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 […]
IATSE sends letter alerting Michelle Obama of labor dispute at Tacoma Dome

Last week, the IATSE sent a letter to former First Lady Michelle Obama, to inform her about an ongoing labor dispute at one of the venues on her book tour. […]
IATSE 129 Now Representing Stagehands at FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton

MILTON, ON – On September 11, stagehands at the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton voted for representation by IATSE Local 129. The group had approached the IATSE after becoming concerned over job […]
Strathmore and IATSE Local 868 Reach An Initial Collective Bargaining Agreement Covering Ticket Office Employees

North Bethesda, MD — On January 12, 2017, Strathmore, a world-class performing arts and cultural institution in Montgomery County, Maryland, reached an initial collective bargaining agreement with IATSE Local 868, the […]
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Crew Unanimously Ratifies IATSE Contract, Will Form New IATSE Local 154

ASHLAND, OR – Entertainment workers that make up the show run crew of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) voted 61-0 Monday night in favor of ratifying their first-ever union contract. […]