmetology, etc.)

2) TRANSFER (read these instructions if you wish to transfer from another local)

- Contact your current local's Secretary-Treasurer and request that a transfer card be initiated on your behalf. Direct them so that the Transfer card be sent to Local 492, Tennessee Studio Mechanics.

- Attach a current resume detailing your studio mechanic experience.

- Complete the Employer Information sheet.

- Complete the IATSE National benefit Census Card and Designation of Beneficiary form (pink sheet).

- Complete the Entertainment Industry Flex Plan Health Coverage Survey form.

- Execute both the Authorization for Representation card and sheet, which includes a 3 1/2% dues check off form. (The 3 1/2% dues are a "working dues" which will only be deducted when you work on a project which has a IATSE contract. These dues go to fund the day-to-day business expenses of Local 492.)

- Enclose a check payable to: IATSE Local 492, in the amount of $410.00. This payment includes a $250 initiation fee which is deposited into an account to fund the local and a $100 processing fee. The remaining $60 is the initial quarterly dues payment for a membership stamp and also covers nominal costs of affiliations with other labor organizations which Local 492 must maintain.

Please note you may pay your yearly dues ($59 per quarter) in their entirety if you wish when you apply for membership or transfer. It is not however a requirement.

All correspondence and records should be sent to:

IATSE LOCAL 492
POB 90174
NASHVILLE, TN 37209

It currently takes approximately 14 working days to turn around an application, if completed properly. Transfers take time and may be held by review boards for an undetermined amount of time, but the time allotted for notification of transfer is 60 days after the new local is issued the transfer card.

Please check to ensure all documentation is complete before it is turned in to Local 492. Incomplete documentation will only slow the application process.

PLEASE RETURN YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKETS TO ONE OF THE THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTATIVES :

Memphis	Nashville	Knoxville
Josh Malloy	Peter Kurland	Charles Flenniken
901-266-0153	615-665-6162	423-691-7614

If you do not live in one of the above cities you may mail your application packet directly to:

Tennessee Studio Mechanics #492
PO Bx. 90174
Nashville, TN 37209

Please double check your forms as no application will be processed without all paperwork being complete. If you have a question about the paperwork contact the representative in your area or call local 492 directly at 888.492.TENN (8366) or 615.386.3492

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