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August 12, 2018 1:00 PM

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321 16th Ave S, Spokane, WA

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Supreme Court Decision Pending On Janus v. AFSCME

NO JANUS DECISION TODAY — The U.S. Supreme Court released opinions today, but not in the Janus v. AFSCME case. The next possible date for this announcement will be Thursday, June 21st. Stay tuned and get ready! The U.S. Supreme Court announced it would deliver more opinions this Thursday, June 14. Whatever day turns out to be Decision Day, IATSE Local 488 will be participating in rallies in Washington State and Oregon. See the article below for information and schedules for a rally near you. This affects ALL of US!

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Janus-Decision-Day-Rallies-DRAFT10.pdf

NEW DATES: Sign Up Today For OSHA 10 Seattle July 7-8

Due to a low sign up we are changing the dates to hopefully fill some more seats in this important course. Our new contracts will likely include requirements for OSHA 10 and other trainings. Get ahead of these requirements by signing up for OSHA 10 General Entertainment Safety Certification. All Members who haven't had this course and are available should sign up today!

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2018-7-7 & 8 Seattle OSHA 10 GES- Flyer & Application.pdf

Who Is Behind The Attack On Unions?

From the Washington State Labor Council comes this alert on the culprits behind Right To Work (For Less) legislation sweeping the country. As we await the Janus decision form the Supreme Court, it is important for all Union members to understand the impact that a national RTW legislation will have on both the Public and Private Sector workers. Please share this info to friends, coworkers, and family via social media.

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RTWIW-Who-Is-Behind-Attacks-On-Our-Unions.pdf

New Training Release: IATSE TTF Safety First! Online Courses!!

Announcing the launch of new TRAINING TRUST FUND (TTF) curricula available to all IATSE craftspeople and locals. The IATSE TTF Safety First! online courses for individuals, are available to all IATSE workers (both active members and those who are not members but are working under IATSE agreements). Start your training today!

One spot open for June 16th. You must have a Certification for Forklifts Class IV & V to take this class. Download, Fill In & Submit the Application Today! Space is Limited for this class.

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2018-6-16 Rough terrain-Telehandler Forklift Class 7 Certification- Flyer & Application.pdf

Counterbalanced Forklift Certification Class

Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) Forklifts Class IV & V. Next classes will be in Spokane September 24-26

Ives MEWP/Aerial Lift Certification June 2 & June 3 Sign Up By May 28th Space Is Limited!

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2018-6-2 & 3 Seattle Lift Training- Flyer & Application.pdf

The Mobile & Supported Scaffold Safety Certification Class

Local 488 is proud to debut a brand new certification course developed by Brother Rick Lepinski, Mobile Scaffold Safety. Scheduled for: August 25-26 Seattle Spokane Class moved to September 27-28

Reminder you need to register if you’re attending this course by emailing education@iatse28.org. Come join us in June at the Oregon AFL-CIO for this vital program! All IATSE Local Members are welcome! COMET is the Continuing Organizing Membership Education Training. COMET is a way for all of our members to discover how they can help increase our work by growing our Union & increasing our market share in the Entertainment Industry.

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COMET Training.pdf

Congrats To Our Recent OSHA 10 GES Graduates

Congrats to our first Spokanistan cohort of OSHA 10 peeps of 2018. This group includes a majority presence of Local 93 (Stagehands, Spokane) & a couple Local 339 (Stagehands, Montana) & a couple Local 488 folks as well. Thanks to Rickey for battling a flat tire and the ice and snow to make this happen.