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IATSE Local 8 has filed with the NLRB to begin the process to welcome the Wilma Theater into the community of theaters with represented stagehands. The professional stagehands of the Wilma are seeking the same representation rights as other workers at the Wilma including Actors and Designers. As with every major change, people have questions and concerns. It is the intent of this site to provide the Wilma stagehands with information to allow them to make a good decision for their theater and their career.

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