IATSE Launches Safety Hotline Program

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees has launched its safety hotline program for members to report hazards on the job. The nature of IATSE members’ entertainment-industry jobs means working […]
Federal Government Includes IATSE Recommendation in Feature Film Study Report

OTTAWA, ON – On June 9, the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage released its report on its investigation into the Canadian Feature Film Industry. The Feature Film Study took place […]
IATSE Family Members Awarded 2015 Union Plus Scholarships

Left: Jennifer Sheeren; Right: Delaney Swink Union Plus recently awarded $150,000 in scholarships to 106 students representing 36 unions, including two winners representing the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, […]
“Exposing the employment ploy at concert promoter Live Nation” — Los Angeles Times

Crew One, the outfit mounting Atlanta stage performances, is paying backstage workers near poverty wages while reeling in a bundle of cash from concert promoters Live Nation and AEG. Live […]
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 […]