Considering union membership? Everything you need to know about our application process is listed below. If you are curious about our union or have decided you wish to become a member, please sign up for our next unionism class.

Our Jurisdiction:

IATSE Local 205 is a labor union representing stage employees in the Austin, TX area who work in live events such as theater, conventions and trade shows, festivals and concerts. If you are looking to work in film and television, you should contact IATSE Local 484.

Membership qualifications:

The first step to becoming an IATSE Local 205 union member, is to attend our free Unionism Class, which you can register for here. Once you have taken the class, you can request an applicant interview to submit your application form and fees. You must have 18 months residency in Austin prior to applying. 

If you do not yet meet the 18 month residency requirement, you might consider working with us by registering with our Hiring Hall. Our hiring hall registration process is open to all qualified individuals; you do not need to be a union member to register for our hiring hall and registering with the hall does not make you a union member.

If you are already an IATSE member through another local and wish to transfer your membership to Local 205, the 18 months residency rule does not apply to you.