Local 665 President Tuia’ana Scanlan’s Road to IATSE and Talks the Importance of Representation On and Off Screen

In the quiet town of Orange, California, Tuia’ana Scanlan was a creative zealous college student majoring in Theatre at Chapman University. As his final undergraduate year approached, Scanlan says he […]
Local 322 Lorenzo Mack Talks COVID-19’s Impact On Entertainment Workers and Steps Towards a Diverse and Inclusive Union.

For Audio Engineer and Grip, Lorenzo Mack, the world of entertainment and theatre sparked his interest during his Sophomore year at Davidson College located in Davidson, North Carolina. “I took […]
Daniel Di Tolla, Longtime Director of IATSE Stagecraft Department, Announces Retirement

NEW YORK, NY — Second generation IATSE member and 16-year lead of The IATSE Stagecraft Department, Daniel Di Tolla, announced his retirement February 8, 2021.“It has been an honor and a privilege […]
Congress Introduces PRO Act, IATSE Commends Bill as Most Significant Labor Reforms Since Depression

WASHINGTON D.C. — In November, working people across the country went to the polls to demand an economy that works for them. By re-introducing the Protect the Right to Organize […]
IATSE Remembers Daniel J. Kerins

NEW YORK, NY — It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of Gold Card Member and Retired Local 2 Business Manager Emeritus, Daniel “Danny” J. Kerins. […]
IATSE Offers Labour Assistance to Prime Minister Trudeau to Build Field Vaccination Sites

January 29, 2021 The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada Ottawa Ontario Via E-mail Dear Prime Minister: As an International Vice President and the Director of […]
IATSE Mourns the Passing of Former AFL-CIO President John Sweeney

John spent his career fighting so that every working-class family could have the American Dream, and perhaps most importantly, he understood the indispensable role that unionism had in achieving that […]
Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society Workers Vote to Join the ACWU IATSE B778

VANCOUVER, BC – Workers at Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society have unanimously voted for union representation and have joined the Arts and Cultural Workers Union (ACWU), IATSE Local B778. Cineworks, a […]
Richard Montgomery Shares His IATSE Journey and Speaks on Being a Black Male President for Local B-29

“I enjoy advocating for all union members. Protecting rights and building a secure future for the membership is my passion”, says Front of House Workers Union IATSE Local B-29 President […]
IATSE Offers Labor and Infrastructure to White House COVID Response Team to Build Field Vaccination Sites

The President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: January 25, 2021 This letter is to formally offer the White House COVID Response Team […]