California IATSE Council Applauds Passage of SB 799

LOS ANGELES — The California IATSE Council (CIC) applauds the passage of SB 799 by the California legislature, which extends unemployment benefits to striking workers, an important major victory for […]
Marvel Studios VFX Workers Unanimously Vote to Unionize with IATSE, Marking Historic First

LOS ANGELES, CA — Marvel Studios’ Visual Effects (VFX) Workers unanimously voted in favor of unionizing with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) in an election held by […]
Historic National Agreement Between Writers Guild of Canada and IATSE on Script Coordinators

Script coordinators now have access to union and guild representation across Canada Toronto, ON – September 11, 2023: The Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) and IATSE have reached a historic, […]
Production Workers Guild Local 111 Chartered as New National Local Union Within IATSE

NEW YORK, NY — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) proudly announced the chartering of a new national Local: The Production Workers Guild Local 111, Friday. ‘PWG’ Local […]
Local 700 Member Shiran Carolyn Amir Wins $40k in Union Plus Contest, Pledges Winnings to Entertainment Community Fund

Los Angeles, CA — This Labor Day, one IATSE member won big. Motion Picture Editors Guild (MPEG), IATSE Local 700 member, Shiran Carolyn Amir, was announced Monday as the $40,000 […]
2023 Gameworkers.org Rates and Conditions Survey Results: Games a ‘Parallel Reality’ within Entertainment

LOS ANGELES, CA — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) unveiled the findings of their 2023 Gameworkers.org Rates and Conditions Survey, Friday. The findings reveal the gaming industry […]
IATSE’s Matthew D. Loeb Re-Elected to the UNI Global Union World Executive Board

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) announced the re-election of their International President, Matthew D. Loeb, to the UNI Global Union World Executive Board, Thursday. […]
Historic First: Touring Physical Therapists Join IATSE

New York, NY — Eighteen performing arts physical therapists, athletic trainers, and massage therapists employed by NEURO TOUR on various live theatrical tours such as The Lion King, Wicked, and […]
MPTF, IATSE, Teamsters, Food Drive Supports Entertainment Industry Workers Amid Work Stoppages

BURBANK, CA – On August 24th, the power of unity and solidarity was on full display on the Motion Picture and Television Fund (MPTF) Campus, where an incredible team of […]
Walt Disney Pictures VFX Workers File for Historic Unionization Election with Labor Board

LOS ANGELES, CA — Visual Effects (VFX) crews at Walt Disney Pictures filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for an election to unionize with the backing of the […]