IATSE Local 322 is a federally recognized labor union organizing and representing workers in live events production in the Charlotte area. To facilitate this effort, Local 322 has established and administers the IATSE 322 Referral Hall. The workers using this referral hall are both members and non-members of Local 322. All work referred through the Referral Hall is assigned equally without regard to union membership.  

The Executive Board of Local 322 leads the local union and administers the Referral Hall. This Board is elected by and is accountable to the membership of Local 322. Local 322 adheres to a legal labor union Constitution and By-Laws, which requires the pursuit of establishing harmonious relations between members of the bargaining unit and employers, to increase the stability of the industry, to promote safe working conditions, training and education, and to improve wages. 

Users of the Referral Hall are encouraged to join Local 322 so they may have a voice and vote in our democratic processes, but it is not required.
 
Here are the requirements for membership in Local 322:

• The candidate must be of legal age - 18 years old    
• The candidate must have maintained 18 months of residency within the jurisdiction, and be a citizen of the United States or Canada
• The candidate must fill out an official printed membership application which is available from the Financial Secretary or at the office
• Application must be accompanied by a $350 initiation fee ($100 to the International Alliance and $250 which remains with the Local Union)
• The candidate must pass examination of competency and qualifications
• After all criteria are met, application and fees will be presented to the membership for a vote
 

Transfer Membership:

• Transfer applicants must meet all of the above requirements for new members
• Potential members must be in good standing with their current local and apply for a transfer card

If you have any additional questions about joining the local please reach out to the Business Agent at ba@ia322.com

If you have been working with the local for a year or longer and are interested in submitting your paperwork to advance in the Loop System, here’s what you need to know: 

To advance to referral hall rotation you must meet the following criteria:

• Must have worked at least 150 hours in the Referral Hall over the course of a year
• Be able to prove at least 2,000 hours of industry experience
• Live within a 50-mile radius of the jurisdiction
• Completed the Work Experience Spreadsheet and submitted all relevant income documentation to prove your time in the industry to the Referral Hall Appeals Committee
• Passed the Proficiency Test

Gathering Your Paperwork

• Assemble any proof of income that proves time worked in the entertainment industry
• Proof of income could be W-2s, 1099s, check stubs displaying a year-to-date total or a detailed Employment Verification print out from the Social Security Administration
• Assemble these in chronological order 
• Make sure scans are clear and easy to read
• Black out any sensitive personal data such as your social security number
• Make sure years and totals are clear and viewable
• Scan these into one pdf document to submit 

Work Experience Spreadsheet

• List your employers and the amount earned for each year in chronological order on the spread sheet
• Submit this as an excel file or shareable file such as Google Sheets or Microsoft Share Point file (iCloud Numbers files cannot be accepted) 
Submit completed Work Experience Spreadsheets and supporting documentation to rhac@ia322.com. This must be submitted at the same time. Please do not bring copies to the office.

Proficiency Test

• Appointments to take the test can be scheduled with the Business Agent or a member of the RHAC
• There is a study guide available upon request

Helpful Tips

• Employment verification can be requested through the Social Security Administration at http://www.ssa.gov/online/ssa-7050.pdf  
• If you have proof of your start date, either in the industry or working with local union, please submit that as well
• It does not matter if you do the test first or submit your hours first, however your paperwork will not be processed until you have passed the test
• Please submit any questions about the process and requirements to rhac@ia322.com