Vertigo Theatre Stage Employees Choose IATSE Representation in Decisive Vote!

CALGARY, AB — Stagehands at one of Calgary’s last unrepresented professional venues voted In July to be represented by 1600-Member Calgary-based IATSE Local 212. Today, the Alberta Labour Relations Board determined […]
Sunbelt Film and Television Rentals Employees in Canada Win First Collective Agreement

TORONTO, ON — Nearly two years after certifying, employees at Sunbelt Film and Television Rentals in Toronto, formerly known as William F. White International, have ratified their first collective agreement with […]
ACWU IATSE B778 and Flyover Canada Reach First Agreement

VANCOUVER, BC – The Arts and Cultural Workers Union (ACWU) IATSE B778 and Flyover Vancouver have successfully concluded bargaining their first collective agreement. Workers at the Flyover certified with IATSE B778 in […]
IATSE Joins AFL-CIO Call to Strike Reckless Ban on State AI Policy from Budget Reconciliation Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) joined the AFL-CIO and 18 national labor organizations in urging the Senate to remove a dangerous provision from the […]
STATEMENT: Federal Raids and Military Crackdown Jeopardize Freedoms, Communities, and Jobs

LOS ANGELES, CA — IATSE released the following statement, Monday: “As a union that consists of immigrants and children of immigrants, IATSE is deeply troubled by the ongoing federal raids in […]
IATSE VFX Members Overwhelmingly Ratify First Three Contracts With Major Studios in the US

LOS ANGELES, CA —Visual Effects (VFX) workers for Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Pictures, and movie franchise Avatar have voted overwhelmingly to approve their first collective bargaining agreements since unionizing in […]
Three US Policy Developments Regarding Artificial Intelligence for Behind-the-Scenes Entertainment Workers

WASHINGTON D.C. — In a statement Wednesday, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) commended Part 3 of the U.S. Copyright Office’s Report on artificial intelligence (AI), questioned the […]
IATSE Signs Special Ambassador & Coalition Letter to Trump to Support Film & TV Jobs With Congressional Reconciliation Priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), alongside entertainment unions, guilds, studios, industry stakeholders, and Hollywood Special Ambassadors Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone, has urged Congress […]
IATSE Supports Liberal Party Campaign Promise to Strengthen the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

OTTAWA, ON – The Liberal Party of Canada has committed to strengthening and modernizing the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), and IATSE stands firmly in support of this campaign promise. In […]
Statement on United States-Canada Relations

The IATSE has a proud history of representing behind the scenes entertainment workers in the United States and Canada since 1898. Working in collaboration and in solidarity with members from […]