APPLY FOR SISTER LOCAL STATUS
Sister Local Status
As Members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, IATSE Local 118 offers work to Members of other IATSE Locals before we offer work to our overhire list. To be considered for stage work members of other IATSE locals must apply for Sister Local Status with IATSE Local 118.
- To apply for Sister Local Status a Member of the Alliance must verify they are a member in good standing of their home local by provided IATSE Local 118 with a valid Letter of Good Standing or by presenting an active IATSE Road Card when applying. Letters of Good Standing must be renewed yearly. To get a letter of good standing please speak to your home Local.
- To apply for Sister Local Status, please email the below application and a current Letter of Good Standing to office@iatse118.com
- To update your letter of good standing or your IATSE road card please stop by the office or email admin@iatse118.com
- Local 891 Members should also includes the CEIRP certificate number
- Information about transferring to IATSE Local 118 from another local
- Download the application form and other documents attached at the bottom of this page.
- Open the form in a PDF reader and fill in the fields.
- Save the file with 'Save As' using your name. Example: 'John_Smith_Permittee_Application.pdf'.
- Attach your current resume of work and education experience.
- Attach your certificate of completion for Performing Arts Safety Awareness.
- Complete a direct deposit request form (see below).
- Complete a BC and Federal TD1 form (see below).
- Email the completed form to admin@iatse118.com.
The Performing Arts Safety Awareness course is a free course offered by ActSafe. All applicants must complete this course to work in this industry.
There are no prerequisites for our general stagehand labour (AKA: “grip”) positions beyond the Performing Arts Safety Awareness course.
If you would like to provide verification that you have additional competency please refer to the IATSE 118 Skills Verification Procedure for more information.