Hot News for Hot Docs as Front-of-House Workers Vote for Representation

TORONTO, ON – Front-of-house workers at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema can now add a new descriptor to themselves: union member. The workers, which include cinema box office attendants, concessions […]
15,000 sign petition demanding Sinclair offer real support to unemployed sports broadcast technicians

NEW YORK, NY — As Sinclair refuses to improve upon their contemptuous offer of $2,500 loans to unemployed broadcast techs; over 15,000 allies singed a petition to Sinclair CEO Christopher […]
IATSE Strongly Condemns Coronavirus Related Racism

Matthew D. Loeb, International President of the IATSE, has released the following statement: “One of the most devastating impacts of the unprecedented coronavirus health crisis has been the rise of […]
ETCP certified technicians skills crucial in emergency field hospitals

NEW YORK, NY — As COVID-19 impacts almost every aspect of the entertainment industry, ETCP Certified Technicians, with support of the IATSE (The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees), are […]
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 […]