Welcome To IATSE Local 796

IATSE Local 796 represents broadcast technicians across the great State of Texas. It came into existence in December 2000 as a handful of freelance television technicians tried to find a way to obtain affordable health insurance and retirement benefits. Their search led to the IATSE (International Association of Theatrical and Stage Employees.) Today, IATSE 796 provides a conduit for hundreds of Texas television professionals to obtain health insurance, life insurance, pension plans and other benefits.

IATSE Local 796 has contracts with Program Productions (PPI), Purple Tally Productions, Castleway Productions (BSG), Rush Media, Rock Force, LDM Worldwide and HJZ Productions. Under these contracts technicians earn annual pay raises, workplace and travel protection, and representation for those employees who need it. We invite all dedicated television professionals who want a say in workplace rights and the policies and practices of the Union to become members.