15 Days in a covered craft on a contract production:
This gives the applicants the right to apply for membership in IATSE Local 480 as long as they also provide a letter of recommendation from a Local 480 union member who is familiar with the applicant’s work. An application form must be completed and submitted to the union office with the first $200 of the initiation fee. The Executive Board will review the applicant’s information and then present it to the membership for a voice vote or ballot vote at the next General Membership Meeting.

30 days in a covered craft on a contract production:
Local 480 is required to offer union membership to the applicant. An application form must be completed and submitted to the union office with the first $200 of the initiation fee. The general membership will conduct a yea or nay voice vote to accept the applicant. If the applicant is offered membership, but refuses, the Business Agent has the right to remove the person from any contract position after 30 days.

PO Box 5351, Santa Fe, NM 87502-5351      membershipinquiry@iatselocal480.com      Phone: 505-986-9512     Fax: 505-986-9513