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Arizona is a right to work state that welcomes both union and non-union film projects. “Right To Work” essentially means that no one can be compelled to join a union, nor can employment be withheld because of membership or non-membership in a union, and further that it is a matter of choice for employer, employee and the production.
It is the responsibility of each production to make the appropriate contract and hiring determinations. It should be noted that it is illegal under Federal law for any employer to discriminate in regard to hire or tenure of employment so as to encourage or discourage membership in any organization.
With regards to Arizona labor laws, it is inappropriate for the Arizona Film Office to provide legal advice. General questions regarding the State of Arizona’s labor laws can be addressed through the Attorney General’s office (click here for website).
Chuck Grube
Office of the Attorney General
State of Arizona
1275 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602 542-8341 office
602 542-4385 fax
The Arizona Film Office does not function in any law enforcement capacity. Law enforcement agencies are determined by jurisdictional authority predicated on a project’s filming locations, whether city, county, state, tribal or federal. Appropriately, each should be contacted directly for specific information. |