Dave Matthews Band Goes Platinum with Chicago Workforce

IATSE Local 2 announced Saturday, July 2nd, that it resolved its dispute over the Dave Matthews Band Caravan Festival Tour promoted by Jam Productions and Live Nation. They had been […]
IATSE Wins Right to Represent Iron Horse Employees

Employees of the Iron Horse Entertainment Group, Inc., and Iron Horse Ventures, Inc., have voted unanimously in two separate elections in favor of representation by IATSE. The elections covered stage […]
IATSE, Broadway League Negotiate New Pink Contract

The IATSE and the Broadway League have entered into a new three year agreement effective January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2012 for members who travel with live attractions. The […]
American Rights at Work 2009 Labor List Spotlights McGuire’s Company Work with IATSE Local 30

Washington, DC – McGuire Scenic, an Indianapolis-based company that builds backdrops and scenery for corporate and entertainment clients across the US using IATSE members, is featured in the 2009 Labor Day […]
IATSE Reaches Agreement with George Fern Company

On July 17, after a protracted battle, striking members of IATSE Columbus, Ohio Local 12 and Knoxville, Tennessee Local 197 have reached a settlement agreement with the George Fern Company, […]
IATSE Announces an Agreement with NETworks Presentations, LLC for Touring Broadway-style Theatre Production in the U.S. and Canada

New York – The IATSE has negotiated a significant agreement to benefit the backstage workers traveling with touring productions produced by NETworks, LLC. The five shows currently touring, formerly non-union, […]
IATSE, Theatre Community, Mourn a Great Friend

New York – The IATSE is mourning the December 19 loss of our dear friend Irving Cheskin, who worked for almost fifty years with unwavering energy on behalf of the […]
IATSE Organizes Miller Auditorium Employees

KALAMAZOO, MI– Employees of Miller Auditorium on the campus of Western Michigan University here, have voted in favor of representation by IATSE, Local 26. The vote will affect 60-80 full […]
Obama’s Use of Non-Union Labor has Stage Workers Angry

Manchester, NH, Jan. 9 – In a stinging rebuke to the campaign of Sen. Barack Obama, stagehands who belong to IATSE Local 195 have complained that after giving lip service […]
IATSE Sanctions Strike Against Broadway Producers New York

IATSE International President Thomas C. Short has sanctioned the strike of Broadway stagehands Local One against the League of American Theatres and Producers. The League represents the Shubert Organization and […]