Lindsay Dougherty Named Director Of Teamsters Motion Picture and Theatrical Trades Division

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Hollywood Teamsters Local 399’s Lindsay Dougherty has been named director of the Teamsters Motion Picture and Theatrical Trades Division, which represents thousands of Teamsters working in film, television, commercials, and live theater across the U.S.

and Canada.In her new role, Dougherty will be the representative on the IBT’s international level responsible for coordinating national bargaining, addressing industry-wide issues and safety measures, offering local unions support, and overseeing organizing efforts in the Motion Picture and Theatrical Trades Division throughout North America.Dougherty, the first woman to ever hold the position, is a rising star in Hollywood labor circles.

She was appointed to the post by International Brotherhood of Teamsters president-elect Sean O’Brien. She takes over the role effective March 22, succeeding Tom O’Donnell, president of New York’s Teamsters Local 817.Dougherty, the recording secretary, business agent and organizer at Hollywood’s Teamsters Local 399, was recently elected as a Teamsters Western Region vice president on O’Brien’s slate of running mates.

They both take office next month. She also served recently as Local 399’s chief negotiator for its new film and TV contracts – a role that had been held by men for more than 80 years.“I am honored to represent the hardworking Motion Picture Industry Teamsters in this capacity,” Dougherty said of her new post as director of the Teamsters Motion Picture and Theatrical Trades Division. “For far too long we have let some of the largest corporations in the world divide our division and make exorbitant profits off our labor.