Workers on "20/20" and "A Christmas Spin" reported the jobs to their Local Union Representatives, asking for assistance in getting the shows under contract, and stuck together with strong support and solidarity throughout the organizing process. Congratulations to all!
Congratulations to over 100 production workers at The Juilliard School on ratifying their 1st union contract! iatse.net/joint-statem...
Taylor Prudencio, Motion Capture Stage Technician at 2K MoCap.
Ryan Kwok, Motion Capture Tools Developer at 2K’s Petaluma Studio.
President Matthew D. Loeb highlights how productions leaving the US is hurting the industry.
We’ve got your Easter weekend covered.
Shop this union-made list of Easter essentials & support working families with every purchase.
President Matthew D. Loeb speaks at Senator Adam Schiff’s spotlight hearing in regard to a federal film tax credit:
The No Kings flagship rally drew an estimated 100,000-200,000 people and Local 13 members in Minnesota helped make it happen from the ground up.
Local 13 was proud to work AND march in this historic moment for Minnesota and for democracy.
Hot Off the Press! The Q1 Official Bulletin is now available.
Featuring:
📌 The Mid-Winter General Executive Board Minutes
📌 2025 IATSE PAC Local Solidarity Award Winners!
📌 The IATSE Education Department’s 2026 Spring Safety Checklist
🔗 Check it out here: iatse.co/2026q1bulletin
ON STRIKE: The crew of "Knuckle" in Gaffney, South Carolina, Bonfire Knuckle LLC is now ON STRIKE. The producers are actively looking for replacement crew, all IATSE members are advised not to cross the picket line!
ON STRIKE: The crew of "Knuckle" in Gaffney, South Carolina, Bonfire Knuckle LLC is now ON STRIKE.
The producers are actively looking for replacement crew, all IATSE members are advised not to cross the picket line!
A big round of applause for the Local 28 wardrobe crew behind the Cardi B concert held at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
Meet today’s #WomensHistoryMonth member spotlight, Ashley Swanson. A proud 10-year member of Local 44, Ashley made history as its first woman Secretary-Treasurer & continues to lead w/ purpose. She is dedicated to championing her fellow IA kin & strengthening the labor movement.
Ashley, you rock!
“These projects [verticals] are making a lot of money in China [and other places]. We need to start raising the wages for the crew working on them so they can sustain and grow their careers in this space,” he said.
Vertical productions are going union. Director Michael Goi, a former national executive board member of L600, with his IATSE crew on the set of the vertical series "Megan is Missing". Goi ensured the project was made under an IATSE contract so his crew received fair pay, health/retirement benefits.
Reminder! To celebrate Women's History Month join us today from 1:00 PM EDT - 5:15 PM EDT, for a marathon webinar rebroadcast featuring four of IATSE's popular webinars on Women's Labor History.
Register here: iatse.co/womenshistorymonth2026
BREAKING: IATSE President Loeb Joins Federal Lawmakers at Hearing to Level Playing Field for American Film Production
Full Recording available here: iatse.net/president-lo...
In celebration of Women’s History Month, members of Local 52 showed up in solidarity to honor trailblazing women of vision and achievement at the 46th annual @nywift.bsky.social #MuseAwards
Congratulations to all the incredible honorees, your impact continues to inspire!
LIVE NOW: “Lights, Camera, Competition”: Congressman Adam Schiff Hosts Spotlight Hearing to Level the Playing Field and Fight for American Film Production: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ubgs...
Celebrate 2026 Women's History Month with IATSE's Education & Training Department and Women's Committee!
Join us next Monday, March 23rd, for a marathon webinar rebroadcast featuring four of IATSE's popular webinars on Women's Labor History.
Register here: iatse.co/womenshistorymonth2026
Meet today’s #WomensHistoryMonth member spotlight, Tara Burge of Local 834.
A proud IA member for 32 years, Tara encourages her fellow IA Sisters to speak up, get involved, and not be afraid to lead.
Tara, we’re proud to have you in our IATSE family!
Avatar: Fire and Ash VFX workers won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects less than a year after ratifying their first collective bargaining agreement.
Congrats to the IATSE Kin behind tonight’s #Oscars2026 winners and nominees & a round of applause for the union crew that made tonight's ceremony possible.
Meet today’s #WomensHistoryMonth member spotlight, Jessica Westra of Local 26.
A 19-year IA member, Jessica shows up for her Local and her union kin, by helping push for stronger workplace protections and more inclusive contracts.
Jessica, you make us proud!
The NEA and NEH support job opportunities for entertainment professionals in every state. We urge all members to write to their representative and demand congress commit to increased funding in FY27.
Send a letter here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
At the 30th Art Directors Guild (L800) Awards in Los Angeles, IATSE VP Michael Miller presented Rep. Laura Friedman (D-Calif.) with the President’s Award for her continued work advocating for a federal incentive for film & TV production.
Meet today’s #WomensHistoryMonth member spotlight, Joanna Yu
A proud member of ADC659, Joanna leads with dedication & leadership and shows up for her fellow members, she embodies the power of solidarity & service.
Joanna, you rock!
The Actor Awards is a UNION celebration! Union actors honor union actors as @sagaftra.org members are nominees, presenters, AND voters. @afm-union.bsky.social perform the music for the show. @iatse.bsky.social crew and craftspeople and DGA directorial teams bring the show to our homes.
#actorawards
Local 119 VP Sharlene Mansfield proudly represented IATSE at the California Democratic 2026 State Convention in San Fran, where she joined leaders from across CA to talk organizing in the Age of AI & voter reg strategies. Shoutout to Local 16 for the flawless AV!
