IATSE Convention Reelects Leadership, Passes Progressive Agenda in Support of Workers in United States and Canada

HONOLULU, HI – Delegates of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) 70th Quadrennial Convention re-elected by acclamation International President Matthew D. Loeb, General Secretary-Treasurer James B. Wood, 13 International […]
Lighting Design Group Workers Join IATSE Local USA 829

NEW YORK – In a decisive victory, the designers, coordinators, and draftspeople of the Emmy Award-winning Lighting Design Group (LDG) voted to unionize with IATSE Local United Scenic Artists, Local […]
Saturday Night Live VFX Workers Unanimously Ratify Historic First Union Contract

NEW YORK, NY — Visual Effects workers at Saturday Night Live (SNL) unanimously ratified their first union contract in July 2025. All fifteen eligible voters voted YES, marking a significant […]
Casa Bonita Crew Union Voluntarily Recognized, Expanding Colorado IATSE Local 7’s Footprint

The iconic Denver area Mexican restaurant and performance venue now has a union-staffed arcade. DENVER, CO — Workers in the arcade department of Casa Bonita have united to join IATSE […]
Workers at The Loft Cinema in Tucson Vote Unanimously to Join IATSE Local 415

Tucson, AZ – In a unanimous vote, workers at The Loft Cinema have officially elected to join IATSE Local 415 following a successful National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election. The […]
‘World Cafe Live’ Production Workers Join IATSE Local 8 Following Voluntary Recognition

Philadelphia, PA — On July 1, production employees at Philadelphia’s World Cafe Live officially became members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 8, after the venue’s […]
Broadcast Techs for Columbus Crew, Blue Jackets, Ohio State Athletics Vote Overwhelmingly to Unionize with IATSE

Columbus, OH — Technicians employed by Program Productions, responsible for television broadcasts of the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), Columbus Crew (MLS), and Ohio State University Athletics have voted overwhelmingly to […]
Joint Statement: Public Theater Workers Reach Tentative Agreement on IATSE Contract

New York, NY — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham; Board Chair Luis Miranda, Jr.) are […]
IATSE Denounces Tax Cuts for Billionaires & Corporations at Expense of Working People in Senate Budget Reconciliation Bill

WASHINGTON, DC – The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) denounces the U.S. Senate budget reconciliation bill and condemns the Republican majority for forcing the legislation through on a partisan […]
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Box Office and Group Sales Workers Unanimously Ratify First Union Contract with IATSE Local 154

ASHLAND, OR — 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 […]