Sports broadcast technicians given the cold shoulder by Sinclair Broadcasting Group

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK, NY — As sports broadcast technicians were heading into two of their busiest months, COVID-19 took hold of the nation. First the NBA came to […]
IATSE Union launches mutual aid effort, iatsecares.org

New York, NY — IATSE launched its mutual aid program, dubbed Coronavirus Active Response and Engagement Service (C.A.R.E.S.) on Saturday. Through a new website, iatsecares.org the program facilitates volunteer deliveries […]
IATSE launches mutual aid effort

New York, NY — IATSE launched its mutual aid program, dubbed Coronavirus Active Response and Engagement Service (C.A.R.E.S.) on Saturday. Through a new website, iatsecares.org the program facilitates volunteer deliveries for at-risk members, […]
Congress passes “CARES” Act providing immediate economic relief for entertainment workers

Washington – In its latest response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, Congress has passed a third package of emergency relief legislation, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security “CARES” […]
Congress passes “CARES” Act providing relief for Entertainment Workers

WASHINGTON, DC — In its latest response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, Congress has passed a third package of emergency relief legislation, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security […]
Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault Meets with IATSE International & Local Leaders regarding Industry Support Around COVID-19

TORONTO, ON – Today, the IATSE was granted an exclusive audience with Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault to discuss ways in which the federal government could best support the […]
IATSE facilitates 80,000 letters to Congress in campaign to support displaced entertainment workers

For Immediate release: March 19th, 2020 New York, NY — IATSE announced Wednesday that members and allies have sent over 80,000 letters over two days to Congress urging lawmakers to […]
IATSE Facilitates 100,000 letters to congress in CARES act campaign

NEW YORK, NY — IATSE announced Wednesday that members and allies have sent over 80,000 letters over two days to Congress urging lawmakers to include displaced entertainment workers in a […]
FINANCIAL RELIEF AVAILABLE FOR IATSE MEMBERS AFFECTED BY UTAH EARTHQUAKE

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake shook Utah’s Salt Lake City area Wednesday morning and was felt by an estimated 2.73 million people. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that it was the […]
IATSE Commits $2.5 Million to Entertainment Charities amid Coronavirus Crisis

New York, NY — With thousands of entertainment workers displaced as a result of social distancing measures to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the IATSE General Executive Board […]