Escalating Federal Immigration Enforcement Violence Threatens Constitutional Rights, Worker Safety

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Our union is outraged and gravely concerned by the killings of Minnesota workers and community members as part of recent federal immigration enforcement operations. These shootings by […]
Production Workers at Arena Stage Vote to Join IATSE

Washington, DC — Approximately 80 backstage production workers at Arena Stage, one of the nation’s leading regional theaters, have voted to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). […]
Dr. King’s Call for Economic Justice Still Guides the Fight for Workers’ Rights Today – IATSE

“In our society, it is immoral to advocate rights in the political sphere and deny them in the economic sphere. The right to a good job, to fair wages, to […]
Statement: Trump Administration Reverses NIOSH Cuts After Worker Outcry

Under immense pressure from working people, the Trump administration has reversed its dangerous cuts to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). This is a major victory for […]
Canadian Labour Congress Applies Sanctions Against Directors Guild of Canada for Raiding Bargaining Rights of the IATSE

OTTAWA, ON — On December 19th, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), found the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) guilty of raiding the bargaining rights of AQTIS Local 514 of the […]
Roll Credits: Highlights from 2025

Los Angeles Fires Relief and Response In January, the National Weather Service issued a wind warning impacting Burbank, where the West Coast Office is located, and much of the surrounding […]
Lights, Camera, Cheer! 2025 IATSE Holiday Photo Contest Winners & Highlights

The 2025 IATSE Holiday Photo Contest truly delivered the cheer! Submissions from our IA kin across the U.S. and Canada were nothing short of spectacular bursting with creativity, warmth, and […]
Wardrobe workers at Young People’s Theater vote unanimously to join IATSE

TORONTO, ON — Wardrobe workers at Young People’s Theatre (YPT) have voted unanimously to join IATSE Local 822, strengthening worker representation across one of Canada’s most respected theatre institutions. The […]
‘The Gun on Second Street’ Crew on Strike In West Virginia in Absence of Good Faith Negotiations

WHEELING, WV — A clear majority of film technicians working on The Gun on Second Street have signaled their united decision to form a union and bargain for industry-standard wages […]
Front of House Workers at Casa Bonita Vote to Join IATSE Local 7

Denver, CO — Front of House workers at Denver’s landmark restaurant and entertainment venue Casa Bonita have voted to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 7. […]