IATSE Earmarks $2 Million in Support of Members Affected by Ongoing WGA Strike

LOS ANGELES, CA — The General Executive Board of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) unanimously approved $2 million to be distributed through industry-recognized charities to support IATSE […]
SAG-AFTRA, Teamsters, IATSE, Writers Guild Issue Joint Statement in Solidarity with Directors Guild of America

Los Angeles, CA — As the Directors Guild of America’s negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) enter their final scheduled week, the International Alliance of […]
IATSE Launches Commission on Artificial Intelligence

LOS ANGELES, CA — International President Matthew D. Loeb announced the creation of the IATSE Commission on Artificial Intelligence, Thursday. The commission will bring together IATSE members and representatives at […]
IATSE Praises Nomination of Deborah Robinson for Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, IATSE praises President Biden’s nomination of Deborah Robinson to serve as Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC). Robinson is eminently qualified for this role and IATSE has […]
IATSE President Issues Statement of Support for Writers as Strike Deadline Approaches

LOS ANGELES, CA — Matthew D. Loeb, International President for the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), issued the following statement Tuesday: “IATSE supports the Writers Guild of America […]
IATSE Commends Reps. Chu and Buchanan for Continuing Fight to Restore Tax Fairness for Arts Workers

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Judy Chu (D-CA) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) once again introduced the bipartisan Performing Artists Tax Parity Act (PATPA) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The […]
More Workers at Tarragon Theatre Vote to Join IATSE

TORONTO, ON– Scenic artists and props builders at the Tarragon Theatre have become the latest group to vote for IATSE representation. After reaching out to IATSE Local 828 in early March, […]
Union Professionals, Including SDC’s Laura Penn, Appointed to the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, President Biden announced his appointees to the reestablished President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. The appointees include Laura Penn, executive director of the Stage Directors and Choreographers […]
Philadelphia Ballet Wardrobe Shop Workers Vote to Join IATSE Local 799

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The IATSE is proud to announce the workers at the Philadelphia Ballet wardrobe shop have voted unanimously to join IATSE Local 799. The shop, which is responsible […]
International President Loeb Meets with Prominent Legislators in Washington D.C. to Advance IATSE Federal Issue Agenda

WASHINGTON, DC – International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) International President Matthew D. Loeb recently traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with key federal legislators and advocate for the […]