2011 DGA Honors Recipients Announced

Los Angeles – The Directors Guild of America today announced that Director/Writer/Producer Nora Ephron, U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT), IATSE International President Matthew Loeb and HBO Documentary Films President Sheila Nevins will be honored at […]
IATSE, FremantleMedia Reach Term Agreement

Los Angeles – The IATSE and FremantleMedia North America (FMNA), the U.S. production division of global media giant FremantleMedia, have reached a three year term agreement covering domestic programs produced […]
Matt Loeb of IATSE takes a more aggressive role – Los Angeles Times

June 27, 2011, By Richard Verrier, Los Angeles Times IATSE President Loeb has been shaking things up inside the entertainment industry’s largest union. He’s willing to thrust it into high-profile […]
IATSE Crew Commended by Wisconsin State AFL-CIO for Work on Video

On March 12, 2011, IA members traveled to Madison, Wisconsin where they worked on a video for the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO. During the shoot, the IA crew interviewed a number […]
IATSE Congratulates DGA on New Contract

New York – IATSE President Matthew D. Loeb today congratulated the Directors Guild of America on the successful completion of their contract negotiations with the AMPTP. Said Loeb, “I send […]
IATSE, “Biggest Loser” Producers Reach Tentative Agreement

Los Angeles – Both the IATSE and the producers of “The Biggest Loser” are pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached ending a week-long strike by the […]
California Labor Federation Sanctions Strike Against ‘The Biggest Loser’

The California Labor Federation today declared a strike sanction on behalf of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) against the reality television series “The Biggest Loser” and its production […]
IATSE Pickets Face Strike-Breakers at “Biggest Loser” Monday

Los Angeles – Production crew members on strike against the producers of “The Biggest Loser” will face strike-breakers crossing their picket line on Monday, Nov. 15, at their location at […]
IATSE on Strike Against “Biggest Loser”

Los Angeles – The IATSE has confirmed that it is on strike against the reality series, “The Biggest Loser,” and its production entities, Reveille Productions, 25/7 Productions and 3 Ball […]
IATSE President Loeb Congratulates SAG and AFTRA on Tentative Contract Agreement

New York – IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb has sent his congratulations to the leadership and negotiating committees of both SAG and AFTRA on the productive and successful result […]