VIDEO: Sinclair striking out with workers
While others in the sports and business world are stepping up to the plate, Sinclair Broadcast Group strikes out. Sinclair, owner of Regional Fox Sports Networks, turns its back on the workers who bring you sports while contnuing to score revenue.
VIDEO: Unemployment disbursement in Florida lagging as Disney furloughs employees
Florida has processed unemployment claims slower than every other US state. Paul Cox, President of Local 631, says Florida’s system is broken and folks in our industry are going several weeks without checks.
Local 205 Member Paul Arebalo Shares COVID-19 Story
COVID-19 essentially shut down all work in our jurisdiction. While I was away on a Broadway Tour, I watched from afar as the city of Austin cancelled SXSW, our Local’s […]
Joint Letter: A Message to the Working Professionals in the Entertainment Industry
Sisters, Brothers, Kin — The undersigned guilds and unions represent the diverse, professional workforce that, in ordinary times, come together on productions throughout each year to bring our stories to […]
Wardrobe Member Martha Schermerhorn Makes Cards For Patients During COVID-19 Crisis
We were all shocked! That was the first thought but then again, we also saw this coming. We were in the middle of hiring extras and ready to work and […]
Local 728 Vice President Greg Reeves Talks Outreach and Covid-19 Peer To Peer Assistant Program
Greg Reeves is Vice President for Local 728 and has been a part of the union for 25 years. He works for CBS Studio Center and helps facilitate equipment and […]
IATSE Priorities for Subsequent COVID-19 Relief Legislation
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees are requesting that congress prioritize the following in subsequent COVID-19 relief packages: Protect those performing essential work in news media and converting facilities […]
VIDEO: IATSE Partners with Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Due to COVID-19, the entertainment industry was shut down virtually overnight. As a result, many individuals found themselves in need of food assistance. For some of them, it was the first time they found themselves in this situation. IATSE teamed up with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to provide more than 800 meals to those who faced layoffs or reduced hours.
If you or somone you know is in need of food assistance, or are in a position to help those in need, please visit LAFoodBank.org.
FINANCIAL RELIEF AVAILABLE FOR IATSE MEMBERS AFFECTED BY RECENT TORNADOES
The recent tornadoes that moved through the Southern States over Easter weekend have left extensive destruction and have potentially affected some of your members. We are suggesting that those IATSE […]
Hair and Makeup Supervisor Susan Corrado’s COVID-19 Story
I am the Hair and Makeup Supervisor for new Broadway show, “Girl From The North Country”. On March 12th, is when we were first notified that this new show that […]
