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To be eligible for membership in IATSE Local 705 you must:

  1. Be a resident of the United States, Canada, or anywhere the alliance exercises jurisdiction for 18 months.
  2. Be an employee on a project in the jurisdiction of the IATSE, capable of obtaining employment with sufficient experience and ability in their craft.
  3. Be of good character and reputation.
  4. Be of legal age to work.
  5. Obtain 30 days on a Union project or with a Union signatory company and submit days to Contract Services.
  6. Fill out an application supplied by the Local.
  7. Pay the appropriate fee.
  8. Be interviewed by the membership committee.
  9. Attend an interview and orientation.
  10. Have your name published in our newsletter, The Costumer, and approved by the membership via the Membership Committee minutes.
  11. Take the Oath of Obligation.


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