IATSE Praises Reps. Chu and Buchanan For Reintroducing Performing Artists Tax Parity Act
Today, Representatives Judy Chu (D-CA) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) reintroduced the bipartisan Performing Artists Tax Parity Act (PATPA) in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation provides a necessary update […]
IATSE Launches Live Events Organizing Blitz, Secures Seven Iconic Pacific Northwest Venues
Washington State — On Tuesday, IATSE Local 15 ratified area standard addendums to the existing agreement between the union’s International and Tri State Stage Labor, ensuring hundreds of Live Events workers […]
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
