IATSE & DGA Issue Joint Comments in Support of Revised Merger Guidelines
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and the Directors Guild of America (DGA) issued joint comments to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Lina M. Khan on Thursday in […]
California IATSE Council Applauds Passage of SB 799
LOS ANGELES — The California IATSE Council (CIC) applauds the passage of SB 799 by the California legislature, which extends unemployment benefits to striking workers, an important major victory for […]
IATSE Commends Reps. Chu and Buchanan for Continuing Fight to Restore Tax Fairness for Arts Workers
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Judy Chu (D-CA) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) once again introduced the bipartisan Performing Artists Tax Parity Act (PATPA) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The […]
Union Professionals, Including SDC’s Laura Penn, Appointed to the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, President Biden announced his appointees to the reestablished President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. The appointees include Laura Penn, executive director of the Stage Directors and Choreographers […]
International President Loeb Meets with Prominent Legislators in Washington D.C. to Advance IATSE Federal Issue Agenda
WASHINGTON, DC – International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) International President Matthew D. Loeb recently traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with key federal legislators and advocate for the […]
Announcing the IATSE PAC Local Solidarity Awards
IATSE U.S. members – want to help your local union win an award and recognition from the International? It’s as simple as making a personal contribution to IATSE PAC! At […]
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Unions Launch Updated DEI Policy Priorities for the 118th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – Unions of professionals in the arts, entertainment, and media industries affiliated with the Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (DPE) announced their updated diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) […]
IATSE Commends Reintroduction of Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act
Washington, D.C. – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Reps. Bobby Scott (D-VA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) reintroduced the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act in both […]
IATSE Urges Swift Confirmation of Julie Su as Next Secretary of Labor
WASHINGTON D.C. — IATSE joined the AFL-CIO and worker advocates across the country Wednesday in praising the Biden Administration’s nomination of close ally, Julie Su, to serve as Secretary of […]
U.S. Trade Representative Report Details Adverse Impact of Online Piracy on Entertainment Workers
WASHINGTON, DC — On January 31st, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released the findings of its 2022 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy (the […]
