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 […]
Anthem/Empire Cyber Breach

The IATSE National Benefit Funds is aware of the breach and will update here as they work with Empire BCBS to discover more information. In the meantime, information on the […]
IATSE PAC Raises Over $12,800 at Mid-Winter Meeting

CHARLOTTE, NC –The IATSE Political Action Committee received over $12,800 in voluntary contributions at a fund-raiser held January 27th at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel during the IA’s Mid-Winter General Executive […]
Registration Open for 2015 AFL-CIO Bonnie Ladin Union Skills Training Program

Via the AFL-CIO: The AFL-CIO Bonnie Ladin Union Skills Training Program (BLUS) 2015 classes are now open for registration. The program is designed for union leaders, staff and community activists […]
Notice to IATSE Members Who Are Working On or Working For Sony Pictures

IATSE Members, As you may be aware, Sony Pictures Entertainment (“SPE”) experienced a significant IT systems disruption on Monday, November 24, 2014. The IATSE has been in discussions with the […]
IATSE Local 210 Organizes Crew at Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts

TORONTO, ON – On December 2, 2014, the Alberta Labour Relations Board certified IATSE Local 210 as the bargaining agent for all theatre technicians at the Maclab Centre for the […]