Pride Committee Statement on International Transgender Day of Visibility
Today marks the annual Transgender Day of Visibility, which occurs every year on March 31st. It’s a day that aims to celebrate members of the trans community and focuses on […]
The DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, Teamsters and the Hollywood Basic Crafts Announce COVID-19 Safety Agreement to Expire May 11, 2023
Agreement Matches May 11 Date Federal Government is Ending its COVID Public Health Emergency Los Angeles — The Directors Guild of America (DGA), International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), […]
UNITE THE ROAD: IATSE Stands in Solidarity with Actors’ Equity Association in Pursuit of Improved Working Conditions for Touring Workers
NEW YORK, NY — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) stands in full support of our Actors’ Equity Association colleagues in their ongoing negotiations with The Broadway League. […]
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Unions Launch Updated DEI Policy Priorities for the 118th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – Unions of professionals in the arts, entertainment, and media industries affiliated with the Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (DPE) announced their updated diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) […]
NLRB Unseals Atlanta Opera Hair and Makeup Artists’ Union Ballots After Two Years, Revealing Unanimous Support
The workers now await a precedent-setting ruling from the National NLRB Office on whether their election is valid. ATLANTA, GA — The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) unsealed and counted […]
Three IATSE Leaders Join Behind The Scenes Charity Board of Directors
The Behind the Scenes Foundation has added a number of new Board Members over the last six months intended to broaden industry representation and ensure continuity for future generations of […]
VFX-IATSE 2022 Rates and Conditions Study Paints Industry in Crisis, Underscores Mandate to Unionize
LOS ANGELES, CA — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees unveiled its first-ever official study regarding VFX workers’ rates and conditions, Wednesday. The findings paint a picture of an […]
U.S. Trade Representative Report Details Adverse Impact of Online Piracy on Entertainment Workers
WASHINGTON, DC — On January 31st, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released the findings of its 2022 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy (the […]
Behind the Scenes Charity Announces Mental Health First Aid and Bystander Intervention Training Dates
Become a certified Mental Health First Aider in 2023 and make a real difference. Take an active role in helping to care for those you work with. Expand your skill […]
Congress responds to IATSE advocacy, Delivers Record Federal Arts Funding and Increase for NLRB
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives passed one final piece of legislation before concluding the 117th Congress and responded to IATSE advocacy by delivering on […]
