IATSE Applauds President Biden for Reestablishing the President’s Committee on Arts and Humanities

WASHINGTON, DC — On September 30, President Biden released a proclamation declaring October 2022 as National Arts and Humanities Month and issued an executive order to promote the arts, humanities, museum and library services by reestablishing […]
IATSE Political Director & Committees Urge Members to Register to Vote for 2022 Midterms

There’s a lot at stake in the 2022 midterm elections for behind the scenes entertainment workers. Protecting the right to organize, expanding collective bargaining rights, and building a more equitable […]
IATSE: ‘The Supreme Court is Wrong’

In its outrageous decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, SCOTUS has abandoned a 50-year precedent and the will of 70% of the American people to impose one of the worst […]
IATSE DEI Committee Statement on Buffalo Mass Shooting

The IATSE and entire labor movement is completely shattered by the senseless and horrific act that occurred on Saturday, May 14, 2022. This racially motivated hate crime which took the […]
IATSE Sisters, Brothers, Kin stand for Liberty and Justice for ALL

The US Supreme Court has acknowledged the authenticity of its leaked initial draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade. While the draft opinion is genuine, it is not the final […]
IATSE Lauds Confirmation of ‘Extraordinary’ Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to US Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, DC – The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) applauded the US Senate’s confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court Thursday. Justice Jackson’s confirmation marks […]
California IATSE Council Backs CA Set Safety Bill SB 831

The bill would strengthen solid and enforceable safety protections on Motion Picture and Television production sets.
IATSE Praises Worker Organizing and Empowerment Recommendations by White House Task Force

Washington — Yesterday, the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment – led by Vice President Kamala Harris as Chair and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh as Vice-Chair – released […]
IATSE Releases Updated Federal Legislative Priorities for 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) released today its updated federal legislative priorities for the second session of the 117th United States Congress. The IATSE […]
Schiff, Padilla and 118 Members of Congress Call for Improved Wages and Working Conditions for Behind-the-Scenes Entertainment Workers

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), along with 118 Senators and Members of the House sent a letter to the Alliance of Motion Picture […]