| Q | Where is IATSE Local 58 located? |
| A | Our office is located at 5 Lower Sherbourne Street Suite 201, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Located just south of Lakeshore Boulevard on the 2nd floor of the Chas Abel building. |
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| Q | What is IATSE? |
| A | IATSE stands for International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States and Canada. We are the union of technicians who serve the entertainment industry. |
| Q | Who do I contact concerning my labor needs? |
| A | You contact the President of the Local, David Baer. |
| Q | How do I contact IATSE Local 58? |
| A | You can contact us by telephone (416-364-5565), letter, fax (416-364-5987), or e-mail. |
| Q | How do I work for Local 58? |
| A | To work for Local 58 you need to fill in an application and send it and a resume by e-mail or in person. Someone will contact you with the details. The application is in Adobe Acrobat format. |
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| Q | What are the minimum tools required for me to bring to a call with IATSE Local 58? |
| A | MINIMUMTOOL LIST
CLAW HAMMER TAPE MEASURE PHILIPS SCREWDRIVER #2 ROBERTSON SCREWDRIVER #6 ROBERTSON SCREWDRIVER #8 ROBERTSON SCREWDRIVER #10 ROBERTSON SCREWDRIVER 3 SIZES SLOT SCREWDRIVER STAPLE GUN AND PULLER SHARP POCKET KNIFE SPEED WRENCH 8" ADJUSTABLE WRENCH CHANNEL LOCK PLIERS SIDE CUTTERS PENCIL AND ERASER CARPENTERS APRON WORK BOOTS(steel toe) HARD HAT FLASHLIGHT |
| Q | What is the advantage in utilizing IATSE Local 58 technicians for my event? |
| A | There are many advantages to using Local 58, such as:
1. We offer "value per dollar" 2. We provide "professional, trained technicians" 3. We provide a "safe work place" 4.We have a "alcohol and drugs policy" in place |
| Q | What are the benefits of becoming a member? |
| A | 1. As a member of the union, you are protected with a legal contract that specifies what you will be paid, what your benefits are, defined working conditions. Without the union you are working under a good faith understanding.
2. You are protected from unfair and illegal activities by an employer. 3. You have access to retirement and health benefits for yourself and family. 4. You have representation, legal and negotiating expertise of the union at your side should you have a dispute with an employer. 5. You are part of a professional network of technicians and craftsmen in the entertainment industry. 6. You can participate in educational and training opportunities provided by the union. 7. You have a voice, vote, and dignity in an industry that continues to experience growth. 8. You realize the closest thing to job security in the entertainment industry by possessing an IA card. |