CAG is happy to have sent their first ever reps to the Young Workers Conference last week! They're coming back from Calgary with fresh lessons on workplace organizing and union representation!

We extend full solidarity to the SAG-AFTRA video game workers as they launch on a strike against major video game companies. ✊ The decision to strike is never made lightly, but is a last resort when negotiations are failing to move towards union-members’ priorities.

Take a look at, "Now Hear This," an article on Deaf representation in the industry by editor and MPEG member Jordan Goldman's wife, Katie Grant. This article is a finalist for a SoCal Journalism award in the Feature: Film Related category. Read here: loom.ly/bOihPnM

Thank you to everyone who engaged with our DASC posts during #DisabilityPrideMonth! Your commitment to learning and understanding furthers our community. Let's promote awareness and celebrate diversity every month of the year. Together, we create a more inclusive world!

Ever wondered how the stories that captivate us on the big screen come to life? Join our expert panel of Story Analysts as they unravel the mystery of their crucial roles in the film industry.: Sunday, 8/4 10 AM - 11:30 AM PT / 1 PM - 2:30 PM ET RSVP: loom.ly/yYMpOeQ

Last week, Local 700 set up a booth at the City of Burbank’s first ever Media Industry Expo and Job Fair to speak to students, graduates and professionals about the benefits of joining the world of film editing through the Guild. Huge thank you to those who stopped by to learn.

LAST GAME OF THE SEASON! Batter Up! 🥎 New York's Local 700 softball team 'The Cutters' are playing this Friday, 8/9 at 96th North Meadow, Field #3 at 6pm ET. Come out and join if you love a good game and cheering on your union kin! ✊

Cathy Repola announced Monday that she will be retiring as National Executive Director of the Motion Picture Editors Guild, IATSE Local 700, effective at the end of January 2025. Click here to view full article: loom.ly/SSUJ1OQ

🚨 JOINT STATEMENT: Hollywood Unions, Guilds #StandWithAnimation Ahead of The Animation Guild’s Negotiations with Studios cc. The Animation Guild // #WeAre839 AFM Directors Guild Teamsters Local 399, IBEW Local 40, LIUNA! Local 724, SAG-AFTRA, Writers Guild of America East, Writers Guild of America West

🎬 Reminder! Join us today for the Premiere Pro for Assistant Editors Edition live stream with Karl Soule and Ben Insler. Today @ 6 PM - 7 PM (PST) / 9 PM - 10 PM (EST) Bring your questions—Karl and Ben will be there to answer them. See you soon! 🎬 loom.ly/bNBP_6k

Join us for an exciting HYBRID Seminar on Working with Krotos Audio Tools with James David Redding III. Sat, August 17 9am - 1pm PT / 12pm - 4pm ET This event is both in-person at the NY Guild Office and available virtually nationwide via Zoom. RSVP: loom.ly/ooboh1Q

NEW YORK Save the Date - Join your Local 700 and IATSE kin for the 2024 NYC Labor Day Parade alongside the NYC Labor Movement! On September 7, start with the parade at 9:00 AM and follow with brunch at Loeb Boathouse in Central Park. RSVP will open in a few weeks!

Join us for a fun-filled evening at the Inter-Local Young Workers and DEI Committees Meetup at the 626 Night Market on Saturday, 8/24 at 4:30 PM. Limited tickets are available at the door, so grab yours online now before they sell out: loom.ly/1-89k5s

On #WomensEqualityDay, we honor the fearless women who fought for the right to vote, paving the way for equality. This November, let's exercise our right to vote, ensuring that the hard-won victories are preserved, and our voices continue to drive the fight for gender equality.

SAVE THE DATE: Join us in LA + NY for the pre-release screening of "Wolfs", starring Brad Pitt + George Clooney who play professional fixers that prefer to work alone but find themselves forced to work together after being hired for the same job. Stay tuned for RSVP details.

We’re thrilled to announce that the Local 700 Hardship Fund has received an incredible $200,000 donation from an anonymous benefactor! Read more about this amazing donation and what it means for our fund at Cinemontage: loom.ly/GERn2E0

Happy Labor Day to all of our incredible members who work tirelessly to help bring art to the screen. You are an important part of the global community and are appreciated at every step. Here’s to the hands and minds that make movie magic happen! 🥂

🎉 Congratulations to our incredible MPEG members who were nominated and/or took home wins at the 75th Creative Arts Emmy Awards! 🏆 Your outstanding work continues to set the bar high, and we are beyond proud to have such talented editors representing our Guild. Cheers to you!

Join us for Coffee with Cathy on Zoom this Thursday where she will be joined by Annette Greene, Director of MPTF Insurance Services, to discuss alternative health insurance options and access to personalized counseling and enrollment support. RSVP: loom.ly/-sDd5no