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 […]
IATSE Statement on Canada as “The 51st State”
For over a century, Canada and the U.S. have stood shoulder-to-shoulder and prospered. Though there are distinct differences, the two countries share much in terms of values and culture, as […]
FILM & TV UNIONS AND GUILDS LAUNCH “FAIR” COALITION TO DEMAND RESPONSIBLE INDUSTRY POLICY & FAIR USE OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS
Eight major unions and guilds question Telefilm at Annual Public Assembly on investment in projects that fail to sign or respect collective agreements Toronto – Unions and guilds representing over […]
Unions and Guilds Press Telefilm On Lack of Protections for Cast, Crew and Creatives
Eight major unions and guilds send letter to Telefilm on agency’s continued investments in projects that refuse to sign or respect collective agreements Toronto – In a letter sent today […]
