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Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA)
The "LMRDA" grants certain rights to union members and protects their interests by promoting democratic procedures within labor organizations
Industrial Welfare order 12-2001
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CA state law regulating wages & conditions in the motion picture industry. Collective bargaining agreements may over-ride this ruling, but employers on non-union productions are required by law to observe conditions of IWC order 12-2001. Among other things, non-union employers are required WITHOUT EXCEPTION to provide meals every 6 hours, seats are to be provided for crew, work day is limited to 16 hours from call to wrap. Employers found in violation are subject to 6 months in prison and/or $10,000 in fines.
Getting Your Dues' Worth
A Guide For Union Members Who Want To Get The Most Out Of Their Union
Here's an interesting piece of email that talks about how it feels when you step forward and put your job on the line.
Nov 28, 2000 - Letter from Haskell Wexler on Brent's Rule
May Day--The Real Labor Day
An article written by a Union Brother from the Chicago IBEW, describing the forgotten history and the relevance today of this frequently overlooked holiday.
More Information about the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA)
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From the Association for Union Democracy
The Labor Studies Program at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
Union Jobs
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The Union Jobs Clearinghouse is a clearinghouse for organized-labor staff openings.
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