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.
House passes the PRO Act, sends landmark labor law reform bill to Senate
This evening the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act by a vote of 225-206. The bill passed largely along party-lines with all but […]
Congress Passes American Rescue Plan Act Following Biden Proposal, Delivers Comprehensive Relief for IATSE Members
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed the Senate amended language of the American Rescue Plan Act by a vote of 220-211. The bill once again passed largely along party-lines, […]
IATSE Celebrates International Women’s Day
As we celebrate #InternationalWomen’sDay, women throughout the world face a triple threat under the pandemic. The threat is economic, as more women have left or been forced out of their […]
