IATSE announces two latest actions in drive toward inclusion
NEW YORK, NY — In our continued drive to increase inclusion and diversity within our community and union, we are announcing two specific actions. The first is reconstitution and expansion of our International Diversity, […]
IATSE: President Trump ends negotiations, abandons workers in need of COVID-19 relief
President Trump ends negotiations, abandons workers in need of COVID-19 relief. There is no other way to say it. Without a subsequent COVID-19 relief bill, entertainment workers and their families […]
IATSE: Trump’s COVID-19 Diagnosis May Mean Behind The Scenes Workers Were Exposed
The IATSE issued the following statement to members via email: Sisters, Brothers, and Kin — Though last night’s announcement that President Donald Trump contracted COVID-19 is unfortunate, it is also […]
Associated Designers of Canada Vote to Join IATSE!
TORONTO, ON – In a multi-day, online vote culminating on October 1st, members of the Associated Designers of Canada (ADC) have voted 95% in favour of joining the IATSE. For […]
Voter Registration, Vote by Mail, & 2020 Political Advocacy Resources
With just a handful of weeks until Election Day, implementation of the IATSE 2020 political program is in full swing. One of our primary focuses, over the summer and into […]
Returning to Work: IATSE Member Edward Lavin Talks the Future of Entertainment and Safety on Set.
“My wife and I were preparing for our honeymoon,” says Lavin. “However, due to COVID-19 our travel plans were canceled and our focus shifted primarily on our safety.” Edward Lavin […]
Employees of Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University Vote to Unionize
Pittsburgh, PA — Workers at the Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University unanimously voted for union representation on September 18th. A total of sixteen workers across Stagehands, Wardrobe, and Scenic […]
IATSE Member Daniel McManus Talks Returning to Work and Behind-the-Scenes of the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards
Local One and 4 Member, Daniel McManus works as a Crew Chief and says he’s thrilled to be returning back to work. “In March, I remember sitting on the set […]
Directive from IATSE President Regarding Covid-19 Safety Protocols
As our temporarily slowed economy has begun to reopen, we must continue to recognize the severity of the COVID-19 crisis and the lethality of this contagion. In recognition of the […]
AQTIS, IATSE 667 AND IATSE 514 JOIN FORCES!
Montreal, September 23, 2020 – AQTIS, IATSE 667 and IATSE 514 are pleased to announce that they are taking a major step to better meet their members’ needs. The Association […]
