IATSE hires Epidemiologists to Consult on Reopening Procedures
BOSTON, MA — IATSE announced Monday they have hired a team of three epidemiologists to consult the union on best practices for workers in the entertainment industry to safely return […]
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Meets with IATSE Leaders Across Canada
TORONTO, ON – The IATSE held a meeting today with Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on the entertainment industry, and what supports are […]
House Democrats Unveil HEROES Act, Addressing Many IATSE Legislative Priorities
House Democrats Unveil HEROES Act, Addressing Many IATSE Legislative Priorities WASHINGTON — House Democrats on Tuesday introduced H.R. 6800, The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, a […]
IATSE C.A.R.E.S. Partners with “Coming Together Vancouver” to Support Frontline Workers
VANCOUVER, BC – IATSE C.A.R.E.S., a North American campaign that provides volunteer member-to-member support during the COVID-19 pandemic, is partnering with Coming Together Vancouver to increase the number of volunteers […]
Joint Letter: A Message to the Working Professionals in the Entertainment Industry
Sisters, Brothers, Kin — The undersigned guilds and unions represent the diverse, professional workforce that, in ordinary times, come together on productions throughout each year to bring our stories to […]
IATSE Priorities for Subsequent COVID-19 Relief Legislation
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees are requesting that congress prioritize the following in subsequent COVID-19 relief packages: Protect those performing essential work in news media and converting facilities […]
FINANCIAL RELIEF AVAILABLE FOR IATSE MEMBERS AFFECTED BY RECENT TORNADOES
The recent tornadoes that moved through the Southern States over Easter weekend have left extensive destruction and have potentially affected some of your members. We are suggesting that those IATSE […]
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 […]
