Crew of “Chimera” Win IATSE Contract After Two-Day Strike

FITCHBURG, MA — The crew of the ultra-low budget feature “Chimera” celebrated the Memorial Day holiday by striking for and winning an IATSE contract. After being contacted by an IATSE representative, […]
Four Projects Successfully Organized in One Week in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA — Recently, four projects were successfully organized in one week, providing benefits for more than 150 members. On a Monday, the crew on a 3-day industrial shoot for […]
IATSE and AMPTP Reach Agreement for New Three-Year Area Standards Agreement

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. – The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (IATSE) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have […]
Alberta Labour Relations Board Releases Promising “Forsaken” Decision

CALGARY, AB – On April 15, 2015, the Alberta Labour Relations Board released an important decision concerning the production “Forsaken” (aka “Redemption” or “John Henry Clayton”), which will likely have […]
IATSE Signs on to Letter Supporting a Strong Copyright System

NEW YORK, NY – The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), which represents more than 120,000 creative workers, has signed on to letters to Congress affirming core copyright principles, […]
IATSE and AMPTP Reach Agreement on New Three-Year Contract

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. – The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (IATSE) have […]
IATSE Participates in NAOSH Week, May 3-9,2015

The IATSE has been a longtime proponent of workplace safety, arranging courses and materials to encourage safe working habits for the many members in the entertainment industry. Once again this […]
IATSE Local 129 Certifies FFP Laser Systems Canada

HAMILTON, ON – On March 13, 2015, the Ontario Labour Relations Board certified IATSE Local 129 as the bargaining agent for all employees working at FFP Laser Systems in the […]
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 […]