Because financial resources are still very limited, notification of meetings and other important news can only be handled by e-mail and posting on this website.

JULY MEETING WILL NOT BE HELD TODAY

As approved at the April meeting, this quarterly general meeting is suspended.
(Posted 7/10/23, updating posting of 7/4)

APRIL GENERAL MEETING REPORT

The second quarterly meeting of 2023 was on Monday, April 17.
- As noticed in late March, there was a vote about changing B18's membership fees (including a raise in the wage assessment and the elimination of annual dues payable by the end of January). The vote on whether to ratify the Executive Board's proposal was:
34 yes, 10 no, and 2 abstentions. The change was approved, information on implementation will follow.
- B18's constitution and bylaws allow for cancelling the July general meeting. Members present in April voted unanimously to approve this, unless there is important business to discuss. A decision will be made in late June. If held, the meeting is scheduled for July 10, at 6:30pm.
(Posted 5/11/23)

OAKLAND'S PARAMOUNT THEATRE IS HIRING

The Paramount Theatre in Oakland is looking to hire Ticket Takers. Pay is "$19.04 + 4%" an hour. More information is available Click here.
And you can submit your resume online from the "Employment" page.

The Giants are also looking for additional Guest Services' workers; see below.
(Posted 2/7/23)

THE BSF / ATG CONTRACT VOTE

A Special Meeting of the membership was called for February 15 and 18 to vote on a tentative agreement between BroadwaySF (ATG) and Local B18.
49 members voted to accepted the proposed contract, 9 voted to reject, and 1 member voted to abstain. The outcome of months of negotiation was overwhelmingly approved.
(Posted 3/1/23)

REPORT OF THE FIRST CONTRACT AT SFJAZZ

In mid-February, 32 members working at the newly-unionized SFJAZZ Center voted on their first contract. The result was unanimous approval. A big welcome to this new B18 venue!
(Posted 3/1/23)

RESULT OF THE A.C.T. CONTRACT VOTE

A total of 14 valid ballots were cast at the Special Meeting called for December 16 and 17 specifically to vote on a tentative agreement between the American Conservatory Theatre (A.C.T.) and Local B18.
The agreement was approved: 12 members voted to accepted it, 2 voted to reject.
(Posted 1/16/23)

RESULT OF THE GIANTS CONTRACT VOTE

On September 30 and October 1, members voted on whether to ratify a tentative agreement between the San Francisco Giants and Local B18.
A total of 79 votes were cast. There were 63 votes accepting the tentative agreement, 14 opposing, and 2 abstentions. The contract, set to expire at the end of December, 2025, was approved.
(Posted 11/11/22)

IATSE MEMBERS DONATE TO HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS IN UKRAINE

IATSE has announced that the union would donate $25,000 to support urgent humanitarian aid for Ukrainians. The donation, made through the International and European Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), will provide essentials like food, water, medical, and hygiene supplies to help those who desperately need assistance in Ukraine. Support is also being provided in Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova, neighboring countries that are supporting an increasing number of Ukrainian refugees.

B18 members can go to iatse.net/ukr to show solidarity with Ukrainian workers. Amounts are requested in Euros, but you can go here to get a conversion from dollars. Right now, a 20-Euro contribution would mean a payment of about $21.70 (+ any Euro-conversion fee your banking/credit company might charge).
(Posted 3/15/2022; revised 7/10/22, 2/24/23)

MEMBERSHIP FEES, INCLUDING DUES

Membership fees are annual base dues ($72), payable by January 31,
  and   [not "or"]
payment of 1% on wages from venues within the jurisdiction of the Local, payable at least quarterly.
Full payment of dues is now $82, with a late fee covering just 5-weeks (the late coverage being increased gradually).
Please do not make any payments online or over the phone at this time.

Anyone joining the Local should contact Member Services before paying their dues, or any fees.

The Local is currently unable to process online dues-payment. No additional late fee is being assessed right now.

The 1% wage assessment usually can be deducted by your employer from each paycheck and sent to B18, if you request it. Assessment is currently applied to B18 earnings up to $20,000 in any calendar year. For more information, click the Membership Fees link in the navigation bar to the left.

1% assistance: Member Services will calculate the amount owed if you supply a JPEG or PDF of your W-2 form(s) from your B18 employer(s). (Updated 5/11/2023)

LOOKING FOR WORK?

Fill out and submit this streamlined Work Referral Form online. It is a relatively simple, flexible way of registering work-interest with your union. Let B18 help you get more work. Try it! Employers are looking for staff!

B18 will use your information when asked for lists of members who may be interested in open positions or shifts.

And keep your information current; if you submitted a form before 2022, please consider updating your availability now.

Contact Member Services with any questions, or if you don't have regular online access: Member Services can fill out a form for you.

A final request: remember that it is your responsibility to update Member Services when you start working for a new employer or stop working for an old one. Thanks!
(Updated 3/1/2023)

. . . and B18 EMPLOYERS ARE HIRING

This B18 employer has asked the Local to post links to job openings they have for union members. Clicking on a link will provide the job description and a way to begin the application process.

San Francisco Giants -
Click here if you are interested in working at Oracle Park for Guest Services.
The Paramount Theatre in Oakland -
See near top of page.

[If a link does not work, or goes to an error page, that probably means the employer has closed the search and hasn't told B18.]
(Updated 2/7/2023)

Do not make any payments online or by phone at this time.

DUES
The Local held off applying any late fee until after the April general meeting. It is now being added gradually. The late fee will remain at 5-weeks ($82.00 total) while B18 is unable to offer the convenience of online payment.
Take advantage of this pause, and catch up on dues!

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER

You should first be employed at a B18-represented venue. Then contact a B18 Shop Steward or see this section of the General Info page.

CHANGE IN EMPLOYMENT?

Please see this section of the General Info page.

VENUES SERVED

• American Conservatory Theater
   - Toni Rembe Theater
   - Strand Theater
• ATG / BroadwaySF theaters
   - Golden Gate and Orpheum
• Cow Palace, Daly City
• Curran Theater
• Davies Symphony Hall
• Herbst Theater
• Moscone Center
• Oracle Park
   - home of the SF Giants
• Paramount Theater, Oakland
• SFJAZZ Center
• War Memorial Opera House
   - San Francisco Ballet
   - San Francisco Opera
• Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

B18 EXECUTIVE BOARD
2022 - 2024

Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
President and Secretary-Treasurer

Kathy Dere
Vice President

Johnny Moreno 
Business Agent

Jane Pendrey
Executive Board Member

Joseph Scaroni
Executive Board Member

OTHER OFFICERS

Sharon Cassidy    Trustee

Christine Rowland    Trustee

Maureen Rowland    Trustee

Antonio Vargas
Sergeant-at-Arms

SHOP STEWARDS
listed on the Venues page

BYLAWS COMMITTEE

Lorraine Bleiweiss
Sharon Cassidy
Kathy Dere - Co-Secretary
Ryszard Koprowski - Chair
Leontyne Mbele-Mbong - Ex-Officio
Johnny Moreno - Ex-Officio
Ai Lin Morten
Jane Pendrey
Christine Rowland
Joe Scaroni - Co-Chair
Carlisle Shoemaker - Secretary

Page updated 4 July 2023