International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Commends Bipartisan Congressional Effort to Speed Up Labor Contract Negotiations. iatse.net/iatse-commen...

The recent ruling on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performance Arts confirms concerns and strengthens workers’ case, but the fight for our jobs continues. FULL STATEMENT: iatse.net/iatse-kenned...

Congratulations to the IT Technicians and Event Coordinators employed by Smart City Networks at the San Diego Convention Center who voted to join together in union with @iatse.bsky.social! iatse.net/smart-city-n...

The San Diego Convention Center floor is now 100% union! IT Technicians and Event Coordinators employed by Smart City Networks have voted overwhelmingly to join IATSE Local 122, becoming the last group at the facility to unionize! 💪

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH FROM THE IATSE PRIDE COMMITTEE! For Pride events, resources, or ways to get involved, check out iatsepride.net. We also want to hear what you're doing for Pride! Send us pics and info about any events, marches, or activism you're participating in highlight our #iatsepride!

This #MemorialDay, 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 Local 868 & B868 members and allies held an informational picket outside the Kennedy Center to protest the Center using a temporary shutdown to permanently eliminate union jobs. Congressman @repdarrensoto.bsky.social (D-FL) came and stood in solidarity with the workers!

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

IATSE has reached an agreement with the producers of Beast Games season 3! The new contract covers more than 500 crew members working on the production, which is based in Greenville, N.C. Workers on the show will receive back pay and benefits for pre-production work that has already been completed.

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

Solidarity with our @iatse.bsky.social union family at CoComelon: The Melon Patch as they go on STRIKE and fight for fair pay, benefits and better staffing with an improved work load. America’s unions have your backs!

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!

Calvin Walantus, MoCap Tools Engineer at 2K Games.

IATSE is ON STRIKE against CoComelon: The Melon Patch, a live-action spin-off of the union-made animated series. Rather than provide fair wages and benefits to the crew the producer is trying to hire scabs for the production that’s shooting in Sun Valley, Calif.

🚨 BREAKING: IATSE is condemning management of the Kennedy Center, alleging the Center is violating its union contract and laying off workers without meeting its legal obligation to bargain.

Jose Gutierrez, MoCap Technical Animator at 2K Games.

Join your Los Angeles area brothers, sisters, and kin marching in solidarity in the labor movement's May Day parade tomorrow! IATSE members are asked to arrive between 10 a.m.-11 a.m. at the corner of South Park View St. & Wilshire Boulevard, across from the Charles White Elementary School.

Eight production employees at The University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Live Arts’ Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts have voted unanimously to join IATSE Local 8! A big IATSE welcome to our newest kin!

Join us this afternoon and discover research-backed strategies to make all of your presentations clear and engaging. Leave with a new approach to designing and modifying meetings or trainings to meet the needs of every member. Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/350...

President Loeb holds a moment of silence for Workers Memorial Day and the National Day of Mourning.

Join us tomrrow for a Workers Memorial Day webinar as we honor workers who have died, were injured, or became ill from their job, and together we will renew our commitment to workplace health and safety. Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/589...

Connor Bredbeck, Stage Technician at 2K MoCap in Petaluma, CA.

President Matthew D. Loeb says "The US risks turning its back on a signature American industry."

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.

Make your Passover table #unionmade. Shop this Kosher-for-Passover list & support workers.

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!

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!

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!