BREAKING: Stagehands at one of Calgary’s last unrepresented professional venues have voted to be represented by 1600-Member Calgary-based IATSE Local 212!
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BREAKING: Stagehands at one of Calgary’s last unrepresented professional venues have voted to be represented by 1600-Member Calgary-based IATSE Local 212!
For clarification: Neither AEW nor 2300 Arena has signed a collective bargaining agreement with any IATSE Local for their Philadelphia based production. This means it is not an IATSE union production.
For clarification: Neither AEW nor 2300 Arena has signed a collective bargaining agreement with IATSE for their Philadelphia based production. This means it is not an IATSE union production, and workers will not receive contributions to their IATSE benefit plans.
This week, IATSE Local 8 members are out in force to inform the public that All Elite Wrestling (AEW) events in Philadelphia are failing to meet area standards by paying substandard wages and benefits!
Congratulations to the Atlantic Theater workers who were officially sworn in as new members of IATSE Local One earlier this week! This crew showed incredible strength and solidarity, persevering through a strike this past winter to win the dignity and respect they deserve
@iatse.bsky.social President Loeb to @actorsequity.bsky.social members: “Everything we do, we do better together… look around you, we will surround you with the power of labor. Go get ‘em!”
BREAKING: Employees at Sunbelt Film and Television Rentals in Toronto (fka William F. White International) have ratified their first collective agreement. This agreement covers workers at a film and television equipment supply company and is the only collective agreement of its kind in Canada.
This past Friday, Dodger Stadium tour guides distributed leaflets to put a spotlight on how they continue to be unfairly treated. At just $17.87/hr, most struggle to afford food and rent. We stand with our B-192 kin and continue to demand Dodgers management come to the table with a fair deal.
BREAKING: Bristol Riverside Theatre has voluntarily recognized their wardrobe crew who are set to become members of IATSE Local 799! They will join their Local 8 stagehand kin who were already represented at the theater.
This week, the designers, coordinators, and draftspeople of the Emmy Award-winning Lighting Design Group (LDG) voted to unionize with IATSE Local United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829. More than 75% of ballots were cast in favor of unionizing! Congratulations to our kin who led this campaign!
Laine Rykes is a talented Local 665 make-up artist whose career spans everything from Japanese-language productions and local TV commercials to hit network series. We’re proud to have Laine in our family!
From film sets to the fly rail, Alema Ryder’s journey spans decades. A proud Local 665 member since ’95, he’s served as head flyman at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Concert Hall for 20+ years. Rooted in Hawai’i, driven by craft—Alema, you make us proud! #IATSEConv2025 #SolidaritySecurityProsperity
No worker should live in fear for simply doing their job. We continue to demand Fernando’s immediate release and call on labor allies, community members, and elected officials to stand with us.
Meet Rachel, Production Coordinator & Supervisor and proud member of Local 665. Born and raised on O‘ahu, she got her start on Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates and recently worked on Rescue: HI Surf and Disney’s Lilo & Stitch. We’re proud to have Morgan in our IATSE family!
Stay safe while working in the heat! Join us Thursday for a new webinar on heat exposure and heat-related illness in the workplace and learn practical tips to reduce exposure to heat in indoor and outdoor environments. Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/237...
We’ve got one more chance to stop harmful cuts to public media funding and save IATSE jobs!! Take action now to stand up for local content, educational programs, emergency alerts, and rural access to news! Call 202-224-3121 to tell your Senators to vote NO on public media rescissions!!
🚨 BREAKING: The arcade crew at Denver's iconic Casa Bonita have won voluntary recognition from management and are the newest members of IATSE Local 7! Join us in welcoming them to the union family! ✊👏
🚨 BREAKING: In a unanimous vote, workers at Tucson's Loft Cinema have officially elected to join IATSE Local 415! The group includes 16 employees in roles such as Theater Staff, Film Projection, Purchasing, and Operations.
25 production employees at Philadelphia’s 'World Cafe Live' have officially become members of the IATSE Local 8 after the venue’s management agreed to voluntary recognition!! iatse.net/world-cafe-l...
Wishing you a safe and enjoyable holiday. Happy #FourthofJuly!
🚨 Breaking: Approximately 100 broadcast technicians for the Columbus Crew (MLS), Blue Jackets (NHL), and Ohio State University Athletics have voted overwhelmingly to unionize with IATSE!!
JOINT STATEMENT: IATSE and The Public Theater are proud to announce a tentative agreement on a union contract covering over one hundred production workers at the acclaimed institution!!
🚨 IATSE Denounces Tax Cuts for Billionaires & Corporations at Expense of Working People in Senate Budget Reconciliation Bill
Join us TOMORROW to explore the history of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), discover how this landmark legislation came to be, and celebrate its 90th anniversary with the IATSE Education and Training Department! Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/565...
