After reaching tentative agreements with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the Hollywood Basic Crafts have officially ratified their new three-year contracts with overwhelming support. The finalized deals include contracts for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 399 (IBT), International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 40 (IBEW), Laborers International Union of North America Local 724 (LiUNA!), Operating Plasterers & Cement Masons International Association (OPCMIA) Local 755, and United Association Plumbers Local 78 (UA). Approval ratings were high, with the Teamsters Local 399 Black Book Agreement receiving a 96% yes vote and the Location Manager Agreement earning a 98% approval. Turnout for both was over 80%, according to the Teamsters. Similarly, Local 724 had a 96.36% yes vote on its contract, with Local 40 at 92.4%, Local 755 at 97%, and Local 78 at an impressive approval rate of 97.14%.

“Our member-led negotiating committee worked for months on end to prepare for this negotiation cycle. While we are proud of what was accomplished for our members regarding wage increases and adjustments across many classifications and improved working conditions, it will never be enough for the hard work, skill, and expertise of our members. Our focus now will shift from negotiations to education and enforcement to make certain contract gains are actualized by our members,” International Teamster Vice President Lindsay Dougherty said in a statement Thursday. “Preparation for the next round of negotiations starts now. We will continue to keep an eye on technological advancements, advocate for increased work here in California, make certain Teamsters and Teamsters only are doing our work and fight for all Motion Picture Teamsters for the compensation, working conditions and respect that is owed. I want to thank the Hollywood Basic Crafts for the collaboration throughout this process.”

As the previous contracts expired on July 31, notice of the ratified agreements came just in time. Negotiations were at a critical point, as the two parties remained at odds until July 27. However, just one day later, Teamsters Local 399 declared around midnight that an agreement had been reached.

In a statement this afternoon, the AMPTP congratulated the Basic Crafts unions on the successful ratification of their respective deals, mentioning major advancements in safeguards and some of the largest pay increases seen in years.

The new agreement terms go into effect on August 4, 2024.