IATSE Local 768 Theme Park Division

IATSE Local 768 Theme Park Division Representing costume employees at Universal Studios Hollywood. Local 768's Theme Park Division represents costume employees at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Our proficient local members work in a wide range of fields, which include: wardrobe attendants (dressers), seamsters, craft persons, painters, technicians, wig stylists, wig builders, and costumers. https://linktr.ee/768themepark

L768 team members, if you have been displaced or experienced extreme hardship due to the wildfires, you are encouraged t...
01/16/2025

L768 team members, if you have been displaced or experienced extreme hardship due to the wildfires, you are encouraged to attend tomorrow's resource fair at Local 80 in Burbank. Please scan the QR code and pick a time slot.

Let's show off our union pride! On May 2nd dress in gold and yellow in solidarity with IATSE L768 Theme Park costume wor...
04/30/2024

Let's show off our union pride! On May 2nd dress in gold and yellow in solidarity with IATSE L768 Theme Park costume workers. United we stand, united we can.

Costume workers at are negotiating for a living and equal wage.

Sign our petition today ➡️ Link in bio

"Solidarity is Power: The People United" is this year's theme for the annual May Day March for International Worker's Da...
04/30/2024

"Solidarity is Power: The People United" is this year's theme for the annual May Day March for International Worker's Day. Let's march with our kin in solidarity with all of LA's labor community.

Many thanks to photographers and .reinaldo for volunteering their time and resources! Check out their galleries for pho...
04/29/2024

Many thanks to photographers and .reinaldo for volunteering their time and resources! Check out their galleries for photos of IATSE L768 recent event and if you feel lead send them a tip on buymeacoffee.

IATSE 768 costume employees and allies recently held a second leaflet event at Universal Studios Hollywood. Together we ...
04/29/2024

IATSE 768 costume employees and allies recently held a second leaflet event at Universal Studios Hollywood. Together we continue to fight for liveable wages, fairness, and dignity for all workers.

Universal Studios Hollywood costume workers make very low income wages as defined by the US Department of Housing & Urban Development of LA County. Our highest paid position makes less than $30/hr which is 1/3 less than other skilled trades at 

IATSE L768 Theme Park Division is currently in negotiations with USH fighting for living and equal wages.

If you believe costume workers deserve a living and equal wage sign our petition ➡ Link in Bio

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IATSE 768 costume employees and allies recently held a second leaflet event at Universal Studios Hollywood. Together we ...
04/29/2024

IATSE 768 costume employees and allies recently held a second leaflet event at Universal Studios Hollywood. Together we continue to fight for liveable wages, fairness, and dignity for all workers.

Universal Studios Hollywood costume workers make very low income wages as defined by the US Department of Housing & Urban Development of LA County. Our highest paid position makes less than $30/hr which is 1/3 less than other skilled trades at 

IATSE L768 Theme Park Division is currently in negotiations with USH fighting for living and equal wages.

If you believe costume workers deserve a living and equal wage sign our petition ➡ Link in Bio

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IATSE 768 costume employees and allies recently held a second leaflet event at Universal Studios Hollywood. Together we ...
04/29/2024

IATSE 768 costume employees and allies recently held a second leaflet event at Universal Studios Hollywood. Together we continue to fight for liveable wages, fairness, and dignity for all workers.

Universal Studios Hollywood costume workers make very low income wages as defined by the US Department of Housing & Urban Development of LA County. Our highest paid position makes less than $30/hr which is 1/3 less than other skilled trades at 

IATSE L768 Theme Park Division is currently in negotiations with USH fighting for living and equal wages.

If you believe costume workers deserve a living and equal wage sign our petition ➡ Link in Bio

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Reposted from former member and now member Mearygrace Gato "Hey y’all,(warning a long post and will continue in the ...
04/23/2024

Reposted from former member and now member Mearygrace Gato
"Hey y’all,
(warning a long post and will continue in the comments)

Some of you may have met me while I was a dresser at starting back in 2016. I would say this job was a great opportunity for me to pick up and carry various skills that I still use as a Local 705 Costumer.

The job was physically demanding, where me and other dressers suffered injuries on the job. Many of us that cared about the costumes we took care of did whatever we could to make it work.

It felt satisfying to help a performer look good before their set and be able to relieve them by helping them get out quickly and safely as we can.

We also were expected to make quick repairs and handle many loads of laundry everyday while making sure we gave pleasant customer service to everyone we encountered.

I know that people don’t think we do as much cuz they catch us sitting while waiting for performers to finish their sets. There’s so much work to prep and wrap that is not seen.

The life of costume work is undervalued daily, but we all see how it influences in immersion for the performers and audiences. We even see it when fandom wear memorabilia of their favorite franchises and characters.

It breaks my heart to keep hearing how much push back has been getting asking for a living wage throughout their contract negotiations.

Currently, a starting dresser rate is $16.90 and after probation it becomes $17.67.

Starting out is slow and limited, so you barely get hours while they expect you to be fully available for them.

From what I’ve heard after checking in with former coworkers, the environment hasn’t gotten better. They’re understaffed and everyone has been stretched thin to cover the various aspects needed throughout the park.

There are many people who take these jobs because they are passionate about costumes. There are many people who really care about Universal and yet their commitment is undervalued. Everyone that works at Universal Studios deserves a living wage.

Link to petition in bio"

We hope you'll join us tonight at USH CityWalk, Fountain Court, 5 PM - 7 PM as we continue to fight for a living and equ...
04/19/2024

We hope you'll join us tonight at USH CityWalk, Fountain Court, 5 PM - 7 PM as we continue to fight for a living and equal wage.

USH Costume workers have been negotiating for 5 months with the company and we still remain fair apart on fair wages for our department. We need your support, all are welcome!

This is a publicity event, not a strike or picket.

Like, share, and follow to help spread the word.
Sign our petition today ➡️ Link in bio

The event is only three days away! we hope you'll join us in solidarity as we continue to fight for liveable wages, fair...
04/16/2024

The event is only three days away! we hope you'll join us in solidarity as we continue to fight for liveable wages, fairness, and dignity for all workers.
L768 Theme Park costume workers need and

Universal Studios Hollywood costume workers' highest paid position makes 1/3 less than other skilled trade groups at  -...
04/16/2024

Universal Studios Hollywood costume workers' highest paid position makes 1/3 less than other skilled trade groups at  - groups that are predominantly male.

L768 Theme Park Division costume workers are asking USH to agree to an equal wage and acknowledge the skill and integral role of costume workers.

Sign our petition & join our upcoming event ➡️ Link in bio

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