Requirements to Join updated - 12-14-2024 - Local 798 membership application requirements

Sep 13, 2026

Upload by Melati

Membership requirements for applying to Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Local 798, including submission rules, contact and mail instructions, and package delivery method to ensure receipt. The document outlines initiation fees, expected timelines after acceptance, and core eligibility expectations such as legal name usage, craft selection limits, and required components: cover letter with specific attestation text, resume with credits and references, notarized terms signature, and proofs of age/citizenship and residency duration. It also clarifies that joining does not guarantee employment and that applications are accepted only within stated dates.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLetters

FormatPDF

Pages5

Reading Time2 min

AccessFree to download

Membership Application Instructions

Contact and Submission Method

Fees, Acceptance, and Non-Guarantee of Employment

Application Requirements (Step One)

Cover Letter

Resume

Notarized Signature

Proof of Age and Citizenship

Proof of 18 Months Residency

Dear Prospective Applicant: Thank you for inquiring about membership into Local 798. 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. Do 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 office. Send all inquiries [to membership@local798.net](to membership@local798.net) [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.) The 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. About Local 798: Make-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. There 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. PLEASE UNDERSTAND: Joining 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 by Production. You are responsible for securing employment. The Union is responsible for representing its members under the Contracts which includes fair wages and benefits. Please read the following instructions carefully or your application may be REJECTED! Submit your paperwork by mail or Certified, Return Receipt mail to: Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Local 798, I.A.T.S. E. Attn: Membership Committee 70 West 36th Street, Suite 4A New York, NY 10018 Applications are accepted JUNE 1st through JUNE 31st, 2025 ONLY! No Applications will be accepted outside of those windows! APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL 798 MEMBERSHIP: STEP ONE: APPLICATION PACKETS to include: All paperwork, including your resume and cover letter, must include your legal name. Please don’t submit stage name, nickname, or alias. We need your legal name on everything! Do not submit original documents because they will not be returned to you. If you are rejected and want to reapply, you must resubmit everything again. Therefore, make sure to submit copies of your documents. You can only apply for ONE CRAFT. You must choose to apply under the make-up category as a Make-Up Artist or SFX Artist OR under the hair category as a Hair Stylist or Barber. You cannot choose both craft categories or subcategories. 1) COVER LETTER: A brief Cover Letter stating what you are applying for: Make-up (Make-Up Artist or SFX Artist) OR Hair (Hair Stylist or Barber) . Your Cover Letter must explicitly state the following: “All of the photocopies of the documents are “true copies” of the originals.” The cover letter must be typed, signed with your Legal Name (not a stage name, nickname, or alias) , and include your current address, telephone number, AND email address. It is your responsibility to notify Local 798 by mail if you have a change in address, telephone number or email address. 2) RESUME: Submit a clear a

FAQs

How should applicants submit their membership packet to Local 798?

Submit the paperwork by mail using Certified Mail or Return Receipt Requested to ensure receipt. Avoid calling the union office; direct inquiries to the provided membership email.

What is required in the cover letter, and must applicants use their legal name?

The cover letter must state what craft category the applicant is applying for and include the required statement that the photocopies are true copies of the originals. The cover letter must be typed, signed with the applicant’s legal name, and include current contact details.

What documents are needed to satisfy proof requirements for eligibility?

Provide proof of age and citizenship (e.g., valid driver’s license/state ID/passport or birth certificate; plus notarized visa copy if not a U.S. citizen). Provide proof of 18 months residency within Local 798’s jurisdiction using at least two documents that cover the required time span, using copies not originals.

Sep 13, 2026

Upload by Melati