IATSE Local 423 Organizes New Mexico Symphony

IATSE Local 423, Albuquerque, New Mexico won an election to represent the employees of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra on December 19, 2003. The election stems from a petition filed […]
IATSE Supports New Democratic Party of Canada

After federal legislation was passed in Canada that severely limited corporate and union financial donations to political parties, Jack Layton, leader of the federal New Democratic Party (NDP) contacted the […]
First Agreement Concluded with StageLite Manitoba

With the assistance of the International, Local 63 Winnipeg concluded bargaining a first collective agreement with the recently certified StageLite Manitoba Ltd., a lighting and sound rental shop. The new […]
Alliance for Economic Justice (IATSE Joins 16 Other Unions in New Organization

charter members of the Alliance for Economic Justice (AEJ), an organization formed in October 2003 which [now] consists of 17 unions. The focus of the AEJ is to focus on […]
The Ellen Degeneres Show Signs IATSE Pact

“The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and WAD Productions has agreed to IATSE representation, it was announced by International President Thomas C. Short. The single production contract falls under the Video Tape […]
IATSE Local 7 Secures Agreement with Clearchannel

IATSE Local 7, Denver, Colorado concluded negotiations on October 31, 2003 for the collective bargaining agreement with Clearchannel Entertainment. This agreement is the culmination of an organizing drive initiated by […]
IATSE Organizes Toronto Craftservice Employees

Late in 2002, craftservice employees working in the motion picture industry in Toronto approached IATSE Local 411 for representation. The local subsequently organized those working in the industry and, with […]
IATSE Organizes The Grand Theatre in London, Ontario

IATSE Local 828 was successful in organizing scenic artists and prop builders at The Grand Theatre in London, Ontario. The vote was conducted on October 31, 2003 and was won […]
IATSE Organizes Bobwell Productions

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes won the right to represent Bobwell Productions, creators of “Blind Date” and “The 5th Wheel,” it was announced by Thomas C. Short, International […]
Stone Core Films Shut Down Commercial Production

After an attempt by the IATSE to organize a non-union commercial for Wal Mart, Stone Core Films refused to negotiate and shut down the production, in was announced by Thomas […]