Connect… COVID-19 Resources 19 Mar 202010 Apr 2020 Unemployment W2 Workers - sign up for unemployment (Minnesota link). Waiting could mean lower benefits. Apply online and keep trying as they are experiencing a high volume of applicants. You…
Connect… Theater Artist Leadership Coalition (TALC) and the Minnesota Theater Standards 1 Mar 2020 By Sam I attended a meeting Monday night, February 17th, 2020 held by the Theater Artist Leadership Coalition (TALC) led by Laura Stearns, Maria Asp, and Elena Gianetti. Expecting to…
Educate… Having an Effective Talk About Inappropriate Behavior 2 Dec 2019 By Roger with help by Allana I confess I am self-conscious while writing tonight. You see, I’m not an expert or a trained professional at dealing with other people and…
Educate… Union FAQs: Grievances 2 Dec 20192 Dec 2019 By Carrie In our March newsletter, we answered some FAQs about unions and union membership. This month we hope to answer questions about another union related topic: grievances. What is…
Educate… Sleepless in Theatre 1 Sep 20191 Sep 2019 By Angelique and Leazah We work in an industry that does not always have normal business hours. We care deeply about the art we are creating, and long hours are…
Educate… Parenting While Working 1 Sep 2019 By Andrea Technicians for Change exists to support workers in their fight for fair, safe working conditions. One place (of many) that our industry operates in an unsustainable manner is…
Educate… Impressions from Earned Sick and Safe Time Presentation 31 May 20192 Jun 2019 by Allana and Mike P The Twin Cities fought hard for Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) almost two years ago -- a win for employees. I remember before it…
Empower Earnings Equity 31 May 20192 Jun 2019 by Andrea and CarrieArt by Ricardo Levins Morales Technicians for Change exists to fight for workers in arts and entertainment to be appropriately recognized for their contributions to the industry.…
Empower Negotiating Contracts for the Freelance Hustler 22 Mar 20192 Jun 2019 by Rachel (guest contributor) and Kiki If you Google search negotiating strategies, a multitude of tips and tricks pop up, such as “question, don’t demand,” “use facts, not feelings,” and…
