IATSE Launches Live Events Organizing Blitz, Secures Seven Iconic Pacific Northwest Venues
Washington State — On Tuesday, IATSE Local 15 ratified area standard addendums to the existing agreement between the union’s International and Tri State Stage Labor, ensuring hundreds of Live Events workers […]
VIDEO: IATSE Local One President testifies to NYC Council regarding union busting at Metropolitan Opera
IATSE International Vice President and Local One President, James J. Claffey Jr., testified to the New York City Council about how the Metropolitan Opera’s “management” is using the Covid virus as leverage to take away conditions from workers. Instead of negotiating fairly, the Met has locked out Local One Stagehands and outsouces behind the scenes shop work to other countries and areas.
Daniel Di Tolla, Longtime Director of IATSE Stagecraft Department, Announces Retirement
NEW YORK, NY — Second generation IATSE member and 16-year lead of The IATSE Stagecraft Department, Daniel Di Tolla, announced his retirement February 8, 2021.“It has been an honor and a privilege […]
IATSE Statement on Met’s Lockout of Local One Stagehands
NEW YORK, NY — On Monday, Metropolitan Opera management announced that it plans to lock out union stagehands represented by IATSE Local One at midnight. These workers have been furloughed since […]
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 […]
