IATSE has set a date for a ratification vote for its new three-year contract: Voting will begin on Friday, Nov. 12, and the results will be announced on Nov. 15. bit.ly/2ZP7uhY 
The union leadership is urging 60,000 members to back the contract, which provides for a 54-hour weekend rest period and pay hikes for the lowest-paid workers. bit.ly/2ZP7uhY
The leadership reached the deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on Oct. 16, averting a nationwide film and TV production strike. bit.ly/2ZP7uhY
Many members have said they will vote no, because the contract does not do enough to address quality of life issues. In particular, they have objected that the deal provides only 10 hours off between shifts — which most workers already had. bit.ly/2ZP7uhY
They have also objected that the deal does not require streaming services to pay more residuals into the pension and health funds. bit.ly/2ZP7uhY
If the union members reject the agreement, the bargaining would start over again, and it could lead to a strike. bit.ly/2ZP7uhY
To counter the opponents, union leaders are looking for members who are willing to publicly support the new contract in short videos and written testimonials, which will be distributed on social media. bit.ly/2ZP7uhY
In a memo to members last week, IATSE acknowledged the opposition, but argued that division at this stage will only serve the employers’ interests. bit.ly/2ZP7uhY
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