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 […]
Remembering Sarah Jones
Seven years ago today, Sarah Elizabeth Jones was tragically killed and several others were injured by a train while on set for the film ‘Midnight Rider’. It was the most […]
Daniel Di Tolla, Longtime Director of IATSE Stagecraft Department, Announces Retirement
NEW YORK, NY — Second generation IATSE member and 16-year lead of The IATSE Stagecraft Department, Daniel Di Tolla, announced his retirement February 8, 2021.“It has been an honor and a privilege […]
Congress Introduces PRO Act, IATSE Commends Bill as Most Significant Labor Reforms Since Depression
WASHINGTON D.C. — In November, working people across the country went to the polls to demand an economy that works for them. By re-introducing the Protect the Right to Organize […]
IATSE Remembers Daniel J. Kerins
NEW YORK, NY — It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of Gold Card Member and Retired Local 2 Business Manager Emeritus, Daniel “Danny” J. Kerins. […]
IATSE Offers Labour Assistance to Prime Minister Trudeau to Build Field Vaccination Sites
January 29, 2021 The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada Ottawa Ontario Via E-mail Dear Prime Minister: As an International Vice President and the Director of […]
Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society Workers Vote to Join the ACWU IATSE B778
VANCOUVER, BC – Workers at Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society have unanimously voted for union representation and have joined the Arts and Cultural Workers Union (ACWU), IATSE Local B778. Cineworks, a […]
IATSE Mourns the Passing of Former AFL-CIO President John Sweeney
John spent his career fighting so that every working-class family could have the American Dream, and perhaps most importantly, he understood the indispensable role that unionism had in achieving that […]
