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 […]
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 […]