Local 871 Kin! March is going to be buzzing at the Local. Join us for one of our upcoming education events! More info can be found on the Local 871 Calendar.

✊Welcome to Back to Basics, a series on the core principles of Unions. 🔢 Time for some math! Union workers, on average, earn $191 more per week than non-union counterparts. Higher Wages + Better Benefits = ❓ The Back to Basics campaign is inspired by our Union kin from the United Steelworkers.

We interrupt your mid-day scrolling for an important news update! The Local 871 General Membership Meeting is THIS SUNDAY. Run, don't walk, to the Local 871 Calendar for the agenda and registration links.

There's nothing sweeter than solidarity! Happy Valentine's Day from your kin at Local 871

This Saturday! Start your Valentine's Day with a morning of trash talk! Join the Local 871 Climate Action Committee and the Local 80 Green Committee for a seminar on how we can properly discard our trash on set and why sustainability doesn't start or end with recycling.

This Thursday, February 12th! Local 871 members are invited to join MPI for a webinar on your 2026 benefits.

📢 MEETING WILL BE ZOOM ONLY! A strong Union begins with an activated membership! The General Membership Meeting (GMM) is the best way to hear directly from leadership on the latest happenings at the Local, hear from committees, and make your voice heard!

We mourn and stand in resolute solidarity with our AFGE Local 3669 kin and our kin in IA Local 13, IA Local 490, IA Local 745, IA Local 219, and IA Local B26. Your union is your community. Let's organize.

We stand in solidarity with all Minnesotans who are practicing their right to withhold their labor and their dollars. We stand with our kin at @iatselocal13, @iatse490, IA Local 219, IA Local 745, and all our siblings in Minnesota.

Allow the words of Dr. King Jr. to give you strength and remind you of the power you hold as a Union member. Our power is in numbers.

Local 871 Kin! Don't sleep on the calendar on our website. This is where you can find upcoming events, event info, and registration links. The January Local 871 calendar is packed with events to jump start the year for our members! Check it out today.

May all our Union kin and allies have a fulfilling and successful New Year. We look forward to seeing you in 2026!

Don't let the clock countdown on your chance to get the Local 871 Parks shirt! These special edition shirts will be gone on December 31! Available in sizes XS - XXXL

Wishing all our union kin a very merry holiday! May your day off be joyous and restful.

Local 871 Kin! We've sent out an important update on the 2026 dues schedule and invoices via email and text. You can also find the update on the Member News section of our website! Note: 2026 Dues are due on January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1.

To our kin who celebrate, wishing you all a light-filled and meaningful last day of Hanukkah!

🪀 THE TOY DRIVE: We're currently collecting toys for union families! Please bring your toys to the Costume Designers Guild (on the same block as Local 871). 🤝 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: This event can't happen without our wonderful volunteers! If you are able to volunteer for a shift, please sign up today!

This Thursday, Table Read will be hosting a holiday event for all Local 871 literature lovers! Never made it to a Table Read meeting before? This is the perfect event to start! More information and RSVP can be found on the Local 871 Calendar.

We're participating in the Lean In & Lean On Toy Drive, benefiting Union members in Los Angeles! Our toy box needs donations to feel (ful)filled! We're accepting donations until November 26. Feel free to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Local Monday - Friday from 9:00AM - 5:00PM before the 26th!

We thank all our veterans for their service. At 11:11AM, allow us to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation's veterans with a two-minute moment of silence.

Giving visibility to our crafts! We're thrilled to announce that we've collaborated with IMDb to add new Production Department and Production Finance and Accounting credit categories on IMDb and IMDbPro name and title pages.

The coolest part about voting today is voting "yes" on 50! Polls close at 8:00PM!

Don't let ghouls exploit your labor! Happy Halloween!

Voting closes on Thursday, October 30 at 5:00PM. Have questions about voting or haven't received your ballot yet? Call the Local!

LA Union pride that's Union-made. 🎵 We love it! 🎵

The No Kings protests are expected to be peaceful and powerful demonstrations of our first amendment rights. We're sharing these tips to ensure everyone stays safe throughout the day.

