Our Referral List
Employers under IATSE contract in Texas have agreed to give preference in hiring to those referred to them by IATSE Local 796. Expressly for this purpose, Local 796 maintains a list of qualified broadcast technicians, regularly updated and distributed to contract Employers. This is known as the IATSE 796 Referral List.
IATSE Local 796 Referral List Rules
The following rules apply to all persons listed on the IATSE 796 Referral List:
- To be included on the Referral List applicants must submit a registration form, which can be obtained by contacting the IATSE 796 at businessagent@iatse796.org. A registration fee of (check or money order only) must accompany registration materials. Upon receipt, registration forms will be reviewed by the IATSE Local 796 and, if contractual registration standards are met, the applicant will be added to the Referral List.
- CURRENTLY DELAYED, but in the future with the date to be determined - To remain on the Referral List, Employees must renew with Local 796 on an annual basis. Annual renewal forms will be distributed on or near October 1 and are due by December 31 of each year. A $20.00 renewal fee (check or money order only) must accompany annual renewal forms.
- Failure to annually renew with the Local 796 will result in removal from the Referral List.
- Because IATSE Union Members in good standing are governed by a different renewal standard, they are exempt from annual renewal requirements. However, IATSE Members not in good standing may be subject to removal from the Referral List.
- All Employees must keep current contact information on file with the IATSE Local 796, including e-mail address, phone number and physical street address (no PO Boxes).
- All Employees, including Union members, must pay 1% of gross wages earned from work under the IATSE Contracts to remain on the Referral List. This Referral Fee will be paid through Employer Withholding.
- When the Employee submits the withholding form for payment of the Referral Fee, the Employee agrees to allow Employers to deduct 1% of gross wages from all applicable disbursements and pay that amount to the local on behalf of the Employee.
- The Employer agrees to calculate 1% of gross wages paid while working under IATSE contract and pay that amount to the IATSE Local 796. Payments are due within thirty days from the month in which the work was paid. For example, if an Employee is paid $1,000 in November, then 1% of the total amount ($10.00) must be recorded by December 30th into the IATSE bank lockbox.
Please note: It is important to understand that inclusion on the IATSE 796 referral list is not mandatory for employment by contracted Employers. However, contracted Employers have agreed to give preference in hiring to those listed (referred) on our Referral List. For individuals seeking regular employment from IATSE 796 Employers, we recommend inclusion on our Referral List.
Effective 1/20/2020