Statement of the IATSE and DGA regarding the Joint Resolution to rescind the FCC Order on “Restoring Internet Freedom”
Internet streaming is fast becoming the primary way consumers enjoy the audiovisual works that our members create, and on which our livelihoods depend. As a result, we believe that no […]
Crew of “Mustang” Speaks Up for Union Contract
Congratulations to those who stood strong on the Mustang picket lines! After negotiations went late into the night, today the crew returns to work with the benefits of a union agreement in […]
More than 300 IATSE-represented crew members across five productions Received thousands of hours of benefits in California Organizing Drives
Thanks to workers calling in their non-union jobs, more than 300 IATSE-represented crew members across five productions have received thousands of hours of benefits! Two non-scripted stage show crews walk […]
IATSE Congratulates WGA and AMPTP on Finalizing Negotiations
The IATSE congratulates the Writers Guild of America and the AMPTP on finalizing negotiations on the WGA contract and avoiding a dispute. Negotiators for the WGA and Hollywood studios worked […]
Crew of 200 Workers on NBC’s “Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge” Win Union Contract
ATLANTA, GA — Last week, more than 200 people that made up the crew of NBC’s “Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge” stood together for a union contract – and they got […]
Commercial Production Company “Pet Gorilla” Will Cover All Future Shoots Under IATSE Agreement
After almost a year, the long-time non-union commercial production company “Pet Gorilla” was brought under an IATSE contract last Monday. The crew of 25 entertainment workers will be receiving health […]
JOINT ANNOUNCEMENT: Members of the Creative Community Reject the Revised FCC Set-top Box Proposal’s Creativity, Innovation, and Job Chilling Intrusion into the Creative Economy
WASHINGTON — A diverse group of creative industry companies, advocacy groups, labor unions, associations, and programmers that raised concerns in April and May about the Federal Communications Commission’s initial proposal […]
“In Search of Liberty” Film Crew on Strike
UPDATE: The production of “In Search of Liberty” shut down after the crew went on strike in an effort to collectively negotiate a living wage, classification as employees rather than […]
New IATSE and AICP Three-Year National Commercial Production Agreement Prioritizes Safety, Includes Wage and Benefit Increases
NEW YORK, NY — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) concluded negotiations last week on a new three-year contract to […]
Crew Members on Two Productions in California and Georgia Receive Wage Increases, Benefits, and Improved Working Conditions
From the east coast to the west coast, union sets create economic stability for working people. Last week in Los Angeles, an ultra-low budget feature called “EMT” was organized after […]
