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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
filing since
2021
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 · 15

what they do

direct service · 8
  • Dispatch of entertainment industry work referrals Union Hiring and Representation Facilitation
    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 Volunteer Opportunity Matching & Coordination
    Dispatches work referrals to individuals, including both members and non-members, through its Call Steward system, which is accessible via a dedicated mobile application.
  • Mutual aid support for members in crisis Union and Mutual Aid Disaster Relief
    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 crews for entertainment and event industries Professional Event Crew Services
    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 mutual aid to members Union and Mutual Aid Disaster Relief
    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.
  • Provision of skilled labor crews for entertainment and events Professional Event Crew Services
    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.
  • Representation and collective bargaining for entertainment workers Union Representation for Industry-Specific 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 Union Representation for Industry-Specific Workers
    Represents workers in the entertainment industry as a collective bargaining unit, maintaining working agreements and contracts with various employers.
advocacy · 5
  • Advocacy for film and entertainment workers at national level Film and TV Economic Impact Advocacy
    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 Film and TV Economic Impact Advocacy
    Engages in advocacy efforts, with its President joining federal lawmakers and industry stakeholders to promote federal film/TV incentives for American workers.
  • DEI and community engagement initiatives Internal DEI Committee Development
    Conducts diversity, equity, and inclusion activities, including honoring the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson through the IATSE DEI Committee.
  • 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.
  • Union expansion and labor organizing support Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiation
    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.
capacity building · 2
  • Providing training opportunities
    Offers training opportunities through ASETT (Arizona Stage and Exhibition Training Trust) and IATSE TTF for individuals working through its referral system.
  • Workforce training and skill development Union Hiring and Representation Facilitation
    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.
strategies · 18

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Advocacy for Expanded Worker Rights advocacy_for_worker_rights unique to this org
    The organization actively advocates for the extension of union rights and protections to new sectors, such as video game workers, recognizing the commonalities in their work with other unionized entertainment industry professionals.
  • Advocate for expanded worker rights in emerging entertainment sectors advocacy_for_worker_rights unique to this org
    Actively campaigns for video game workers to receive the same union protections and rights as other entertainment industry workers, recognizing the convergence of labor needs across sectors.
  • Collective Bargaining for Worker Rights and Conditions collective_bargaining unique to this org
    The organization uses collective bargaining as a primary mechanism to secure improved pay, benefits, working conditions, and representation for its members, aiming to provide living wages, good contracts, and safe working environments within the entertainment industry.
  • Continuous Workforce Development workforce_development unique to this org
    The organization invests in the ongoing skill development of its members by providing apprentice and learning programs, ensuring a continuously trained and adaptable workforce for the entertainment industry.
  • Efficient and accountable workforce dispatch through digital systems workforce_management unique to this org
    Leverages the Call Steward system to manage work assignments by allowing members to indicate availability via a "Wishlist," and to confirm, pass, or decline calls digitally, ensuring responsive and reliable crew deployment.
  • Efficient workforce management via digital dispatch systems workforce_management unique to this org
    The union manages work assignments through the Call Steward system, enabling members to view, accept, pass, or decline job calls via mobile or web, with a "Wishlist" feature to signal availability, improving responsiveness and job matching.
  • Ensure high-quality staffing for productions quality_staffing unique to this org
    Prioritizes dispatching professional, reliable, experienced crews to maintain high production standards and client trust.
  • Ensure high-quality, professional crews through standards and accountability quality_staffing unique to this org
    Maintains workforce quality by requiring members to meet professional standards including punctuality, proper attire, tools, and attitude, with accountability measures such as removal from the referral list for non-compliance.
  • Ensure skilled and accountable workforce through onboarding and performance standards worker_referral_and_accountability unique to this org
    Members must complete a probationary period demonstrating professionalism, proper tools, and attitude, and are required to arrive early and check in with stewards; failure to comply with job referrals results in removal from the dispatch list, ensuring reliability and accountability.
  • Expand worker rights through targeted advocacy advocacy_for_worker_rights unique to this org
    Advocates for emerging sectors like video game workers to receive the same union protections and rights as traditional entertainment industry workers, based on recognition of overlapping job functions and labor needs.
  • Invest in workforce development through training programs workforce_development unique to this org
    Offers apprentice and learning programs to support ongoing skill development for members, strengthening workforce capability and career progression within the entertainment industry.
  • Maintain financial sustainability through representation fees fee_for_service unique to this org
    Charges a 5% representation fee deducted from each paycheck for both members and non-members, funding union operations and ensuring equitable cost-sharing for representation services.
  • Negotiate and enforce collective agreements to improve worker conditions collective_bargaining unique to this org
    Uses collective bargaining as a core mechanism to secure better pay, benefits, working conditions, and representation for entertainment industry workers, with the goal of ensuring living wages and safe workplaces.
  • Negotiate improved labor conditions through collective bargaining collective_bargaining unique to this org
    IATSE LOCAL 336 uses collective bargaining as a core mechanism to secure better wages, benefits, working conditions, and representation for entertainment industry workers, aiming to ensure living wages and safe workplaces.
  • Quality Staffing through Professionalism and Accountability quality_staffing unique to this org
    The organization ensures high-quality staffing for productions by prioritizing professional, reliable, dedicated, and experienced crews, and by implementing a probationary period and strict attendance requirements for job referrals to ensure members demonstrate appropriate conduct, skills, and commitment.
  • Representation Fee for Services fee_for_service unique to this org
    The organization sustains its operations and services by charging a 5% representation fee, deducted from each check, to both members and non-members who benefit from its collective bargaining and referral services.
  • Strategic Workforce Management and Dispatch workforce_management unique to this org
    The organization employs a structured workforce management system, including a "Wishlist" option and mobile application-based call management, to efficiently assign work, inform dispatchers of member availability, and allow members to confirm or decline assignments, ensuring effective deployment of skilled labor.
  • Support worker skill development through training programs workforce_development unique to this org
    Offers apprentice and learning programs to support ongoing skill development and career growth among members, strengthening workforce capability and readiness.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

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.