Employees of Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University Vote to Unionize

Pittsburgh, PA — Workers at the Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University unanimously voted for union representation on September 18th. A total of sixteen workers across Stagehands, Wardrobe, and Scenic […]
IATSE Stagecraft Safety Committee releases COVID reopening recovery plan

NEW YORK, NY — IATSE released a set of guidelines Tuesday detailing a possible COVID-19 Safety Program for stagecraft workers in entertainment venues and workspaces like Theaters and Live Performance […]
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Stagehands Vote to Join IATSE

MILWAUKEE, WI — Stagehands performing property artisan work for Milwaukee’s Repertory Theater have won recognition for their union with the National Labor Relations Board and will join the International Alliance […]
VIDEO: Unemployment disbursement in Florida lagging as Disney furloughs employees

Florida has processed unemployment claims slower than every other US state. Paul Cox, President of Local 631, says Florida’s system is broken and folks in our industry are going several weeks without checks.
IATSE, Broadway League, and Disney reach tentative “Pink Contract” agreement

NEW YORK, NY — After several months of negotiations, the IATSE and the Broadway League and Disney Theatrical Productions have reached a tentative agreement regarding the “Pink Contract.” The 4-year […]
Lehigh University Stagehands Say Yes to a Union

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania – Stagehand employees at the Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania unanimously voted Yes for a union with the IATSE Local 200. Stagehand Technical Service […]
Stagehands ratify contract with Fiserv Forum, join IATSE Local 18

MILWAUKEE, WI — Stagehands reached and ratified a collective bargaining agreement with Fiserv Forum. IATSE Local 18 Business Manager Thomas Gergerich stated, “We’re happy to join Fiserv Forum’s winning team […]
Philadelphia Hotel AV Techs Ratify Contract with PSAV

After more than two years, the techs, represented by IATSE Local 8, finally have a contract PHILADELPHIA — Audio-Visual techs who work in hotels around Philadelphia overwhelmingly ratified their new […]
Metropolitan Opera Avoids Strike by Making Deal with Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists

After a Unanimous Strike Vote, Met Management Came Back to the Table to Make a Deal NEW YORK, NY – Members of Local 798 of the International Alliance of Theatrical […]
Allentown Symphony Stagehands Vote Yes For a Union

Allentown PA – Allentown Symphony Association stagehand employees voted unanimously to join in union with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 200. Working backstage at the Miller […]