As #PrideMonth comes to a close, we’re celebrating Monique Perro (Local 856) and Ren Gingras (Local 476) — champions of equity, safety, and LGBTQ+ inclusion in entertainment. From advocacy to leadership, they’re helping build a more inclusive industry every day. #IATSEPride
Lawmakers snuck a provision into the reconciliation bill that would ban the creation or enforcement of state-level AI protections and safety laws for the next 10 years. We still have a chance to convince them to strip it out of the package. Call your senator!! act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
Meet today’s #PrideMonth spotlight, Pete Rush, a Seattle-based freelance costume designer & a proud @usa829iatse.bsky.social member for 10 years. Whether crafting costumes or championing LGBTQ+ voices & safe working conditions, Pete’s dedication to artistry & advocacy shines behind the scenes.
Hot off the press! The Q2 Official Bulletin is now available. Featuring: 📌 IATSE Leads The Way In Disaster Relief 📌 Countdown to the 70th Quadrennial Convention 📌 2025 Summer Safety And Health Observances 🔗 Check it out here: iatse.co/2025q2bulletin
A true Master Class in organizing! The Massachusetts crew behind the latest "MasterClass" lesson shoot has won their union election and secured an IATSE contract! Congrats to these workers!
As temps rise, so do the risks. Now’s the time to brush up on your heat safety knowledge to prevent heat-related illness on the job. Recording of our webinar on heat related illness: register.gotowebinar.com/recording/38... OSHA heat illness prevention campaign: www.osha.gov/heat
#NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay, observed annually on June 21st, serves as a significant occasion to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada. To read the full statement, go here: iatse.co/canada
IATSE was among the first American unions to publicly oppose the provision in May. The union remains steadfast in advocating for robust AI protections to safeguard our members and all workers nationwide.
Protecting these workers and their rights demands vigilant and responsive regulation, which states have actively pursued.
IATSE members, including behind-the-scenes film, television, animation, gaming, and live event workers, continue to face significant risks to their livelihoods from irresponsible and unchecked AI deployment.
By preempting state actions, this reckless policy would undermine ongoing bipartisan efforts and divert sole responsibility for policymaking to a historically gridlocked Congress.
The proposed federal provision, however, would nullify these vital state-level protections for the next decade, leaving workers vulnerable to unchecked AI abuses and eliminating states’ authority to respond to emerging threats.
These state-level efforts have created essential safeguards that protect workers and promote fairness in the workplace.
So-called “red” states and “blue” states across the nation have been at the forefront of addressing critical threats posed by unregulated AI, such as worker surveillance, digital impersonation, discriminatory hiring practices, algorithmic job loss, and safety risks due to automation.
NEW: We've joined the AFL-CIO and 18 national labor organizations in urging the Senate to remove a dangerous provision from the budget reconciliation bill that bans states from enacting or enforcing artificial intelligence (AI) protections. iatse.net/iatse-joins-...
To read the full statement, go to: iatse.co/juneteenth2025
Meet this week's #PrideMonth @aflcio.org spotlight, Hale Reap. Hale has been a member of Local 828 since 2016 and @iatse873.bsky.social since 2021. Reap is the first openly trans person to serve on Local 828’s executive board. Read more about Hale here: iatse.co/halereap
Reminder! Join us today at 4:30 pm ET to enhance your training opportunities with the IATSE Training Trust Fund! Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/502846697582485085
Join us tomorrow to enhance your training opportunities with the IATSE Training Trust Fund! The IATSE Education Department will be live from the TTF office in Burbank for an informative session about new and ongoing programs and resources. Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/502...
Sixteen Box Office and Group Sales workers at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) have unanimously ratified their first union contract with IATSE Local 154, marking a major victory in their fight for respect on the job at the largest repertory theatre in the country!!
Meet today’s #PrideMonth spotlight: John “Jack” Curtin! A proud Local 798 member, Jack loves teaching the Entertainment Industry Hair Stylist Training and watching students grow their skills and join the union. Jack, you make us proud!
Story Syndicate workers won union recognition nearly two years ago. But these @mpeg700.bsky.social members still don’t have a fair contract! We stand with these workers at Tribeca demanding respect, security, and wages that reflect their value. Article via Deadline Hollywood.
Public media is under attack. The White House wants Congress to claw back approved funding for public media, putting IATSE jobs and educational programming at risk. Call 202-224-3121 and tell your Representative: Protect public media funding and protect our jobs.
STATEMENT: Federal Raids and Military Crackdown Jeopardize Freedoms, Communities, and Jobs iatse.net/statement-fe...
BREAKING: We have a deal!! IATSE Locals 85 (Davenport, IA) and 193 (Bloomington, IL) are pleased to announce they have reached an amicable agreement with the organizers of the Tailgate N’ Tallboys festival.
