Taking Necessary Time to Negotiate COVID-19 Safety Agreement Modifications
Current Agreement Will Remain in Effect During Interim Period Los Angeles, CA — The Directors Guild of America (DGA), International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) […]
IATSE DEI Committee Statement: Asian-American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month in the United States, and Asian and South Asian Heritage Month in Canada.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, incidents of anti-Asian racism have surged. Those who are or are perceived to be Asian, are experiencing stigma, racism, and prejudice. We stand with our Asian, […]
ACWU IATSE B778 and the Contemporary Art Gallery Reach First Agreement
VANCOUVER, BC – The Arts and Cultural Workers Union (ACWU) IATSE B-778 and the Contemporary Art Gallery (CAG) have successfully concluded bargaining their first collective agreement. Workers at CAG voted […]
Despite Many Positives, Canadian Federal Budget 2021 Doesn’t Fully Contemplate Entertainment Workers
TORONTO, ON – Canada’s new federal budget, unveiled on April 19, contains much good news for working families but one very large concern for entertainment workers. Federal Budget 2021, announced […]
The Longest Shift Portraits: Capturing Local 705 Costumer, Lindsey Clough and Makeup Artist Jasmine Dashtizad
Last March, California was the first US state to enforce a mandatory stay-at-home order in hopes to help curb the spread of COVID-19. Now that California pandemic restrictions have been […]
IATSE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Condemns Asian Hate
NEW YORK, NY — It was with heavy hearts that we all took the news of the devastating racist attack on Asian women in Atlanta, Georgia in March. Our condolences go […]
IATSE Organizes Broadcast Techs at Program Productions in South Florida
Miami, FL — More than 150 broadcast technicians employed by Program Productions, Inc. in South Florida will receive annual raises, health and retirement contributions, and enjoy improved working conditions under […]
The Official Bulletin: 2021 Q1 / No. 671
VIDEO: What does the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act mean for IATSE families?
IATSE Interantional President Matthew D. Loeb and Political & Legislative director, Tyler McIntosh, sat down to explain what’s in the American Rescue Plan Act, which was passed into law and signed by President Joe Biden on March 11th, 2021.
VIDEO: IATSE Local One President testifies to NYC Council regarding union busting at Metropolitan Opera
IATSE International Vice President and Local One President, James J. Claffey Jr., testified to the New York City Council about how the Metropolitan Opera’s “management” is using the Covid virus as leverage to take away conditions from workers. Instead of negotiating fairly, the Met has locked out Local One Stagehands and outsouces behind the scenes shop work to other countries and areas.
