Celebrating Black History Month
As we observe Black History Month, we reaffirm a simple truth: Black history is American history! The story of our nation and of the labor movement cannot be told without […]
Kennedy Center Unions Demand Transparency and Worker Protections in the Event of a Temporary Shutdown
In response to President Donald Trump’s public announcement of a planned two-year shutdown of the Kennedy Center, Kennedy Center Arts Workers United — consisting of Actors’ Equity Association (Equity), American […]
Escalating Federal Immigration Enforcement Violence Threatens Constitutional Rights, Worker Safety
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Our union is outraged and gravely concerned by the killings of Minnesota workers and community members as part of recent federal immigration enforcement operations. These shootings by […]
Production Workers at Arena Stage Vote to Join IATSE
Washington, DC — Approximately 80 backstage production workers at Arena Stage, one of the nation’s leading regional theaters, have voted to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). […]
Dr. King’s Call for Economic Justice Still Guides the Fight for Workers’ Rights Today – IATSE
“In our society, it is immoral to advocate rights in the political sphere and deny them in the economic sphere. The right to a good job, to fair wages, to […]
Statement: Trump Administration Reverses NIOSH Cuts After Worker Outcry
Under immense pressure from working people, the Trump administration has reversed its dangerous cuts to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). This is a major victory for […]
Canadian Labour Congress Applies Sanctions Against Directors Guild of Canada for Raiding Bargaining Rights of the IATSE
OTTAWA, ON — On December 19th, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), found the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) guilty of raiding the bargaining rights of AQTIS Local 514 of the […]
Roll Credits: Highlights from 2025
Los Angeles Fires Relief and Response In January, the National Weather Service issued a wind warning impacting Burbank, where the West Coast Office is located, and much of the surrounding […]
Lights, Camera, Cheer! 2025 IATSE Holiday Photo Contest Winners & Highlights
The 2025 IATSE Holiday Photo Contest truly delivered the cheer! Submissions from our IA kin across the U.S. and Canada were nothing short of spectacular bursting with creativity, warmth, and […]
Wardrobe workers at Young People’s Theater vote unanimously to join IATSE
TORONTO, ON — Wardrobe workers at Young People’s Theatre (YPT) have voted unanimously to join IATSE Local 822, strengthening worker representation across one of Canada’s most respected theatre institutions. The […]
