IATSE Local 56 Certifies Crew at the Salle Pauline Julien

MONTREAL, QC – On March 19, 2015, the Quebec Labour Relations Board certified IATSE Local 56 as the bargaining agent for all theatre technicians employed by the Salle Pauline Julien. […]
Congressman Connolly Refuses to Cross Union Picket Line & Cancels Filming of Cameo in Sharknado 3 Production

We thank Congressman Connolly for supporting workers and the IATSE. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Gerry Connolly on Friday canceled his scheduled filming for a cameo role in the upcoming movie […]
IATSE Local 210 Certifies Crew at the Bailey Theatre

CAMROSE, AB – On March 10, 2015, the Alberta Labour Relations Board certified IATSE Local 210 as the bargaining agent for all theatre technicians working at the Bailey Theatre. The […]
A Strikenado Hits DC, Crew Walks Off Sharknado 3 Production

WASHINGTON, D.C. — At the beginning of March, the crew of Sharknado 3 voted for union representation in Los Angeles. Sharknado 2 was the highest rated original movie on the […]
Egg Films Turns Back on Conciliation Process; Locks Out Union

(Halifax, NS) March 5, 2015 – Local television commercial producer Egg Films has walked away from negotiations and locked out the film technicians union, IATSE Local 849. Halifax’s Egg Films […]
Statement from President Matthew D. Loeb: IATSE Safety Hotline

It has come to my attention that there is interest in the creation of an industry-wide safety hotline for IATSE members. This idea was borne out of the tragedy that […]
Global Unions say to Benetton ‘Pagare’/Pay Up!

Countdown to second Rana Plaza anniversary: Benetton pay up on Rana Plaza compensation! Geneva: Benetton is the only major international brand confirmed to have sourced clothing from Rana Plaza which […]
UPDATE: Anthem Cyber Attack

Important notice from the IATSE National Benefit Funds: On January 29, 2015, Anthem, Inc. (Anthem) discovered that cyber attackers executed a sophisticated attack to gain unauthorized access to Anthem’s IT system […]
IATSE Local 58 Organizes Crew at the Daniels Spectrum

TORONTO, ON – On February 4, 2015, the Ontario Labour Relations Board certified IATSE Local 58 as the bargaining agent for all stage employees of Toronto Artscape working at the […]
Washington Post: How Live Nation exploits low-wage workers to stage its rock concerts

The Washington Post covered the story of low-wage stagehands in Atlanta, Georgia who work for Crew One. Read the story here: How Live Nation exploits low-wage workers to stage its rock […]