Meet today's Pride Month @aflcio.org spotlight, Carl Mulert. Carl is the national business agent at United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 and has worked in the entertainment industry for over 40 years. Read more about Carl here: lnkd.in/ez5dun3X
BREAKING: After several months of collective action, IATSE Local 122 of San Diego is proud to announce the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement with Encore Global!
BREAKING: In a significant victory for Delaware’s arts and entertainment community, 18 production workers at Wilmington's historic Grand Opera House have voted to unionize with IATSE Local 8!
This Pride Month, we reaffirm our commitment to fighting for the dignity, equity, and respect of ALL workers—always. LGBTQ+ union members are a beloved part of our community, and power every corner of the entertainment industry.
A big IATSE-welcome to our newest kin! 🎉 Fifteen production employees at the Arizona Theatre Company’s Tucson branch have voted unanimously to be represented by IATSE Local 415! Full story: iatse.net/arizona-thea...
BREAKING: The crew of a Terrence Howard project in Kentucky is ON STRIKE! Despite state funding and contracts with actors & directors guilds — the crew are being treated as less than employees! Now production is trying to replace the crew for standing up.
UPDATE: We have a deal!
BREAKING: We are on strike against a Will Smith music video produced by Breathe Entertainment and will be picketing at Quixote West Hollywood Studios today unless a fair contract is offered to the crew.
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At just $17.28 an hour, most Dodger Stadium tour guides struggle to afford food and rent in LA. On top of that, the team is trying to take away EXISTING benefits! LA is a union town—tell them we won’t stand for unfair treatment! Sign the petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/de...
Reminder! Tomorrow, join ESTA’s Executive Director, Erin Grabe and the ESTA team for an informative webinar about the Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) and its invaluable programs. Register here: iatse.co/ESTA
Meet @aflcio.org spotlight, Local 600 member Betty Chow. Chow has worked as an "A" Second Assistant Camera on the third season of "All American: Homecoming and is the Co-Chair for ICG, Local 600's inclusion committee. Learn more about Betty, here: iatse.co/bettychow
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BREAKING: Visual Effects (VFX) workers for Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Pictures, and movie franchise Avatar have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first collective bargaining agreements. iatse.net/iatse-vfx-me...
STATEMENT: IATSE commends Copyright Office's AI report limiting fair use in generative AI, questions legality of attempt to fire US Copyright Office Director Shira Perlmutter, and opposes House GOP proposal to banning state-level AI safeguards. Full statement here: iatse.net/three-us-pol...
On 5/21, join ESTA’s Executive Director, Erin Grabe and the ESTA team for an informative webinar about the Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) and its invaluable programs. Register here: iatse.co/ESTA
New swag alert: Just in time for pride month, we're proud to announce the new and improved IATSE pride pin! Locals or individuals can order directly from the IATSE swag site here: iatseswag.net/shop/product/28824257/ Wear your pride, pin it loud!
Unions make America healthy &fair for the middle class & is the lifeblood of America. Rockefeller tried to stop by Unions by force w Pinkerton paid force & railroad transportation rates given to OIL BARONS, who used savage, deadly, bullying to feed insatiable greed off the sweat of US workers.
STATEMENT: IATSE commends Copyright Office's AI report limiting fair use in generative AI, questions legality of attempt to fire US Copyright Office Director Shira Perlmutter, and opposes House GOP proposal to banning state-level AI safeguards. Full statement here: iatse.net/three-us-pol...
When workers are hungry for benefits, they organize!! The crew on the Chicago-based Culver's commercial have something special to celebrate as they now have the benefits and protections of an IATSE contract!
As Manhattan Borough President, Levine recently spoke at a rally for Atlantic Theater Company production workers in their pursuit for a first contract just before workers were forced to go on strike, positioning him as a key ally for New York City’s entertainment workers.
This endorsement reflects the support of: Local One (Stagehands) Local 52 (Studio Mechanics) Local 306 (Projectionists, Video Techs) Local 751 (Treasurers and Ticket Sellers) Local 764 (Wardrobe) Local 798 (Hair/Makeup) USA Local 829 Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers
Several local unions of the IATSE have announced their endorsement of Labor Champion @marklevinenyc.bsky.social for New York City Comptroller!
Congress needs to hear from you about the NEA and NEH! Contact your Representative today to ask that they join the group of House members supporting increased funding for the NEA and NEH in FY26. actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
💪 These steps will strengthen a signature American industry and ensure we don’t fade into the background of global competition. See our new webpage on fighting for U.S. film and TV jobs here: iatse.net/political-le...
✅ Extend Section 181 expensing to preserve and grow U.S.-based productions. ✅ Ensure reciprocal trade practices that establish fair competition for all IATSE members, Canadian and American alike.
