In Memoriam – James J. Riley General Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus IATSE 1919-2001
General Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus James J. Riley passed away August 23, 2001 after a long-term illness. He was 81. James J. Riley, born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, a graduate of […]
3rd UNI-MEI World Film and TV Production Unions’ Conference, Cannes, 5 May 2001
Thomas Short, president of IATSE, the largest film production union in the US and Canada, as well as first vice president of UNI-MEI, chaired this event. Some 60 participants from […]
IATSE Local 750 Successfully Organizes Hawkinson Ford Field, Home Of The Cook County Cheetahs, Crestwood, IL
The IATSE successfully organized the treasurers and ticketsellers for Hawkinson Ford Field, home of the Cook County Cheetahs in Crestwood, IL., it was announced by Thomas C. Short, International President […]
IATSE Local 217 Successfully Organizes Metro Center, Rockford, IL
The IATSE successfully organized the production/technical services employees of Metro Center in Rockford, IL, Thomas C. Short, International President of the IATSE, announced. The contract will impact approximately 67 workers […]
IATSE Restates Support Of Independent Film & Television Act Of 2001
In a statement issued today, (August 21, 2001), International President Thomas C. Short spoke out reiterating the union’s support of recently introduced legislation (SB-1278), offering a wage-based tax credit allowing […]
IATSE Supports Independent Film & Television Act Of 2001
IATSE Supports Independent Film & Television Act Of 2001 August 8, 2001 In a statement issued today, (August 2, 2001 ), International President Thomas C. Short spoke out in support […]
IATSE Successfully Organizes Divorce Court” & “Power Of Attorney”
The IATSE successfully organized “Divorce Court” & “Power of Attorney,” according to Thomas C. Short, International President of the IATSE. The syndicated television shows are produced under the banner of […]
IATSE Successfully Organizes “CATS” Touring Crew
The IATSE successfully organized the road crew employed with the touring company of Troika’s “Cats,” Thomas Short, International President of the IATSE, announced. The IA received voluntary recognition from the […]
Chicago Locals Host PAC Event For IATSE Convention Raising Over $55,000
Chicago locals of the IATSE hosted a PAC event, welcoming the Union’s delegates to the 64th Triennial Convention and raising over $55,000, it was announced by Thomas Short, president of […]
IATSE Delegation Endorses Four Year Convention 15 Constitutional Amendments Passed by Delegation at 64th Triennial Convention
The IATSE delegation, meeting in Chicago, IL at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers for their 64th Triennial Convention, passed 15 amendments to their Constitution. The most significant amendment extends, to […]
