[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 68 (Thursday, April 25, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E489]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO I.A.T.S.E. LOCAL 728

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 2019

  Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the International 
Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 728 upon its 80th 
anniversary.
  Chartered in 1939, Local 728 has served thousands of studio 
electrical lighting technicians in the motion picture community. Today, 
Local 728 provides its members with a myriad of services such as legal, 
medical, and financial assistance. The union also works hard to ensure 
its members receive the best retirement benefits and disability 
insurance. With a rich and long history, Local 728 has been involved in 
both federal and state political action on behalf of its members, 
including lobbying efforts to keep jobs in California. Their advocacy 
for worker-centered initiatives has pushed California to be a leader in 
raising wages and improving education for its workers. Since its 
inception, Local 728 has grown to represent over 2,700 studio 
electrical lighting technicians and has been a shining example of what 
a strong labor union can achieve.
  For eighty years, Local 728 has not only supported backlot 
technicians with assisted services but has also offered various 
occupational safety and job skills trainings to ensure that members are 
always performing the industry-best practices. These include helpful 
resources on Rigging for Wet Locations, LXBeams Software Training, and 
assistance in completing the Entertainment Technician Certification 
Program. Through these services, Local 728 continues to demonstrate 
their strong commitment to the well-being of its members. Their efforts 
exemplify the ever-important values of civic engagement, respect for 
the rights and safety of others, and to instill hard work in all 
members.
  It is my pleasure to honor I.A.T.S.E. Local 728 for eighty years of 
dedication and service to the Los Angeles area's studio electrical 
lighting technicians. I ask all members to join me in commending their 
efforts.

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