An Open Memorandum from John J. Sweeney, President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organization (AFL-CIO)

As the tsunami tragedy continues to unfold, no words can describe the horror and suffering of the millions of people affected. The death toll at this writing is already over […]
IATSE Members Overwhelmingly Ratify Contract with KTTV and Fox Digita

Rank and file members from two separate bargaining units overwhelmingly ratified individual contracts covering workers at both KTTV and Fox Digital in Los Angeles, International President Thomas C. Short announced. […]
IATSE Vegas Local 720 Solidifies Reach Throughout the City

Magic Hour Lighting & Grip Rental Signs Contract Local Renews Groundbreaking Contract IATSE President Thomas C. Short proudly announced that IATSE Local 720 continues to expand its reach throughout the […]
Local 871 Makes Its Mark on the Charity Scene as a Notable Donor

The inaugural year of the Local 871 Charity Fund was a generous success with $1,279 donated to nonprofit organizations in support of the volunteer efforts of members from Local 871, […]
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry: Companies, Unions in Lehigh, Lackawanna, Luzerne Counties Receive Governor’s Award

HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ — On behalf of PA Gov. Edward Rendell, Labor & Industry Secretary Stephen M. Schmerin today presented four companies, one each in Lehigh and Luzerne […]
Animation Artists for The Simpsons and King of the Hill Vote Overwhelmingly to be Representative by the Animation Guild Local 839 IATSE

Hollywood, California, November 1,2004 – By a vote of 166 to 20, employees of DPS Film Roman in North Hollywood have voted to be represented by the Animation Guild, Local […]
Fox Sports International Elects IATSE for Representation

IATSE overwhelmingly won the right to represent Fox Sports International in an NLRB election held October 13, 2004, it was announced by Thomas C. Short, International President. The approximately 50 […]
IATSE “Get Out The Vote” Efforts

There is no doubt that everyone knows how important the upcoming Presidential Election will be in the United States, and how close an election it is expected to be. The […]
Local 828 Wins Certification of National Ballet of Canada

Toronto, ON – On October 6, 2004, the Ontario Labour Relations Board released a decision granting I.A.T.S.E. Local 828 bargaining rights for scenic artists and prop makers employed by The […]
IATSE and Picture Vision Strike Chord Under National Music Video Agreement

Organizers from the IATSE and Locals 491, 600 and 492 were successful in signing Nashville, TN-based, Picture Vision to the National Music Video Agreement, it was announced today by IATSE […]