Amusement Area Employees is a labor Union representing the majority of the non-management employees at Universal Studios Hollywood, the Retail Employees at Universal-owned CityWalk venues, the Ushers at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, the Tour Guides at Dodger Stadium, and the Tour Guides at the Dolby Theatre. Chartered in 1965, B-192 is an autonomous Local affiliated with the Special Departments of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Motion Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, its Territories and Canada (IATSE). As a Union member you have certain rights and obligations. You are always welcome to ask questions of your representatives and officers or to stop by the Union office during business hours. We hope you have a fulfilling experience in your work and become informed and involved in your Union.
Welcome
Why We Have Unions
According to the Economic Policy Institute, "On average, a worker covered by a union contract earns 10.2% more in wages than a peer with similar education, occupation, and experience in a nonunionized workplace in the same industry (EPI 2021e)." Source: https://www.epi.org/publication/unions-and-well-being/
"Unions engage in 'Collective bargaining'. Collective bargaining is how working people gain a voice at work and the power to shape their working lives."
According to the Economic Policy Institute, Unions:
- Give workers a voice in policy debates
- Reduce inequality and are essential for low- and middle-wage workers' ability to obtain a fair share of economic growth
- Improve the health and safety practices of workplaces
- Support strong families with better benefits and due process and are good for workers' retirement security"
Sources: https://www.epi.org/publication/how-todays-unions-help-working-people-giving-workers-the-power-to-improve-their-jobs-and-unrig-the-economy/ and https://www.epi.org/publication/unions-and-well-being/
Local B-192 General Membership Meetings
Our regular quarterly membership meetings for 2025 are as follows:
Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the IATSE West Coast Office, 2210 West Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91506**
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm
**Nominations and election of IATSE Quadrennial & District 2 Convention delegates will occur during the June 2025 Regular Membership Meeting.
To attend any membership meeting, you must be an active member in good standing*.
*In good standing means all application fees, initiation fees, dues, and any other financial obligations to the Union must be current and paid in full and the Member must not be on suspension from the Union.
Please spread the word to your fellow members. If you have any questions please contact us at Info@B192iatse.org or (818) 509-9192.
Local B-192 Welcomes the Dolby Theatre Tour Guides
On September 25, 2024, the Tour Guides working at Dolby Theatre won their election to join IATSE Local B-192! The votes counted were unanimously in favor of joining our Local, and we are thrilled to welcome another group of new Members!
Local B-192 Welcomes the Dodger Stadium Tour Guides
On April 2, 2024, the Tour Guides working at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles won their election to join IATSE Local B-192! We are very excited to welcome another group of new Members and have already started bargaining their first contract!
Local B-192 Welcomes the CityWalk Retail Employees
The retail staff working at the Universal-owned venues on CityWalk are now Members of IATSE Local B-192! In January 2025, a side agreement was reached that will supplement the terms in our CBA with USH.
Hollywood Pantages Theatre Ushers Ratify First Local B-192 Contract
On April 29, 2024, with a 38 "yes" to 13 "no" vote in favor of ratification, the Hollywood Pantages Theatre Ushers ratified their first Local B-192 Union contract!
Urge the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to Vote on $25 Living Wage Ordinance
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors have read an ordinance that would result in a minimum of $25/hour pay for theme park workers but have yet to vote on the ordinance. It is imperative and urgent that we contact our supervisors to make the vote happen! We urge you to email a letter to your supervisor to help raise the wages of theme park and hotel workers by voting on the ordinance. Universal Studios makes huge profits on the backs of workers who can't afford to make ends meet and struggle with the cost of housing in particular. Too many of our members confront financial, food, and housing insecurities every day!
Use the flyer below to contact the supervisor in your district to urge them to vote in favor of the motion.
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