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IATSE LOCAL 336
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 866056575 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · iatse-336.org
revenue
$415K
expenses
$418K
net assets
$108K
employees
0
mission · from form 990

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE UNION, AS THE REPRESENTATIVE OF ITS MEMBERS, ARETO IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS AND LIVING STANDARDS OF MEMBERS THROUGHCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING AND TO ESTABLISHNECESSARY PROCEDURES FOR THE AMICABLE ADJUSTMENT OF ALL DISPUTES WHICHMAY ARISE BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES.

profile · synthesized from sources

IATSE Local 336 is a labor union representing workers in the entertainment industry across Arizona. It acts as a collective bargaining unit, negotiating agreements with employers to secure better wages, benefits, and working conditions for its members and referred non-members. The local also provides training resources and a referral list for work opportunities.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Benefit Contributions Check
Allows workers to check their benefit contributions through the IATSE National Benefit Funds (NBF).
IATSE Safety App
Provides a mobile application for safety resources and a safety hotline for workers.
New Hire Evaluation
An evaluation process for individuals interested in joining the IATSE 336 Referral List, requiring completion of an online evaluation.
Online Training for Rigging - One Shot Training
Offers online training resources for rigging through DeLong Rigging Solutions.
Referral List
Connects entertainment workers with job opportunities from various employers through a dispatch system called Call Steward.
Studio Mechanics
Provides information and resources specifically for studio mechanics within the entertainment industry.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Federal Worker Advocacy & Legal Action 4 activities
    • Advocacy for film and entertainment workers at national level
      Engages in federal advocacy efforts to support American film and TV production, including participation in Washington, D.C. meetings and congressional hearings, such as President Loeb’s engagement with lawmakers to promote federal film/TV incentives for domestic workers.
    • Advocating for American film and TV production
      Engages in advocacy efforts, with its President joining federal lawmakers and industry stakeholders to promote federal film/TV incentives for American workers.
    • Advocating for American film and TV production
      Engages in advocacy efforts, with its President joining federal lawmakers and industry stakeholders in Washington, D.C. to promote federal incentives for American film and TV production.
    • Advocating for American film production and workers
      Engages in advocacy efforts to promote American film production and secure federal film/TV incentives for American workers, with leadership participating in federal hearings and industry discussions.
  • Emergency Fire Recovery Assistance 4 activities
    • Mutual aid support for members in crisis
      Mobilizes mutual aid for members affected by emergencies such as wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area, offering guidance, shelter information, financial aid, and donation instructions.
    • Providing mutual aid to members
      Mobilizes to provide mutual aid to members affected by fires in the greater Los Angeles area, offering guidance, information on shelter and financial aid, and instructions for donations.
    • Providing mutual aid to members
      Mobilizes to provide mutual aid to members affected by fires, particularly in the greater Los Angeles area, offering guidance, information on shelter and financial aid, and instructions for donations.
    • Providing mutual aid to members
      Mobilizes to provide mutual aid to members affected by fires in the greater Los Angeles area, offering guidance, information on shelter and financial aid, and instructions for donations.
  • Skilled Event Production Crew Services 4 activities
    • Providing crews for entertainment and event industries
      Provides skilled crews for various sectors including theater, stage, convention decorating, wardrobe, hair and make-up, industrial meetings, commercials, video, media, and film in Arizona.
    • Providing crews for entertainment and event industries
      Provides skilled crews for various sectors including theater, stage, convention decorating, wardrobe, hair and make-up, industrial meetings, commercials, video, media, and film in Arizona.
    • Providing crews for entertainment and event industries
      Provides skilled crews for various sectors including theater, stage, convention decorating, wardrobe, hair and make-up, industrial meetings, commercials, video, media, and film in Arizona.
    • Provision of skilled labor crews for entertainment and events
      Provides professional crews for Theater and Stage, Convention Decorating, Wardrobe, Hair and Make-up, Industrial Meetings, Commercials, Video, Media, and Film production across Arizona, with jurisdiction expanded through mergers in 2002, 2011, and 2013.
  • Entertainment Industry Collective Bargaining 4 activities
    • Representation and collective bargaining for entertainment workers
      Represents entertainment industry workers as a collective bargaining unit, maintaining working agreements and contracts with employers, and deducting a 5% representation fee from worker paychecks for both members and non-members.
    • Representing entertainment industry workers
      Represents workers in the entertainment industry as a collective bargaining unit, maintaining working agreements and contracts with various employers.
    • Representing entertainment industry workers
      Represents workers in the entertainment industry as a collective bargaining unit, maintaining working agreements and contracts with various employers, and deducting a representation fee from workers' checks.
    • Representing entertainment industry workers
      Represents workers in the entertainment industry as a collective bargaining unit, maintaining working agreements and contracts with various employers, and deducting a representation fee from workers' checks.
  • DEI Advocacy & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • DEI and community engagement initiatives
      Conducts diversity, equity, and inclusion activities, including honoring the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson through the IATSE DEI Committee.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 1 activity
    • Participation in industry conferences
      Will attend the 2026 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, CA from March 9–13, 2026, to engage with the game development industry.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Dispatch of entertainment industry work referrals
      Dispatches work referrals to members and non-members in the entertainment industry through the Call Steward system, which requires an email address and text-capable phone for communication.
    • Dispatching work referrals
      Dispatches work referrals to individuals, including both members and non-members, through its Call Steward system, which requires an email address and text-capable phone.
    • Dispatching work referrals
      Dispatches work referrals to individuals, including both members and non-members, through its Call Steward system, which is accessible via a dedicated mobile application.
    • Dispatching work referrals
      Dispatches work referrals to individuals, including both members and non-members, through its Call Steward system, which is accessible via a dedicated mobile application.
    • Providing training opportunities
      Offers training opportunities through ASETT (Arizona Stage and Exhibition Training Trust) and IATSE TTF for individuals working through its referral system.
    • Providing training opportunities
      Offers training opportunities through ASETT (Arizona Stage and Exhibition Training Trust) and IATSE TTF for individuals working through its referral system.
    • Providing training opportunities
      Offers training opportunities through ASETT (Arizona Stage and Exhibition Training Trust) and IATSE TTF for individuals working through its referral system.
    • Union expansion and labor organizing support
      Supports unionization efforts and recognizes organizing victories, such as the Theatre technicians at Michael J. Fox Theatre joining IATSE Local 118 and 2K Motion Capture Workers in Petaluma ratifying their first union contract.
    • Workforce training and skill development
      Provides training opportunities for workers in the entertainment industry through ASETT (Arizona Stage and Exhibition Training Trust) and IATSE TTF, supporting individuals referred through its dispatch system.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$415K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$409K98%
Investment income$130%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$418K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$224K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$108K
Cash$108K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$108K
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +105.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 11
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
WILLIAM HENNESSY BUSINESS AGENT 60 $60K
PAMELA BOYD RECORDING SECRETARY 30 $28K
ANTHONY PIRRI PRESIDENT 20 $17K
JENNIFER KLINGENSMITH - EFF 622 FINANCIAL SECRETARY 35 $15K
MEL BAISTER VICE PRESIDENT 5 $13K
JAMES SMIDT - THRU 322 FINANCIAL SECRETARY 35 $13K
GLEN LEACH TRUSTEE 5 $1K
TOBY PAYNE TRUSTEE 5 $1K
GENE LAUZE - EFF 322 TRUSTEE 5 $600
WILLIAM COMBS SERGEANT AT ARMS 5 $550
KRISTI METZGER - THRU 322 TRUSTEE 5 $200
relationships · 24