Local 871 Kin! It's our last General Membership Meeting of this year THIS SUNDAY!

IATSE Kin! Looks like we're having a hoedown. Mark your calendars for the IATSE All In Mixer & PAC event!

Local 871 Kin! This Sunday is the first MAT BBQ & Picnic Social! Will you be joining us? RSVP can be found on the Local 871 Calendar on our website.

🚨 Breaking: Shame on Riverstreet Productions Inc. While producing a promo for Disney Channel’s Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, the company replaced the union crew instead of agreeing to a fair contract. The 25-person IA crew is currently picketing in front of BLT Studios and Soundstages in Hollywood.

Since our very first book club meeting, a member has suggested Click Clack Moo. We finally gave in to their demands. Join us for this month's meeting and ice cream social!

Cat's out of the bag! Showrunner's Assistants are organizing with @ialocal871.bsky.social ! Our kick off mixer is on Tuesday, September 30th at All Season Brewing. Join us and let's start building solidarity within our crafts!

Craft Meetings begin this Sunday, starting with our Production Coordinators & Assistant Production Coordinators! Craft Meeting registration and info can be found on the Local 871 Calendar on our website.

Happy Labor Day to all our Union kin! Swipe for info on the Los Angeles Labor Day March & Picnic. The picnic will be at Banning Recreation Center in Wilmington with free food, beverages, rally speakers, and live entertainment for the whole family!

Local 871 Kin! Join Table Read tonight, August 28th, at 7PM for a live discussion with author and journalist @annamerlan.bsky.social We'll be discussing her book, Republic of Lies, her work as a journalist in the current political landscape, and what her current strange candy obsession is!

IATSE Kin! Happening this Saturday at Local 80!

This Sunday is our General Membership Meeting! Come for the Union news, stay for the A/C (or join us via Zoom). Registration information can be found on the Local 871 Calendar on our website.

Meet Calcy! Your organizing assistant. Have questions about signing a card? Reach out to us!

Do you know about all the benefits and resources available to us as Local 871 members? Join us on Sunday, August 17th to learn about the robust offerings from MPI and MPTF!

Are you a newer member, looking for your place within our Union? Meet the Young Workers Committee! We're meeting THIS WEDNESDAY at 7:00PM! Join Chair and ABR, Kayla Kidd, to talk ideas and actions. Scan the code for Zoom registration or go to the Local 871 Calendar on our website for more info.

BREAKING! Labor dispute at the Sony lot against COMPASS (not Sony).

This Thursday at Local 871! 871 Kin, for more information on these events, check your e-mail!

🚨 We’ve got one more chance to stop harmful cuts to public media funding! The White House is one step away from clawing back approved funds for public media through the Rescissions Act of 2025. Call 202-224-3121 TODAY and tell your Senators to vote NO on rescinding public media funding!

We have TWO events on Saturday at Local 871! A jam-packed day of Union solidarity, delicious snacks, and educational fun.

Looking for a community that thrives on collaboration? Then look no further than the Young Workers Committee! The YWC focuses on young and new members participating in our Local and in the overall labor movement. Come meet the Chair of the YWC on Saturday, July 12th at Local 871!

Do you find yourself sitting at a breakfast table, proclaiming, "THIS IS NOT FINE!" as you take a look at the world around you? Meet the Political & Legislative Action Committee! Join the PLA Committee on July 12th to learn more about how you can help the working class through political action!

Party people to the front! If you enjoy throwing events, have ideas for events, or just enjoy getting your union kin together, then this is the committee for you! Join Emma Danoff, Events Committee Chair, on July 12th to learn how you can join and start the party at Local 871!

Education...it looks good on EVERYONE! Do you have ideas on classes, workshops, or seminars that you'd like to see at the Local? Then the Local 871 Education Committee has a spot for you! Join the Local 871 Committees THIS SATURDAY, July 12th, for the Committee World Fair from 1:00PM - 3:00PM.

Now, time for a little bit of good news...AB1138 passes! Local 871 Members, check your e-mails for the full update on what this means for us.

New class alert! Let's explore the flavors and benefits of seasonal, local produce. Space is limited. Sign up ASAP and reserve your spot.