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, […]
Pass the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act!

As 2023 comes to a close and another tax season approaches, many IATSE members are cruelly reminded of the added financial strain caused by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs […]
‘Avatar’ VFX Artists File For Union Election as Momentum for VFX Union Movement Grows

LOS ANGELES, CA — Visual Effects (VFX) workers employed by a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Studios filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for an election to unionize […]
Tech Meets Labor: IATSE Hails AFL-CIO, Microsoft Forward-Looking AI Partnership

LOS ANGELES, CA — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) applauds the new partnership between the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Unions (AFL-CIO) and Microsoft […]
Count Us In: Netflix Production Accountants Win Union Recognition

New York, NY – Netflix Production Accountants working in New York and New Jersey have reached an agreement with Netflix to be recognized as members of the International Alliance of […]
IATSE Commends SAG-AFTRA For Reaching Tentative Agreement Addressing Actors’ Unique Priorities

LOS ANGELES, CA — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) congratulates the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) for reaching a tentative agreement in […]
VFX Workers, Union Representatives Spotlight Industry Issues in Meeting with Congressional Labor Caucus

Washington, D.C. — In a move to address long-standing disparities and ensure equity for Visual Effects (VFX) workers within the motion picture and television industry, representatives from the International Alliance […]