Commemorating Indigenous Peoples Day

Indigenous People’s Day reimagines the formerly named Columbus Day and shifts from a celebration of colonialism into an opportunity for reflection on the experiences and history of Native Americans and […]
Stagehands and the Kennedy Center’s Management Reach Agreement on a New Contract

WASHINGTON – Following late-night bargaining Friday and a unanimous vote to strike earlier this week, stagehands represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 22 have reached an agreement for […]
North Shore Music Theatre Stagehands Prevail in Strike for Livable Wages

North Shore Music Theatre stage crew thrilled to return to dazzle audiences Beverly, MA – Tonight, the show will go on at North Shore Music Theatre. Experienced stage crew will […]
MAMMA MIA! STRIKE AT NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE

The show will not go on at North Shore Music Theatre as dozens of stagehands walk-off job. NSMT owner Bill Hanney allegedly took over $4,000,000 in taxpayer-funded pandemic loans and […]
By a Nearly Unanimous Margin, IATSE Members in TV and Film Production Vote to Authorize a Nationwide Strike

Results show 90 percent of eligible union voters cast ballots, with more than 98 percent of them in support of strike authorization. Members of 36 local unions, representing 60,000 workers […]
Schiff, Padilla and 118 Members of Congress Call for Improved Wages and Working Conditions for Behind-the-Scenes Entertainment Workers

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), along with 118 Senators and Members of the House sent a letter to the Alliance of Motion Picture […]
At least $1 million for Cineflix workers in class action lawsuit proposed settlement

Deal could include first-ever union contract in Factual TV TORONTO (Sept. 27, 2021) – Two of Canada’s top media and entertainment unions say they’re pleased with the proposed settlement of […]
Titmouse Workers Ratify IATSE’s First Animation Agreement in Canada

VANCOUVER, BC – On September 24, animation workers at Titmouse Vancouver made history by voting to ratify the IATSE’s first animation agreement in Canada. Ballots revealed a resounding 96.9% in support of […]
Statement: IATSE President Calls on Members to Authorize Strike

Dear Brothers, Sisters and Kin, I write you with a deep sense of commitment to addressing your profound concerns with respect to the wages, terms and conditions under which you […]
AMPTP Film and Television Negotiations Stalled, Union to Hold Nationwide Strike Authorization Vote

LOS ANGELES, CA — After months of negotiating successor contracts to the Producer-IATSE Basic Agreement, and the Theatrical and Television Motion Picture Area Standards Agreement, the Alliance of Motion Picture […]