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Please read all the following information carefully. It explains the Application Process required for admittance into Local 798. After reading, you will know what information you will need and where it is to be sent.  \nDo NOT call the Union office; the office receives hundreds of applications annually. To ensure receipt of your package, send it Certified Mail, or Return Receipt Requested. Again, please do NOT call the Union  \noffice. Send all inquiries [to membership@local798.net](to membership@local798.net)  \n[Do](Do NOT send physical photographs of your work.)[ NOT](Do NOT send physical photographs of your work.)[ send physical photographs of your work.](Do NOT send physical photographs of your work.)  \nThe Initiation fee for Local 798 is currently $3,500.00 (this fee is subject to change) . If you are accepted into Local 798, you must pay the initiation fee of $3,500 .00 IN FULL within six (6) months from the date on your letter of acceptance or invoice.  \nAbout Local 798:  \nMake-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Local 798 is chartered under our parent union—the I.A.T.S.E., or\"International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.\" The I.A.T.S. E. represents Local 798 members as well as thousands of other show business union members working at various trades in multiple venues, including movies, television, commercials, live theater, and new media. When you join Local 798, you also join the I.A.T.S. E., and you will be expected to conform to all policies and practices specified under both the 798 Constitution and the I.A.T.S. E. Constitution.  \nThere shall be no discrimination against any person in respect to membership in this Local by sex, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or any other reason as covered by applicable federal, state and municipal laws.  \nPLEASE UNDERSTAND:  \nJoining Local 798 does NOT guarantee employment; Local 798 is not a hiring hall. Local 798 is comprised of members who are employed on a day-by-day basis. You are responsible for securing employment. The Union is responsible for representing its members under the Contracts which includes fair wages and benefits.  \nPlease read the following instructions carefully or your Application may be REJECTED!  \nSubmit your paperwork by mail or Certified, Return Receipt mail to:  \nMake-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Local 798, I.A.T.S.E.  \nAttn: Membership Committee  \n70 West 36th Street, Suite 4A  \nNew York, NY 10018  \nApplications are accepted TWO times a year, JANUARY 2nd through FEBRUARY 28th (2023 ONLY, Jan. 2ndJan. 31st all following years), and JUNE 1st through JUNE 31st. No Applications will be accepted outside of those windows!  \nAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL 798 MEMBERSHIP:  \nSTEP ONE: APPLICATION PACKETS to include:  \nAll paperwork, including your resume and cover letter, must include your legal name. Please don’t submit ‘stage names’. We need your legal name on everything!  \nDo not submit original documents because they will not be returned to you. 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It is your responsibility to notify Local 798 by mail if you have a change in address, telephone number or email address.  \nB) RESUME: Submit a clear and concise resume that details all credits you may have in the ent","cbCaibuN3RpOgJKf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibuN3RpOgJKf","pdf",171473,"English","# Application Process Overview\n## Submission Instructions and Fees\n## Local 798 Membership Eligibility and Rights\n## Application Packet Requirements\n## Craft Choice and Document Rules\n## Notarization and Proof of Eligibility","[{\"question\":\"How should applicants submit their Local 798 membership application packet?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must not call the union office and should send the full package via Certified Mail or Return Receipt Requested to ensure receipt. 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