IATSE Local 209

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Machine Operators Local 209 represents the Studio Mechanics in the State of Ohio. Our ranks consist of Grips, Electricians, Sound Mixers, Make up, Hairdresser, Painters Construction, Location Scouts, and others who form the bulk of most crews that produce, Films, Television shows, Music videos and other Moving Image productions.

Should you wish to contact Local 209 about crewing a production in Ohio please contact Ken McCahan, the Business Agent at the email link below.

 General Correspondence should go to the Secretary-Treasurer at the link below

Out of State IATSE Members

If you are working in the The State of Ohio as a Studio Mechanic under an IATSE Contract, you are working within the jurisdiction of IATSE Local 209. Please download and fill out the Dues Check-off Form then hand it into the Production when you fill out your Start Paperwork. This will ensure that the working dues will be deducted for you and and paid on your behalf to Local 209 by the Payroll Company.
If you are not a member of Local 209 and wish to work within its Jurisdiction then please click on the link to our Business Agent to gain clearance to work within the state. If you feel you do not need to pay Local 209 Working Dues please contact the Secretary Treasurer to get clarification.
email Business Agent :- Ken McCahan
email Secretary-Treasurer:- Jonathan Andrews
Download Dues Check-off Form