Encore Philadelphia Workers Demand Fair Contract After Years of Stagnant Wages

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Encore workers in Philadelphia, represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 8, are fighting for a fair contract after multiple years of stagnant […]
IATSE on Executive Order Attacking Federal Workers’ Labor Rights: ‘Once a union buster, always a union buster.’

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) condemns the Trump administration’s executive order stripping ~700,000 federal workers of their right to join together and collectively bargain. This unfounded and […]
Women’s History Month Recap

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we reflect on the incredible contributions of the IATSE Sisters who make our union and the entertainment industry stronger every day. From […]
Joint Statement: IATSE and ‘The Last Story of David Allen’ Producers Announce Agreement Covering Crew

Memphis, TN–International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and The Last Story of David Allen (LSDA) are pleased to announce the successful negotiation of a mutually beneficial agreement. Both parties […]
IATSE Applauds Warner, Tillis Led Reintroduction of Performing Artist Tax Parity Act in U.S. Senate

Washington, D.C. — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) applauds Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) for reintroducing the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (PATPA) in […]
Atlantic Theater Production Workers Ratify First Union Contract, End Strike

New York, NY — Production crewmembers at Atlantic Theater Company have voted to ratify a tentative agreement reached on March 10th and are set to become among the first not-for-profit […]
Statement on United States-Canada Relations

The IATSE has a proud history of representing behind the scenes entertainment workers in the United States and Canada since 1898. Working in collaboration and in solidarity with members from […]
IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb Meets with Kennedy Center Workers Amid Recent Cancellations

WASHINGTON, DC — This week, IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb visited the Kennedy Center to meet with IATSE members, hear their concerns, and show solidarity as behind-the-scenes workers face […]
Food and Beverage Workers at The Fillmore Philadelphia Unionize with IATSE Local B-29

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Food and beverage employees at The Fillmore Philadelphia have made history by voting overwhelmingly to unionize with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local B-29. […]
JOINT STATEMENT: Atlantic Theater Company and IATSE Reach Tentative Agreement Covering Production Workforce

New York, NY – Atlantic Theater Company and The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) are pleased to announce a tentative agreement covering nearly one-hundred production workers employed by […]