Congrats to our union kin who transformed the Super Bowl field into a world-class stage!

Game day goals: union-made snacks & brews for the win! Check out this @aflcio.org union-made list for your Super Bowl party!

For Day 6 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge, check out “The Normalization of Book Banning: Banned in the USA, 2024 – 2025”. The article focuses on book censorship in the U.S., often targeting diverse voices. pen.org/report/the-n...

“You’re never alone in a union, ever” says Paul Stapleton-Smith, Political Director for Local 336 in Arizona.

For Day 5 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge, watch “Minorities Debate Colorism, Skin Bleaching and Appropriation.” A diverse panel offers candid perspectives on the roots of colorism and its impact today. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzn2...

A big IATSE-welcome to our newest kin! 150 production and box office staff across four of Washington D.C.'s most renowned concert venues have voted decisively to join IATSE. The victory at venues operated by I.M.P. represents a significant step forward for workers across the live music industry.

To honor #BlackHistoryMonth through action, the @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social recommends participating in the 2026 IATSE 21-Day Human & Civil Rights Equity Challenge. It includes daily recommendations to read, listen, or view on Black & BIPOC history & current topics. iatse.co/21DayChallenge2026

The Grammy Awards are UNION MADE!!!! Shout out to all the performers and behind the scenes workers that made the night go off without a hitch!!

In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re back with the 2026 IATSE Human & Civil Rights Equity 21-Day Habit-Forming Challenge. Challenge 1: Read “The Unseen Labor of Black Women Leaders,” on the invisible, uncompensated work carried by Black women leaders. nonprofitquarterly.org/the-unseen-l...

Union means having rights you can enforce and an organization that holds employers accountable.

In response to President Donald Trump’s public announcement of a planned two-year shutdown of the Kennedy Center, Kennedy Center Arts Workers United — including Equity, AFM, AGMA, IATSE, and SDC — issued the following joint statement: iatse.net/kennedy-cent...

2K Motion Capture Workers Stand with WNBA Athletes in Stalled League Negotiations: "We stand in solidarity with the Women’s National Basketball Player’s Association (WNBPA) in their just demand for a fair contract.”

“We’re not artists in a silo” says lighting designer Jennifer Schriever. Participating is key and everyone can contribute someway.

STATEMENT: Escalating Federal Immigration Enforcement Violence Threatens Constitutional Rights, Worker Safety iatse.net/escalating-f...

Local 600-represented KATU2 editors and photojournalists in Portland are asking for a fair contract and a fair wage. Sign the petition today and tell Sinclair to bargain a fair contract: bit.ly/3LElN1e #ProtectUnionJournalism #UnionStrong #UnionMade #1u @iatse.bsky.social

“It was a night to day difference” says Shiran Miller, ACE, going from non-union to unionized work. She's a board member of the Motion Picture Editors Guild (L700), a delegate, and founding co-chair of the Young Workers Committee.

Join Behind the Scenes and become a certified Mental Health First Aider on January 31! Register today: at btshelp.org/mhfa

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, IATSE was proud to be represented at the 2026 @aflcio.org MLK Civil & Human Rights Conference in Baltimore, joining union members & labor leaders to honor our history and fight for economic & racial justice. Shout out to the talented Local 19 crew!

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words remind us that equality cannot exist in fragments. A society cannot proudly defend political rights while overlooking or denying the economic conditions every human being needs to live with dignity. Full Statement: iatse.co/mlk2026

Major win: NIOSH cuts reversed after worker pressure. Life-saving safety research continues. When we organize and fight back, we win!

“I knew instantly that that’s where I belonged” said Richard Robbinson, President of IATSE Local 99, after discovering the union while working a non-union stage.

Cheers to the IA Kin behind tonight’s #GoldenGlobes2026 nominations and wins across film and television!

Planning to watch the #GoldenGlobes tonight? Take a moment to thank the behind-the-scenes workers who make the whole show possible. #unionmade

IATSE members have always been of service to their communities. Most recently, members handed out food packages, toys, coats, and shoes to those in need during the past holiday season.

2025 marked a year of strength and solidarity, from supporting members impacted by the Southern California wildfires to organizing wins and IATSE’s 70th Quadrennial Convention. Here are 8 top highlights from the union in 2025. iatse.net/roll-credits...

Thanks to all of our members who participated in our Sixth Annual IATSE Holiday Photo contest. To check out our contest winners, crew shots and honorable mentions, click here: iatse.co/sixthannualcontest

That’s a Wrap for 2025! Wishing you and your family a safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year!

