IATSE Organizes, Wins Contract for ‘El Cuartito” Film Workers in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is open for business and the producers on the island know it! With an enticing tax incentive program that encourages projects to utilize the skills of local talent […]
House passes Protecting the Right to Organize Act, a major victory for IATSE workers.
In a major victory for IATSE members and working people across the United States, yesterday the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2474, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act […]
IATSE urges Congress to support the Protecting the Right to Organize Act
Yesterday, Matthew D. Loeb, International President, IATSE sent a letter urging Members of Congress to support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, H.R. 2474, and to oppose weakening […]
Financial relief available for IATSE members affected by Puerto Rico Earthquakes
Since December 28th, 2019, there have been nearly 1,000 tremors and aftershocks affecting our Sisters and Brothers in Puerto Rico, the largest of which clocked in at 6.4 on the […]
IATSE rejects Grassley-Alexander multiemployer pension proposal, urges Senate action on Butch Lewis Act
Today, Matthew D. Loeb, International President, IATSE sent a letter expressing grave concern with the Grassley-Alexander Multiemployer Pension Recapitalization and Reform Plan and explicitly rejecting its implementation. The letter also […]
Government Spending Deal Repeals “Cadillac Tax” and Increases Federal Arts Funding
This week – in an unexpected, but welcome development – Congress reached a bipartisan spending deal that funds the government through September 2020 and delivers two significant legislative wins for […]
The Official Bulletin: 2019 Q4 / No. 666
IATSE and ABAS offer free legal support to MPC Vancouver workers laid off just weeks before Christmas
VANCOUVER, BC – The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and the Art Babbitt Appreciation Society (ABAS) will be providing free legal support to workers from MPC Vancouver who […]
Front-of-House a United Front as Artscape Workers Vote for IATSE B173 Representation
TORONTO, ON – On November 29 the ballot box was opened, showing front-of-house workers at Artscape had voted overwhelmingly for representation by IATSE Local B173. A few ballots have not […]
IATSE members showcase crafts for Congress at “Beyond the Red Carpet: Movie & TV Magic Day”
Last week, IATSE, along with numerous stakeholders from the film and television industry, gathered with Members of Congress for the “Beyond The Red Carpet: Movie & TV Magic Day” on […]
