Despite Many Positives, Canadian Federal Budget 2021 Doesn’t Fully Contemplate Entertainment Workers
TORONTO, ON – Canada’s new federal budget, unveiled on April 19, contains much good news for working families but one very large concern for entertainment workers. Federal Budget 2021, announced […]
IATSE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Condemns Asian Hate
NEW YORK, NY — It was with heavy hearts that we all took the news of the devastating racist attack on Asian women in Atlanta, Georgia in March. Our condolences go […]
IATSE Organizes Broadcast Techs at Program Productions in South Florida
Miami, FL — More than 150 broadcast technicians employed by Program Productions, Inc. in South Florida will receive annual raises, health and retirement contributions, and enjoy improved working conditions under […]
House passes the PRO Act, sends landmark labor law reform bill to Senate
This evening the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act by a vote of 225-206. The bill passed largely along party-lines with all but […]
Congress Passes American Rescue Plan Act Following Biden Proposal, Delivers Comprehensive Relief for IATSE Members
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed the Senate amended language of the American Rescue Plan Act by a vote of 220-211. The bill once again passed largely along party-lines, […]
IATSE Celebrates International Women’s Day
As we celebrate #InternationalWomen’sDay, women throughout the world face a triple threat under the pandemic. The threat is economic, as more women have left or been forced out of their […]
IATSE Celebrates Women’s History Month
Dear Local Officers — The IATSE has a rich, hidden history of women who have risen above the barriers to aspire to strengthen our Union. Over the years, we have […]
IATSE Lauds House Passage of American Rescue Plan Act, Urges Swift Senate Action
Early this morning, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan Act, the first step in providing comprehensive COVID-19 relief to behind-the-scenes entertainment workers still reeling from the […]
IATSE’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Concludes Black History Month
Although Black History month is coming to an end, the IATSE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee wishes to continue acknowledging and highlighting the presence of our Black and Brown Sisters, […]
IATSE Pride Committee commends US House on passage of the Equality Act
We applaud the US House of Representatives for passing the Equality Act (H.R. 5). This important legislation amends existing civil rights laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1967 and […]
