Last updated September 29, 2026.
The 2024 IATSE Local 52 Feature and Television Production Contract, the 2024 Local USA 829 Motion Picture Production Agreement, and the 2024 Teamsters Local 817 (Locations) Agreement were all ratified effective October 1, 2024, alongside the broader wave of AMPTP/IATSE New York agreements.
Since then, contract provisions have been rolling out on a staggered timeline — and with the MOAs for all three now released ahead of the next wave of changes, we've put together what you need to know about what's changing and when.
📌 Editor’s Note (September 2026) - What's Changing on October 4, 2026:
General wage rates increase 3.5% (the "Year 3" increase) across all three agreements — Local 52 Majors, Local 829 Majors, and Local 817 Locations — compounding on top of the 7% (2024) and 4% (2025) increases already in effect.
The Motion Picture Industry Health Plan Basic Rate for "$15 Million Contributors" rises from $7.553 to $8.003 per hour under all three agreements, which share the same MPIPHP schedule.
Aggregate daily benefit fund contributions rise from $190.00 to $205.00 per day under Local 52's Part B and Local 829's Trust Fund schedules.
Local 817's Individual Account Plan contribution increases from 4.5% to 5% of scale wages.
Local 52's per diem and out-of-town meal allowances step up on October 1, 2026 (Total per diem: $70.00 → $75.00 per day), and Local 829's out-of-town meal allowance increases the same day (to $11.00 breakfast / $11.00 lunch / $23.00 dinner).
Local 817's personal vehicle and equipment allowances also increase effective October 4, 2026.
October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027
Wages
General Wage Increases:
Effective September 29, 2024 - 7% increase
Effective September 28, 2025 - 4% increase
Effective October 4, 2026 - 3.5% increase
These increases are compounded.
Philadelphia-Area Operators & Sound Utility Person Adjustment: For "Operators" and the Sound "Utility Person" classification working on television motion pictures shooting within a 30-mile radius of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, an additional flat rate adjustment (applied before each general wage increase):
Effective September 29, 2024 - additional $0.86 per hour
Effective September 28, 2025 - additional $0.86 per hour
Effective October 4, 2026 - additional $0.86 per hour
Benefits
Effective for motion pictures, mini-series and seasons of series commencing principal photography on or after October 1, 2024: Triple time is now paid after 15 elapsed hours in a workday, across theatrical, television, sixth-day, seventh-day, and holiday overtime provisions.
Effective for motion pictures, mini-series and seasons of series commencing principal photography roughly 90 days after ratification (late December 2024): The penalty for invasion of the rest period changes from additional straight time to additional double time. Invasions of one-half hour or less are paid a minimum of one-half hour of additional double time; longer invasions are paid in one-tenth hour increments.
Effective January 1, 2025 - Juneteenth added as a recognized holiday; unworked holiday accrual percentage increases from 4% (3.719% base) to 4.583%.
Effective October 1, 2024 - New Article 20 (Artificial Intelligence) added, governing use of AI Systems, consent for likeness scanning, and required Employer/Union meetings on emerging AI use.
Effective October 1, 2024 - New bereavement leave article: up to 3 paid days for the death of a family member.
Effective October 1, 2024 - Production must issue next-day call times within one hour of general crew wrap.
Effective October 1, 2024 - New subcontracting notice requirement and extreme heat/cold safety plan requirements added.
Effective October 1, 2024 - Pension and health contributions on "travel only" days now based on actual hours traveled (4-hour minimum, 8-hour maximum).
October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027
Wages
General Wage Increases:
Effective September 29, 2024 - 7% increase
Effective September 28, 2025 - 4% increase
Effective October 4, 2026 - 3.5% increase
These increases are compounded.
Costume Designer Minimum Rates: Costume Designer minimums are set as flat weekly dollar amounts rather than tracking the general percentage increases. For example, the theatrical motion picture (5-day week) minimum:
Current - $4,526.18
Year 1 (9/29/24) - $5,575.30
Year 2 (9/28/25) - $5,798.31
Year 3 (10/4/26) - $6,001.25
Separate rate tables apply to one-hour series, long-form/pilots, and half-hour television — see the MOA for the full chart.
New Classification: Effective October 1, 2024, a Producer may designate a "Key Assistant Costume Designer," paid 110% of the applicable Assistant Costume Designer minimum rate.
Trust Fund (Pension, Welfare & Annuity) - Aggregate Daily Contribution: Applies to theatrical and television motion pictures, weekly "on-call" and hourly employees, as well as Art Department Coordinators and Costume Department Coordinators:
Weekly "on-call" categories:
Effective September 28, 2025 - $190.00 per day
Effective October 4, 2026 - $205.00 per day
Hourly categories:
Effective September 28, 2025 - $176.50 per day
Effective October 4, 2026 - $191.50 per day
The IATSE Annuity Fund contribution remains 5.5% of the applicable scale rate of pay throughout the term.