Last chance to enter the IATSE Holiday Photo Contest! Here is how to enter: 1. Submit photos showing off your festive home, union hall, outdoor decorations, or holiday-related production photos. All holiday-crew shots are welcome to enter the contest. 2. Submit to: [email protected] Ends Today!

Season’s greetings to you and your loved ones, with wishes for a safe and joyful holiday season.

Only 1 week left to apply for the 56th Annual Scholarship Awards. To be considered for the scholarship, you must mail in the completed application form, along with the required documents. Emailed applications will not be accepted. Download the application here: iatse.net/scholarship/

Have you entered the IATSE Holiday Photo contest yet? Here is how to enter: 1. Submit photos showing off your festive home, union hall, outdoor decorations, or holiday-related production photos. All holiday-crew shots are welcome to enter the contest. 2. Send photos to: [email protected]

Statement on Kennedy Center Board Action: In 1964, Congress established the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as a living memorial to President Kennedy. Only Congress can change its name.

ON STRIKE: ‘The Gun on Second Street’ Crew is on Strike In West Virginia in Absence of Good Faith Negotiations IATSE members are ordered not to cross the picket line & should not work for this production in the event they attempt to replace the crew.

IATSE is closely monitoring collaborations between studios and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms, including but not limited to the deal recently announced by The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI. 1/3

Front of House workers at Denver’s iconic Casa Bonita have officially voted to join IATSE Local 7! This marks another milestone in the growing movement of union organizing at Casa Bonita, following earlier victories by arcade staff and performers who joined IATSE and Actors’ Equity.

Holiday magic in action! Local 4’s annual toy drive, in partnership with Forest Hills Stadium and Queens Community House, is spreading joy to kids this holiday season. Pictured: Local 4 Vice President Mark May, Brother Antonio Deangelis, and Jeff Gagliardo.

IATSE is deeply alarmed by President Trump’s Executive Order to sue and investigate state laws which regulate artificial intelligence (AI) and directing federal agencies to withhold federal funding from states with AI laws deemed to be unfavorable. Full statement: iatse.net/iatse-alarme...

The Q4 Official Bulletin is now available! Featuring: 📌 Navigating Attacks On Workers, Threats To Our Jobs & Health Care, And The Longest Government Shutdown In History 📌 Empowering Members To Improve Their Lives Feature 📌 55th Annual Scholarship Awards Click here: iatse.co/2025q4bulletin

Attendance at Kennedy Center shows - including Washington National Opera performances - supports the work of union actors, musicians, dancers, singers, stage managers, and crew members.

New IATSE swag just dropped! Grab the Self-Supporting Stadium Seat or Overnight Duffle for the perfect holiday gift! Use code IAHoliday25 for 10% off. Shop: iatse.co/holiday2025 To build a Convention Bundle, shop: iatse.co/bundle

Will you be watching tonight's Rockefeller Center tree lighting? It's made possible by union professionals! #1u

Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!

Join us today as we honor Native American Heritage month! Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/190...

Union members came together in Los Angeles this past weekend for the annual @mptfund.bsky.social + @iatse.bsky.social Day at the Ranch fundraiser, which benefits workers with financial assistance, subsidized childcare, and care for aging parents. View the MPTF’s photo: bit.ly/48scfPf #UnionStrong

The crew of the Pre-Broadway Premiere of Purple Rain at the State Theatre in Minneapolis is wrapping up an incredible run this weekend! Stagehand, Wardrobe, and Hair and Makeup professionals from Locals 1, 2, 3, 13, 22, 66, 67, 311, 764, and 798 came together to bring this production to life.

Workers at Theorist Media, the team behind popular YouTube channels like The Food Theorists and The Film Theorists, are taking steps to unionize with the Motion Picture Editors Guild (IATSE Local 700) and the Writers Guild of America West! www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig...

“The importance of training in the entertainment industry cannot be understated. It goes to the heart of safety at work, and ensures workers have the skills required to succeed in their crafts,” said IATSE President Matthew D. Loeb.

As proud union singers, musicians, stagehands, wardrobe professionals, and many more, we ensure every Washington National Opera performance at the Kennedy Center shines.

Applications for the 56th WDS Annual Scholarship Awards are now OPEN! Apply & find required documents here: iatse.net/scholarship Deadline: 12/31/25 Submit your applications today!

Proud to join @iatse.bsky.social Local 2 to open their new training center - a major win for workers, the economy, and Illinois' position as a prime entertainment hub. Looking forward to more live events, more film and TV production, and more economic opportunity coming to our state.