IATSE urges Congress to support the Protecting the Right to Organize Act
Yesterday, Matthew D. Loeb, International President, IATSE sent a letter urging Members of Congress to support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, H.R. 2474, and to oppose weakening […]
IATSE rejects Grassley-Alexander multiemployer pension proposal, urges Senate action on Butch Lewis Act
Today, Matthew D. Loeb, International President, IATSE sent a letter expressing grave concern with the Grassley-Alexander Multiemployer Pension Recapitalization and Reform Plan and explicitly rejecting its implementation. The letter also […]
Government Spending Deal Repeals “Cadillac Tax” and Increases Federal Arts Funding
This week – in an unexpected, but welcome development – Congress reached a bipartisan spending deal that funds the government through September 2020 and delivers two significant legislative wins for […]
IATSE members showcase crafts for Congress at “Beyond the Red Carpet: Movie & TV Magic Day”
Last week, IATSE, along with numerous stakeholders from the film and television industry, gathered with Members of Congress for the “Beyond The Red Carpet: Movie & TV Magic Day” on […]
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards reelected with vital support from IATSE
On Saturday, John Bel Edwards was reelected as Louisiana’s Governor with vital support from the IATSE. Governor Edwards has been a stalwart advocate for Louisiana’s entertainment industry and its workers. […]
2019 Elections Yield Victories for IATSE Working Families
Statewide elections took place on Tuesday in several states and the working people of Virginia and Kentucky secured victories that will change the course of worker’s rights in those Commonwealths. […]
IATSE Praises Congressmen Nadler and Collins for Defending Entertainment Workers in proposed USMCA
The IATSE praises House Judiciary Committee Chairman Nadler and Ranking Member Collins for defending the livelihoods of behind the scenes workers and other industry creators against online piracy. In the […]
CA Governor Signs Bill Protecting Motion Picture and TV Workers
LOS ANGELES, CA — California Governor Gavin Newsom late yesterday signed into law SB 271 (Wiener), a bill co-sponsored by the California IATSE Council (CIC) and the Entertainment Union Coalition […]
Statement from President Loeb about the 2018 Midterm Elections
In response to the results of the 2018 Midterm Election, International President Matthew D. Loeb released the following statement: Last night’s results were a victory for working people all across […]
IATSE PRESIDENT LOEB STATEMENT ON JANUS V. AFSCME DECISION
IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb made the following statement about today’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME: This terrible decision is a sign of our times and the political mess […]
