Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: John Martinez Member Spotlight
Do you know Local One Stagehand, John Martinez? If not, you should. Martinez is the House Carpenter for Circle in the Square Theatre on Broadway in New York, New York. […]
Feliz mes de la herencia Hispana from Ottawa, Canada! (Happy Hispanic Heritage Month)
Meet Jonquil Garrick-Reynolds, she holds both a Wardrobe and Stage cards as a member of Local 471. Reynolds first show with IATSE was as a Local crew for Showboat in […]
IATSE Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
We celebrate the rich history, culture and influence of Hispanics and Latinx in the United States during Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th, and send abrazos to […]
Happy Labor/Labour Day and Fête Du Travail
Sisters, Brothers and Kin, As we gear up to celebrate Labor Day in the US, and Labour Day/Fete Du Travail in Canada on Monday September 6th, 2021, we look to […]
69th IATSE Convention Overwhelmingly Adopts Most Progressive Agenda in the Union’s History
Jersey City, NJ — Last week, the IATSE convened its Quadrennial Convention virtually for the very first time, where delegates overwhelmingly supported and passed “the most progressive set of constitutional […]
Celebrating Pride Month with Derek St. Pierre
Meet Derek St. Pierre, IATSE Local 489 Costume Supervisor. The Pittsburgh native proudly identifies as queer and non-binary, and uses the pronouns he/they. Derek currently serves as the Chair of […]
IATSE Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee 2021 Juneteenth Statement
The IATSE Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee would like to wish IATSE Leadership and all of the Members of IATSE Locals a Happy Emancipation Day, also known as “Juneteenth.” With […]
Local 891 Rigger Casey Chan Talks Bridging the Diversity and Inclusion Gap In the Entertainment Industry
Meet Local 891 Executive Board member and Rigger, Casey Chan. Casey has been a member of IATSE since 2013 and says although her parents are proud of her and now […]
Local 891 Editor Gary Lam Talks Career and Pride in His Asian Heritage
Local 891 First Assistant Editor, Gary Lam started his career with IATSE in 2001. He is in his third term as Editing Department Co-Chair and is currently on the Negotiations […]
IATSE DEI Committee Statement: Asian-American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month in the United States, and Asian and South Asian Heritage Month in Canada.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, incidents of anti-Asian racism have surged. Those who are or are perceived to be Asian, are experiencing stigma, racism, and prejudice. We stand with our Asian, […]
