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 roster of qualified, vetted 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:
- You must reside within the State of Texas
- To be included on the Referral List applicants must submit a Referral List application/registration form, which can be obtained by contacting the Business Agent by email at businessagent@iatse796.org.
- A non-refundable application fee of $50 (check or money order only) must accompany the returned registration materials. Upon receipt, registration forms will be reviewed by IATSE Local 796 and, if contractual registration standards are met, the applicant will be added to the Referral List.
- All Employees, including Union members, must pay a Referral Fee of 1% of gross wages earned from work under IATSE 796 Contracts to remain on the Referral List. The Referral Fee will be paid through Employer Withholding.
- 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.
- The Employee must submit a withholding authorization form for payment of the Referral Fee. The Employee agrees to allow contracted 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 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 posted by December 30th into IATSE 796's bank account.
- All Employees listed on the Referral List must accept emails from IATSE Local 796, and contracted employers. If Employees "unsubscribe" from emails, they will be removed from the Referral list.
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 9/10/2025