Re: Union or not?

It's not a good idea unless you are a film editor. Many studios hire only union crews A-Z for feature films. If working in Hollywood, I suggest it. If you are a video editor, man you'll be cutting your income into a small fraction by going union. Forget the dues, I'm talking set hourly rates alone. Here, union editors get about 25 bucks an hour. Freelancers are closer to 75 an hour. To pay to be limited... kind of wack in my eyes.