who they work with

  • ASETT (Arizona Stage and Exhibition Training Trust) Partner — Provides training opportunities.
  • Behind the Scenes Foundation Partner — Provides mental health and suicide prevention resources.
  • Behind the Scenes Foundation Partner — Supports mental health and suicide prevention initiatives.
  • DeLong Rigging Solutions Partner — Provides online training for rigging.
  • Entertainment Community Fund Partner — Provides emergency financial assistance for members unable to pay basic living expenses due to work stoppages.
  • Entertainment Community Fund Partner — Provides resources to workers in the entertainment industry.
  • Entertainment Community Fund Partner — Provides support to the entertainment community.
  • IATSE Network — Affiliated with IATSE.
  • IATSE Network — Affiliated with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).
  • IATSE Network — IATSE Local 336 is a local chapter of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.
  • IATSE Network — Local 336 is part of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).
  • IATSE International Network — Affiliated international organization.
  • IATSE International Network — Affiliated with the international union.
  • IATSE NBF Partner — Provides a platform for checking benefit contributions.
  • IATSE TTF Partner — Provides training opportunities.
  • IATSE Training Trust Fund Partner — Provides training resources for IATSE members.
  • IATSE Training Trust Fund Partner — Provides training resources.
  • IATSE Women Committee Partner — Provides resources and support for women in IATSE.
  • IATSE Young Workers Committee Partner — Provides resources and support for young workers in IATSE.
  • MPTF.com Partner — Provides emergency financial assistance for members unable to pay basic living expenses due to work stoppages.
  • Projectionist Local 294 Partner — Merged with IATSE Local 336 in 2002, bringing projectionist skills.
  • Studio Mechanics Partner — Rejoined IATSE Local 336 in 2013, expanding skills to include film/commercial/media jurisdiction.
  • UTP Productions Partner — Requires specific forms (Fed & State Tax/I-9) for payment for Gammage/MAC/Orpheum jobs.
  • Wardrobe Local 875 Partner — Merged with IATSE Local 336 in 2011, providing dresser, sewing, hair, and make-up skills.