Local 700 Member Shiran Carolyn Amir Wins $40k in Union Plus Contest, Pledges Winnings to Entertainment Community Fund

Los Angeles, CA — This Labor Day, one IATSE member won big. Motion Picture Editors Guild (MPEG), IATSE Local 700 member, Shiran Carolyn Amir, was announced Monday as the $40,000 […]
Historic First: Touring Physical Therapists Join IATSE

New York, NY — Eighteen performing arts physical therapists, athletic trainers, and massage therapists employed by NEURO TOUR on various live theatrical tours such as The Lion King, Wicked, and […]
MPTF, IATSE, Teamsters, Food Drive Supports Entertainment Industry Workers Amid Work Stoppages

BURBANK, CA – On August 24th, the power of unity and solidarity was on full display on the Motion Picture and Television Fund (MPTF) Campus, where an incredible team of […]
Theatrical Stage Employees Ratify Historic Pink Contract

NEW YORK, NY — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) proudly announced that members working under The Broadway League and Buena Vista Theatrical d/b/a/ Disney Theatrical, IATSE Pink […]
Historic First: IATSE Local 154 Wins Contract for Oregon Shakespeare Festival Facilities Workers

ASHLAND, OR — Maintenance and custodial workers at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) and their union, IATSE Local 154, successfully negotiated and ratified a first contract, the union announced Monday. […]
Sports Broadcast Crews in Cleveland Vote Yes for Union Representation

CLEVELAND, OH – Sports broadcast technicians responsible for the live televised coverage of the (NBA) Cleveland Cavaliers and (MLB) Cleveland Guardians airing on Bally Sports Ohio & Great Lakes have voted […]
IATSE Ratifies Bus & Truck Touring Agreement, Secures Key Improvements for Crews

NEW YORK, NY — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is proud to announce the ratification of the Bus & Truck Touring Agreement with an overwhelming 86% of […]
Atlanta Opera Hair/Makeup Artists Win NLRB Case, Set Historic Precedent for Workers’ Rights

Atlanta, GA — A pivotal decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on Tuesday has furthered the rights of workers who are misclassified as independent contractors, paving the way […]
IATSE Earmarks $2 Million in Support of Members Affected by Ongoing WGA Strike

LOS ANGELES, CA — The General Executive Board of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) unanimously approved $2 million to be distributed through industry-recognized charities to support IATSE […]
IATSE Praises Nomination of Deborah Robinson for Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, IATSE praises President Biden’s nomination of Deborah Robinson to serve as Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC). Robinson is eminently qualified for this role and IATSE has […]