🎥 IATSE is calling on the federal government to act: ✅ Implement a federal film & TV production tax incentive to supplement state efforts. ✅ Reinstate Section 199 to reward domestic film & TV production.
While other countries are stepping up to support film and TV production — the U.S. is falling behind. We're fighting for a bold, national response.
International competition is pulling productions overseas, lured by aggressive financial incentives. In just the last two years, tens of thousands of IATSE members have lost jobs.
The American film and TV industry isn’t just about entertainment. It supports thousands of good-paying union jobs, drives economic growth, and strengthens our culture. But right now, we’re facing a serious threat. 🧵
IATSE and our fellow entertainment unions are prepared to fight back against efforts to eliminate the NEA, NEH, and CPB. Nonprofit arts, humanities, and public media enjoy broad support and sustain thousands of family-supporting union jobs. Full statement: iatse.net/arts-enterta...
IATSE has issued the following statement on President Trump's movie tariff announcement:
Tomorrow, IATSE kin are coming together with their fellow workers for May Day rallies across the country! Here are just some of the events that IATSE Locals are participating in from coast to coast! Find an event near you here: www.mobilize.us/aflcio/
Join us today at 1 p.m. ET for a Workers Memorial Day webinar. We will honor workers who have died, been injured, or became ill from their jobs and renew our commitment to workplace health and safety. Register at iatse.co/2025workersmemorialday
Join us on 4/28 for a Workers Memorial Day webinar as we honor workers who have died, were injured, or became ill from their job, and together we will renew our commitment to workplace health and safety. Register here: iatse.co/2025workersmemorialday
🎉 Historic win in Seattle! Stagehands at Showbox Market & Showbox SoDo just ratified their first union contract with IATSE Local 15 — becoming the first nightclub stage crew to unionize in the city's history! Better wages, benefits, and safety are on the way! ✊
For 18 months, union animation workers at Whiteboard Geeks have pushed for a fair contract. But owner Lance Johnson has refused to take these talks seriously. Today, they're on a ULP strike to demand respect. 💪 Show your support—send a letter now: actionnetwork.org/letters/stan...
🚨 BREAKING: 10 stage and wardrobe professionals on tour with Chicago the Musical have won voluntary recognition of their union!!
Happy birthday, CAG! Five years ago today, CAG 938 was born! Without the efforts of animation workers, @iatse.bsky.social , our reps, our staff, delegates, volunteers, and all of you, we wouldn't be what we are today. So thank YOU! 🫵🔴
Happy Easter! Wishing you and yours a joyful day filled with peace, renewal, and time with the people you love.
Too many skilled, experienced workers for Encore Global are underpaid for their time and talent. San Diego and other cities across the country have had enough!
46 crewmembers of Spiegelworld’s Atomic Saloon Show in Las Vegas have officially unionized and ratified their first contract with IATSE Local 720! 💪👏 Welcome to the family! iatse.net/crew-of-spie...
This is about the fight for respect and dignity against corporate greed. Encore workers aren’t invisible. Special thanks to San Diego District 9 Council Member Sean Elo-Rivera for standing in solidarity and supporting Encore workers in their fight.
🚨 BREAKING: 125 Juilliard Production crew workers have voted to unionize with IATSE!!
On April 3rd for #HiddenCareerPathDay, five members of Local 798 spent the morning inspiring 50+ students from five NYC public high schools, introducing them to careers behind the scenes as professional makeup artists and hairstylists.
This Saturday, April 5th, America’s union members are coming together to at events across the country to send President Trump, Elon Musk, and their billionaire friends a message: #HandsOff our unions and our contracts! ✊ Find an event near you: www.mobilize.us/handsoff
Sixty years after the historic Delano grape strike, IA Locals 44, 600, 695 & 728 joined over 5,000 @ufw.bsky.social members on Monday, 3/31 in Delano to proudly honor Cesar Chavez's legacy & march to the Forty Acres site, where Chavez held his first public fast. #UnionSolidarity
The Trump Administration’s move to strip 700k federal workers of their union rights is an egregious act of union-busting. We commend Rep. Jared Golden and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick for standing up for workers' rights by introducing a bill to reverse this attack on America's public servants.
Encore overhire workers in Philadelphia have not seen ANY wage increases since the expiration of their agreement in 2021! These workers are the backbone of live events in Philly. Without their skills, the lights are dark and the microphones are off. 🔕 Workers are demanding a FAIR CONTRACT NOW!!
On April 5th, America’s unions are coming together with allies of labor at events across the country to send a message: #HandsOff our unions and our contracts! Find an event near you: www.mobilize.us/handsoff/
Entertainment Labor unions like us & @sagaftra.org had a huge presence at this year’s Game Developers Conference. We're building a game worker movement to win the rights and protections that are industry standards for unionized entertainment workers. #gdc2025 Join the movement at gameworkers.org