In 1955, 9 individuals submitted a petition to the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes and Moving Picture Machine Operators of the United States and Canada, requesting a charter to form a local union representing Treasurers and Ticket Sellers. On June 1, 1955, the charter was granted by International President Richard Walsh and Secretary-Treasurer Harland Holmden for Local 857. The charter reflected the names of the 9 charter members: Basil Mallicoat, Hiram Moore, George Roberts, Alfred Loller, Robert Edney, Charles Oliver, Phillip Rogers, Emil Josack and Walter Arms, Jr. Thus began the history of Local 857!

By the end of 1955, the membership had grown from the original 9 to 40 members. Members worked primarily in the reserved seat Hollywood Movie Palaces. By July 1958, the Welfare Fund was established, which included a Life Insurance policy. Within several years, employment had expanded to live theatre venues and by 1965, the 1st 3 year contract was ratified and required pension contributions. By 1972, the final movie house contract was negotiated but at the same time, the Music Center complex, Shubert Theatre, Greek Theatre and Universal Amphitheatre were benefiting from Local 857's members' professionalism and expertise.

There was great anxiety surrounding computerized ticket sales but the membership witnessed (and survived!) the change from the old wooden ticket rack hanging on the back wall of the Box Office to the sophisticated computer systems that is the "tool of the trade" for our members. The fear that this modernization would result in a decreased workforce has had the opposite effect for this Local --- our jurisdiction has expanded into other ticketing departments, such as Audience Services, Client Services and Subscriber Services as a result of organizing efforts.

Today, as we celebrate this landmark occasion, Local 857 is proud to have 206 active members as of June 1, 2005. Our members provide their professional services for the Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles Opera, the Los Angeles Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, the Greek Theatre, the Pantages Theatre, the Universal Amphitheatre, the Geffen Playhouse and the Kodak Theatre.

Local 857 currently holds 14 contracts with 7 employers. In addition to the wages, overtime, vacation pay and holiday pay paid to employees, the Employers make contributions into the Local 857 Welfare Fund, the I.A.T.S.E. Pension Plan B and I.A.T.S.E. Local 33 Annuity Fund for health, pension and annuity benefits for our members.

In commemoration of these past 50 years, there was a motion from the Executive Board, which was unanimously seconded and carried by the membership of the Local at the April 2005 meeting that the quarterly dues for the 3rd quarter of 2005 would be waived for active members.

We extend CONGRATULATIONS to our members with best wishes for the continued success of Local 857!

Next Board Meeting
TBA

General Membership Meeting

Date: THE SCHEDULED GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING FOR AUGUST 25, 2008 AT 7:30PM HAS BEEN CANCELED!!! WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCES THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL THE LOCAL OFFICE.
Time:
Place: 13245 Riverside Drive, Suite 300-C
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Please enter the first driveway on Fulton Street
Press #009 and you will be buzzed in.

 Agenda:

 

Items of Interest

  • Job Opportunity: Box Office Manager for Conga Room @ LA Live
  • TO: ALL LOCAL 857 MEMBERS, RE: PERSONAL INFORMATION
    Click here for an important message
  • Help Wanted: Box Office Calls available at LA Master Chorale on Performance Days
    Sundays at 7pm
    10/12, 11/9, 12/7, 12/14, 1/25, 2/22, 3/29, 5/3, 5/31
    Saturdays at 3pm
    12/6/, 12/13 Also Monday 12/15 at 7:30pm
    If you are interested, please contact Karen Sarpolus, LA Chorale Master Chorale Box Office Manager at 213-972-3118 or email ksarpolus@lamc.org
  • Hello, Everyone!
    We are currently hiring one Qualified Part Time (QPT) Patron/Audience Services Representative in the Los Angeles Philharmonic Patron Services Department. We will consider Los Angeles Philharmonic Audience Services Staff Members and current non-staff members of IASTE Local 857, both of whom need to be in good standing with the union. Other qualified non-union applicants will also be considered for the position. If hired, any non-union applicant would be required to join IATSE Local 857.
    If hired, a QPT employee must be available to work an average of 29 hours per week. After a 90-day probationary period, this position includes Medical, Prescription, and Life insurance benefits, but no Dental or Vision. Also after a 90-day probationary period, the QPT employee will be eligible for 2 sick days (prorated) and 2 accruable paid vacation days per year. There is no pre-set end date for this position.
    Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter in order to apply. The cover letter and resume may be emailed (attached to this document is fine) or faxed to my attention. The fax number is 323.962.2192.
    Interviews will be held starting on Friday, August 29, so please submit your documents promptly.
    If you have any questions, please direct them to my attention.
    Thank you.
    Linda Holloway (
    Manager, Patron Services
  • Please provide us with your email address. In an effort to save a tree or two, we'd like to begin sending the Local 857 Newsletter via email. Even if you think we already have it please contact us either via phone or email and give us your address. Thanks!
  • THE NEW LATC is hiring part-time Box Office personnel for the upcoming SPRING ON SPRING! series. Duties include: on-line and telephone reservations & purchases; manning Box Office - Friday, Saturday & Sunday (4 hrs/night). $12/hr.
    For info:
    Evelina Fernandez,Latino Theater Company
    THE NEW LATC
    514 S. Spring Street
    Los Angeles, CA 90013
    (213) 489-0994 Ext. 102
    Evelina@THENEWLATC.COM

  • 5% Discount for Cingular Union Members
    Click here for the details and here for the list of stores that will set up the discount.
  • By action of the delegates at the 2005 IATSE Convention, the Per Capita has been increased from $40.00 to $41.00. Accordingly, the 41.00 increase is reflected in the new dues rate (posted 1/11/2006)
  • Dues are due: Quarterly Dues are payable by the 1st day of January, April, July and October and are delinquent if not paid by the 15th day of these months
  • 401K Information (posted 11/7/04)
  • Life Insurance & VSP Information
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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