IATSE Death Benefits
CLAIMING DEATH BENEFITS
Local 478's Welfare Committee approved a fund many years ago to help our Good Standing Union Members in times like this. For each year a member is in good standing, a one-time contribution towards funeral expenses can be claimed for that member, or any other immediate family member, in the amount of $500 per year of continos Good Standing, with a maximum allowance of $5,000.
Death benefit claims but be submitted to the local 478 office with proof of death such as an obituary notice copy of Death Certificate.
Please email benefits@iatse478.org or call 504-486-2192 ext. 206 for assistance.
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