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!

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!

Meet today’s #BlackHistoryMonth Member Spotlight, Carmia Marshall A proud member of @iatselocal764.bsky.social, she helped shape lasting change by co-authoring an amendment formally incorporating diversity and inclusion language into her Local’s Constitution. Carmia, we're proud to celebrate you!

Workers at Arbeiter Ring Publishing in Winnipeg have unanimously ratified their first collective agreement with IATSE Local 63, becoming among the first workers in the publishing industry to join IATSE!

Meet this week’s @aflcio.org #BlackHistoryMonth member spotlight, Christon Jones. Since joining Local 873 in 2017, he has worked with the CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals outreach program and helped some of his mentees join IATSE. Learn more about Christon here: aflcio.org/2026/2/24/bl...

Let’s be clear: Taking away programs that put food on the table is not lifting people out of poverty. It is pushing families deeper into it and pretending harm is progress. That’s nothing to brag about.

🚨 NEW UNION ALERT 🚨 Workers at the International Rescue Committee’s Charlottesville and Richmond offices in Virginia have become the 14th and 15th IRC offices to join together in union with OPEIU. More than 700 IRC workers have organized across the United States with OPEIU local unions. 🔥🔥🔥

Join our fellow union kin for an action at Universal Studios Theme Park to take back our power and stand up to corporate greed! RSVP here for tomorrow's rally to support our IATSE B-192 kin: actionnetwork.org/events/actio...

Today’s @aflcio.org #BlackHistoryMonth member spotlight is Wynn Thomas. He has served as VP on the Board of Governors of the Academy & in 2024, he was given the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Art Directors Guild. Wynn, thanks for your commitment and impact! aflcio.org/2026/2/23/bl...

For Challenge 21 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge, watch TEDx talk “Belonging Over Boxes - Why We Must Rethink DEI and Reclaim Excellence”. Challenging the status quo of DEI initiatives by advocating for a shift from checkbox diversity to true belonging. Go here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gXm...

“We’re so fortunate that we get to do something we love,” says Angela Moos, IATSE Local 706.

Accept Challenge 20 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge, listen to podcast “Is Joy an Act of Resistance?”. This episode discusses how ordinary experiences of happiness can be used as a tool of cultural resistance against narratives of struggle and oppression. www.npr.org/2025/07/30/1...

Join Behind the Scenes on Monday, February 23 @ 7PM Eastern for a free, 90-minute webinar on ways to address substance use impacting the workplace. Register here: wp.behindthescenescharity.org/dealing-with...

Meet today’s #BlackHistoryMonth member spotlight: Local 728 VP Malakhi Simmons. A delegate to District 2, the California IATSE Council & the Los Angeles Federation of Labor, he leads at every level, organizing, advocating, and showing up for his union kin. Malakhi, you make us proud!

For Challenge 19 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge read “How the Camera Sees Color: Exploring Colorism and Identity in Early Hollywood Films”. Explore how skin tone discrimination has shaped opportunities for African Americans. Learn more: nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stor...

IATSE DEI Committee Honors the Legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Champion of Justice and Solidarity Full Statement: iatse.net/iatse-dei-co...

IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb traveled to Washington D.C. last week to fight for American film and television jobs. Meeting with federal legislators and administration officials, President Loeb made the case for a federal production tax incentive to bring production back home.

Accept Challenge 17 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge and read the article “What is Two-Spirit?”. Before European arrival, gender and sexuality were not understood in binary “either/or” terms by Indigenous peoples. Learn more: humanrights.ca/story/what-t...

“I know I have a whole family of people standing with me,” says Miranda Cristofani, IATSE Local 800.

Roses are red, Violets are blue. This Valentine’s Day, make it #UnionMade, too! Shop this list of union-made gifts and show your love for workers everywhere.

Accept Challenge 13 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge and watch “Masters of Dabke Dance Pt. 1 (Canada)”. Dabke is a traditional dance, often performed at weddings, originating from Middle Eastern countries Lebanon, Syria, Palestine and Jordan. View here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGN2...

Through Valentine’s Day, union members can save 30% on any of Teleflora’s flower and gift offerings, including premium floral bouquets, elegant gift baskets, and indulgent chocolate treats. Explore @unionplus.bsky.social Valentine’s Day arrangements here: unionplus.teleflora.com

26 workers at Vancouver's iconic Rio Theatre have overwhelmingly ratified their first union contract with IATSE Local B778!!

The Super Bowl halftime show is Union made!

For Day 12 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge, read “Racial Justice and Disability Justice: The Complex Journey.” Disability remains a ground on which to segregate people from the rest of society. For change to happen, visibility is key. Learn more: nonprofitquarterly.org/racial-justi...

Take on Challenge 11 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge by reading “Jewish Food in Canada.” Learn how Eastern European Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants contributed to shaping the flavors & food traditions that are now integral to Canada’s culinary identity. thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/j...

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!!