Week One: IATSE-AMPTP Hollywood Basic Agreement General Negotiations and Joint MPI Benefits Update

In the first week of negotiations between the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and the Hollywood Studios, who are represented by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television […]
IATSE to Power Up Presence at 2024 Game Developers Conference, to Host Official Panel

SAN FRANSISCO, CA — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is leveling up its engagement with the gameworker community by sending a robust team of organizers, representatives, and […]
IATSE Launches 2024 VFX Return to Work Survey Amid Significant Momentum

LOS ANGELES, CA — IATSE is set to launch its second annual study into how Visual Effects (VFX) workers’ pay rates and working conditions compare to industry standards, the union […]
Day One: MPIPHP / Basic Benefits Negotiations Update

On March 4, at approximately 2:00pm (Pacific Time), Negotiating Committee members representing IATSE’s 13 West Coast Studio Locals, as well as representatives from IATSE Local 52, IATSE Local 161, The […]
2024 IATSE-AMPTP Pre-Bargaining Update

Ahead of IATSE’s upcoming negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) beginning on March 4, 2024, the union is issuing the following update: This week, the […]
Remembering J.C. Spike Osorio, Local 728

On behalf of the family of our late member, J.C. “Spike” Osorio, we are sharing this remembrance: “He was the best person who cared for all living things, a person […]
IATSE, Teamsters & Hollywood Basic Crafts to Jointly Negotiate MPIPHP Benefits With AMPTP

For the first time since 1988, IATSE, Teamsters, IBEW, OPCMIA, UA and LiUNA! will bargain pension and health benefits together with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers (AMPTP). […]
‘Avatar’ VFX Artists Vote to Unionize with IATSE By Overwhelming 75% Support

LOS ANGELES, CA — Visual effects (VFX) artists employed by a subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios, best known for working on James Cameron’s ‘Avatar’ film series through Lightstorm Entertainment productions, […]
Six New International General Executive Board Members, One Trustee Elected to Serve IATSE Membership

NASHVILLE, TN — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) announced the election of six new members to its International General Executive Board, Monday. This follows the retirement of […]
IATSE Declares Support for American Federation of Musicians In Negotiations with Film and TV Studios

LOS ANGELES, CA — IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb released the following statement: “The IATSE stands behind the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) in their pursuit of a fair, […]