Overtime
Effective for motion pictures, new mini-series and seasons of series commencing principal photography on or after October 1, 2024: Triple time is now paid after 15 elapsed hours in a workday (up from 2.5x after 14 hours for theatrical productions).
Effective for principal photography on or after October 1, 2024: The daily rest period increases to 10 hours (9 hours for employees on overnight location). If the rest period is invaded by one-half hour or less, the penalty is one-half hour of additional double time; longer invasions are paid in one-tenth hour increments of additional double time.
Effective October 1, 2024 - Breakfast $10.00 / Lunch $10.00 / Dinner $20.00 (up from $4.50 / $6.50 / $9.00), plus a $30.00 per diem for local transportation
Effective October 1, 2026 - Breakfast $11.00 / Lunch $11.00 / Dinner $23.00
October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028 — a four-year term, one year longer than the companion Local 52 and Local 829 Majors Agreements
Minimum hourly wage rates by classification (Theatrical / Television), reflecting the same 7% / 4% / 3.5% general wage schedule as the other 2024 New York agreements:
Theatrical:
Assistant Location Manager: $36.34 (9/29/24) → $37.79 (9/28/25) → $39.11 (10/4/26) → $40.48 (10/3/27)
Location Scout: $34.60 → $35.98 → $37.24 (10/4/26) → $38.54
Location Department Coordinator: $31.78 → $33.05 → $34.21 (10/4/26) → $35.41
Location Assistant: $28.50 → $29.64 → $30.68 (10/4/26) → $31.75
Television:
Assistant Location Manager: $34.60 → $35.98 → $37.24 (10/4/26) → $38.54
Location Scout: $32.96 → $34.28 → $35.48 (10/4/26) → $36.72
Location Department Coordinator: $30.36 → $31.57 → $32.67 (10/4/26) → $33.81
Location Assistant: $27.08 → $28.16 → $29.15 (10/4/26) → $30.17
MPIPHP Medical Basic Rate ($15 Million Contributors):
Effective September 29, 2024 - $7.103/hour
Effective September 28, 2025 - $7.553/hour
Effective October 4, 2026 - $8.003/hour (shared schedule with Local 52 and Local 829).
Motion Picture Industry Individual Account Plan:
Effective September 29, 2024 - 4.0%
Effective September 28, 2025 - 4.5%
Effective October 4, 2026 - 5.0%
Effective October 3, 2027 - 6.0%
Effective October 1, 2025, Employers established CSATF-administered Preference Lists for Assistant Location Manager, Location Scout, Location Department Coordinator, and Location Assistant. Individuals with the required qualifying workdays and safety training must be given hiring preference for open positions in their classification, subject to defined exceptions and a dispute resolution procedure.
Effective for motion pictures, new mini-series and seasons of series commencing principal photography on or after ratification (late 2024): Double time is now paid after 12 worked hours (up from 14 elapsed hours), and triple time is paid after 15 elapsed hours in a workday.
Effective for principal photography commencing on or after ratification: The rest period between calls increases to 10 hours (9 hours for employees on Distant Location). Invasions of up to 2 hours (1 hour for Distant Location) are paid at additional straight time; longer invasions are paid at double time until the employee receives 8 hours of rest.
Personal Vehicle Allowance (Assistant Location Manager / Location Scout): Increases effective October 4, 2026 — the fuel-inclusive option rises from $75.00 to $80.00 per day (from $80.00 to $85.00 outside the 30-mile radius of Columbus Circle); the fuel-reimbursed option rises from $55.00 to $60.00 per day (from $60.00 to $65.00 outside the 30-mile radius).
Personal Vehicle Allowance (Location Department Coordinator / Location Assistant): Increases effective October 4, 2026 from $50.00/$70.00 to $55.00/$75.00 per day.
Effective January 1, 2025 - Juneteenth added as a recognized holiday.
Effective January 1, 2025 - Sick leave accrual cap increases from 48 to 80 hours; eligibility waiting period drops from 90 to 45 days; carryover bank increases from 24 to 40 hours.
Effective on ratification - New bereavement leave article: up to 3 paid days for the death of a family member.
Effective on ratification - Kit/equipment fee for employees required to supply their own gear increases (Assistant Location Manager/Location Scout to $30/day; Location Assistant/Coordinator to $15/day).
A bulletin was issued reminding Employers to promptly provide P-Cards or petty cash so Locations Department personnel aren't left covering production expenses out of pocket.
➡️ While here, you can also check the IATSE Basic Agreement Changes And Effective Dates, the Ratified IATSE Local 161 Changes And Effective Dates, and the Ratified IATSE 764 and IATSE 798 Changes and Effective Dates for other union rate updates.
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