Casting Assistants Represented by Teamsters

With a resounding show of unity, casting Assistants have now secured union representation.


Teamsters Local 399 will represent Casting Assistants in Los Angeles, while New York Casting Assistants will be represented by Teamsters Local 817. Per the union, all 91 casting assistants who submitted ballots in the election voted in favor of union representation. According to estimates, the group is expected to expand and potentially include 150-200 members.


Casting Assistants have stated their desire for increased pay, access to healthcare benefits, and job security. However, the Teamsters are still gathering input from members and have yet to establish any specific goals for negotiations. 


This election ensures that Casting Assistants will have representation in the AMPTP contract and future negotiations with Netflix, which maintains a separate Casting Agreement.


The Casting Agreement is set to expire on September 30th.



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