Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, Journée nationale des peuples autochtones (au Canada)
National Indigenous Peoples Day, observed annually on June 21st, serves as a significant occasion to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis […]
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 […]
IATSE Honors Juneteenth: Celebrating Liberation and Labor History
The IATSE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee recognizes Juneteenth as a day of celebration, jubilation, and liberation. On June 19, 1865 enslaved African people in Galveston, TX were made aware […]
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Box Office and Group Sales Workers Unanimously Ratify First Union Contract with IATSE Local 154
ASHLAND, OR — Sixteen Box Office and Group Sales workers at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) have unanimously ratified their first union contract with IATSE Local 154, marking a major […]
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 Local 122 Ratifies Strong New Agreement with Encore
IATSE Local 122 has issued the following release on the newly ratified agreement with Encore Global: San Diego, CA — After several months of collective action, IATSE Local 122 is […]
Production Workers at Wilmington’s Grand Opera House Unionize with IATSE Local 8
Wilmington, DE – In a significant victory for Wilmington’s arts and entertainment community, 18 production workers at The Grand Opera House have voted to unionize with the International Alliance of […]
Arizona Theatre Company Workers Vote Unanimously to Join IATSE Local 415
Tucson, AZ — Fifteen production employees at the Arizona Theatre Company’s Tucson branch have voted unanimously to be represented by The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 415, […]
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 […]
