Is New Mexico a “right-to-work” state, and how does that relate to film unions?

No, New Mexico is not a “right-to-work” state. There is not a right-to-work law in NM. NM allows the “right-to-collectively bargain.” Film productions often sign collective bargaining contracts with film unions/guilds and are then obligated to meet contractual requirements for job positions in that union/guild’s jurisdiction such as minimum wages and benefits.

AFTRA – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists - http://www.aftra.com/aftra/aftra.htm AFTRA

FEANM - The Film and Entertainment Association of New Mexico - http://www.feanm.com/ FEANM

FIPA - Film Industry Promotion Association - http://fipanm.org/fipahome.html FIPA

ITASE - Local 480 is a chapter of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, its Territories, Canada, AFL-CIO, CLC - http://www.iatselocal480.com ITASE - Local 480 or call -505-986-9512

IBT Local 389 - http:www.hollywoodteamsters.org IBT Local 389

SAG – Screen Actors Guild - http://www.sag.org Screen Actors Guild

ASA – Albuquerque Stunt Association – http://www.wga.org ABQ Stunt Association

WGA – Writers Guild of America – http://www.wga.org Writers Guild of America

NM Teamsters (Transpo/Wranglers: Teamsters local 492) or call 505-344-1925

DGA – Directors Guild of America – http://www.dga.org Directors Guild of America