About Contract Service Letters
We’re happy to provide employment verification via a Contract Service Letter for work you've done through Wrapbook.
Workers looking to qualify for a union or a union membership upgrade, can request a Contract Service Letter from Wrapbook proving they’ve worked a specific amount in the relevant occupation per union guidelines.
Qualification requirements vary per union but typically workers are required to work a certain amount of days (generally 30) in a given period or earn a minimum threshold during a time period.
When requested, employers must send a letter with specific data to the non-profit organization Contract Services, which handles union membership and rosters for the benefit of the motion picture and television industry.
Who is eligible
You can request a Contract Service Letter (CSL) from Wrapbook if both of the following are true:
You were paid through Wrapbook as an employee (W-2) or loan-out. We cannot provide CSLs for work where you were paid as an independent contractor.
The letter is for Contract Services (CSATF) verification tied to West Coast union/roster requirements, including:
Los Angeles IATSE and Teamsters, and the Basic Crafts locals: 40, 78, 724, and 755.
The “national” Locals 600, 700, and 800, which are treated as West Coast Locals in their entirety for Contract Services letters (even if you live outside the West Coast).
If you need verification for a different organization or purpose (for example, a SAG-related request), a Contract Service Letter may not be the right document. In those cases, reach out to the organization directly for guidance on what they require and how to request it.
How the process works
Workers can go to this online form to request a Contract Service Letter from Wrapbook.
In the form, you’ll be prompted to enter:
Which Union local you’re applying for
Which projects you want reported
You job duties for each position
The project type (for example: Feature Film, Music Video, Commercial, TV Series)
How each project was distributed (for example, TV, Internet, Theatrical)
Once you’ve finished entering the required information, be sure to click the Next button to submit your request.
Note: The online request form allows you to enter up to five projects. If you have more than five projects, you can submit additional requests.
Screenshot of the Contract Service Letters request page
What happens next
When a request is submitted, Wrapbook’s Union Operations team will:
Verify your worker information
Send the letter within 5 business days to Contract Services
Send you a copy of the letter