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Producers of the upcoming feature film "Ethan Almighty" have signed a union agreement with IATSE covering the production...
05/28/2026

Producers of the upcoming feature film "Ethan Almighty" have signed a union agreement with IATSE covering the production crew filming in Bardstown, Kentucky!

This deal means the crew members working behind the scenes will have the wages, benefits, and working conditions they deserve. Congratulations to the crew who stood together to get this deal done!

This  , we honor and remember the brave heroes who gave their lives in service to our country and our freedoms. As union...
05/25/2026

This , we honor and remember the brave heroes who gave their lives in service to our country and our freedoms. As union members, we proudly carry forward the values of unity, sacrifice, and solidarity by continuing the fight for fairness, dignity, and a stronger future for all workers.

IATSE members in Los Angeles stepped up to fight hunger during the recent Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive!...
05/22/2026

IATSE members in Los Angeles stepped up to fight hunger during the recent Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive!

Joining forces with Labor Community Services and the LA County Federation of Labor, members and leaders from various WCSLs came together May 9th to sort tons of food, which had been collected by members of the National Association of Letter Carriers, for distribution to those in need.

A special shout-out to Local 800 for sponsoring the event and providing lunch to volunteers at the Griffith Post Office, and to Local 44 for assisting throughout the day.

KENNEDY CENTER: IATSE Local 868 & B868 members and allies held an informational picket outside the John F. Kennedy Cente...
05/22/2026

KENNEDY CENTER: IATSE Local 868 & B868 members and allies held an informational picket outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to protest the Center using a temporary shutdown to permanently eliminate union jobs.

They were joined by Congressman (D-FL) who stood in solidarity with IATSE workers to fight for the restoration of their jobs. IATSE will not allow the Kennedy Center to ignore its contract and strip workers of their rights!

05/14/2026

Gil Espanto, Motion Capture Technical Animator at 2K Games.

IATSE remains on strike against “CoComelon: The Melon Patch”. The employer is attempting to hire replacement crew for it...
05/13/2026

IATSE remains on strike against “CoComelon: The Melon Patch”.

The employer is attempting to hire replacement crew for its production.

Members are asked to contact their local if they are called to work on this production.

IATSE announced Monday that it has reached an agreement with the producers of Beast Games season 3. The contract covers ...
05/12/2026

IATSE announced Monday that it has reached an agreement with the producers of Beast Games season 3. The contract covers more than 500 crew members working on the production, which is based in Greenville, N.C. Members working on the production will receive back pay and benefits for pre-production work that has already been completed and will remain covered by this agreement for this season and subsequent seasons.

The last season of the competition-style reality series was made under IATSE agreements, but producers started production of the third season non-union. As a result, IATSE members and Locals across the United States made a collective push to organize this large-scale production, which was co-created and is hosted by YouTube personality MrBeast.

“Organizing season three of Beast Games boiled down to IATSE solidarity in this difficult production environment,” said Michael F. Miller, Jr., Department Director of Motion Picture & Television Production Department. “As employment in our industry continues to face challenges from predatory employers looking to take advantage of the industry contraction, our members and their Local leaders are showing that they have the strength to stand together to maintain standards in the face of repeated attacks on their livelihoods by greedy employers.”

This development is the latest in a growing string of organizing efforts in entertainment sectors that have traditionally lacked union representation, including social media and YouTube channels, video games, visual effects, and other digital and interactive media. Workers in these fields face many of the same challenges as “traditional” film and television production crews, including long hours, unstable employment, and limited benefits.

By bringing collective bargaining to these spaces, IATSE is helping set standards for fair pay, safety, and respect as the industry continues shifting and adopting new distribution models.

IATSE condemns the recent decision issued by the Supreme Court affecting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 196...
05/12/2026

IATSE condemns the recent decision issued by the Supreme Court affecting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965.

The decision by the Supreme Court to allow redistricting practices that dilute the voting strength of historically underrepresented communities raises serious concerns when it comes to political representation. Over time, changes in political representation can drastically shape the laws, labor standards, and economic opportunities that affect working people. Ultimately, it matters who has a seat at the table and how they are elected.

Worker power and political representation have always been interconnected. History has shown that attacks on political representation have often gone hand-in-hand with anti-union policies, including wage suppression, weakened labor protections, and exclusion from economic opportunity.

Union members can access 30% off flowers, chocolates and gifts from Teleflora through May 10. Visit unionplus.org/flower...
05/08/2026

Union members can access 30% off flowers, chocolates and gifts from Teleflora through May 10.

Visit unionplus.org/flowers to browse options, including same-day delivery.

Congratulations to the crew of the San Diego Musical Theatre on their new union with IATSE Local 122!Patricia Lutz, Ward...
05/07/2026

Congratulations to the crew of the San Diego Musical Theatre on their new union with IATSE Local 122!

Patricia Lutz, Wardrobe Supervisor, spoke on the importance of winning collective representation: “Having union representation means I have a voice, that I am not alone when it comes to holding the company accountable for safety and working conditions. I am looking forward to working with the company to make much needed improvements and to have better job security.”

05/07/2026

Calvin Walantus, MoCap Tools Engineer at 2K Games.

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