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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 10h

IATSE International VP Mike Miller was honored at the 5th Annual Dolores Huerta Spirit Awards at Paramount Studios for his leadership supporting IA members, union kin, and LA communities after this year’s devastating wildfires.

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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 1d

Do you know how to safely intervene if you see a co-worker being bullied or intimidated? In just 90 minutes you can learn about tools and get real life examples to use to safely intervene.

Register here for the upcoming course, Friday, October 17th, 11am – 12:30pm ET: btshelp.org/bystander

Bystander Intervention Webinar - Behind the Scenes

Mental health and suicide prevention resources including crisis lines, therapist finders, support for alcohol, drugs and other substance misuse, eating disorders, and dealing with depession, anxiety a...

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IATSE Local 764 @iatselocal764.bsky.social · 5d

Can you spot the @iatse.bsky.social bug in the credits of television and movies? Share a screenshot from what you watch this weekend. #UnionStrong #UnionProud

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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations to IATSE Local 7 President Bryant Preston on being re-elected by acclimation as President of the Colorado AFL-CIO! 👏

Bryant’s leadership and dedication to Colorado’s working people is an inspiration, and we’re proud to see one of our fellow kin lead the fight for respect on the job!

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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 6d

New Issue Alert! The Q3 Official Bulletin is now available.

Featuring:
📌 Convention Highlights
📌 Convention Actions
📌 Report of the President

🔗 Check it out here: iatse.co/2025q3bulletin

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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 6d

BREAKING: Thousands of TV Commercial Production Department Workers Win First Union Contract After Stand With Production Movement

This group includes now the largest unit of unionized production assistants in the history of the United States.

Full Announcement: iatse.net/thousands-of...

Thousands of TV Commercial Production Department Workers Win First Union Contract After Stand With Production Movement - IATSE

NEW YORK, NY — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) today announced the successful ratification of a new contract with the Association of Independent Commercial Producers, ...

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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations to IATSE Local B-192 on 60 years of solidarity!

Founded in the 1960s with Hollywood tour guides on the famous “glam trams,” B-192 has spent six decades representing the best in the business.

Here’s to 60 years of union pride, and many more ahead!

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IATSE Canada | AIEST Canada @iatsecanada.bsky.social · 8d

September 30th is Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day). Established in 2021, the day honours residential school survivors and First Nations, Inuit & Métis families. A time for reflection, reconciliation & commemoration.

Read more: iatse.co/truthreconciliationday

September 30 is National Truth & Reconciliation Day in Canada - IATSE

September 30th is recognized as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (a.k.a. Orange Shirt Day) in Canada. Established as a federal statutory holiday in 2021, the day honours the history […]

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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 9d

Hispanic & Latinx members power our industry with creativity, skill & solidarity—on the job & in the community. We celebrate their contributions this #HispanicHeritageMonth & beyond.

Read full statement here: iatse.co/hhm

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S and Latin American Heritage Month in Canada - IATSE

Every year, from September 15 – October 15 we recognize Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. During October, Canada celebrates Latin American Heritage Month. Together, these observances honor...

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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 12d

UPDATE: Following a one-day picket of their production of a promo for Disney Channel’s Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, Riverstreet Productions Inc. today signed a union contract. The company did the right thing and is NOW providing industry standard wages and benefits for their 25-person crew.

IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 13d

🚨 Breaking: Shame on Riverstreet Productions Inc. While producing a promo for Disney Channel’s Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, the company replaced the union crew instead of agreeing to a fair contract. The 25-person IA crew is currently picketing in front of BLT Studios and Soundstages in Hollywood.

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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 13d

🚨 Breaking: Shame on Riverstreet Productions Inc. While producing a promo for Disney Channel’s Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, the company replaced the union crew instead of agreeing to a fair contract. The 25-person IA crew is currently picketing in front of BLT Studios and Soundstages in Hollywood.

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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 16d

On Sept 19, Int’l VP Carlos Cota rallied members at LA City Hall before a historic vote.

Thanks to LA City Council, Int’l VPs Michael Miller & Carlos Cota, the CA IATSE Council, and members for winning the $2.6B LA Convention Center expansion, creating union jobs.

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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 20d

JOINT STATEMENT: Hollywood Labor on Pulling of Jimmy Kimmel Live w/ @sagaftra.org @directorsguild.bsky.social @afm-union.bsky.social

The indefinite removal of Jimmy Kimmel Live under government pressure is not an isolated incident. It is part of a disturbing trend of increasing interference in creative expression. This kind of political pressure on broadcasters and artists chills free speech and threatens the livelihoods of thousands of working Americans.

When a private citizen, business, or television network bows to government intimidation, it strikes at the heart of our First Amendment rights. Creative artists must be free to do their work without fear that their careers or their family’s livelihoods will be disrupted simply for their opinions.

These cases pull the rug out from under the hardworking American workers behind the scenes who make these productions possible. At a time when America’s film and television industry is still struggling due to globalization and industry contraction, further unnecessary job losses only make a bad situation worse.

Finally, media companies have a responsibility to defend their workers and the integrity of the stories they tell. All broadcasters must stand firm in defense of free expression and the First Amendment, not capitulate to a policy of political appeasement.

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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 20d

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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 24d

We are proud to celebrate all IATSE kin whose hard work and artistry behind the scenes contributed to this year’s nominated Emmy productions!

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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 27d

Today, we remember our IATSE kin who operated the lighting equipment that allowed the search and rescue operation at Ground Zero to continue 24 hours a day for weeks: iatse.net/iatse-stands...

IATSE honors heroic members who kept Ground Zero bright - IATSE

NEW YORK, NY — We all remember where we were on September 11, 2001. For so many of our sisters and brothers, the tragic events of that day were just the […]

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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 29d

67% of area residents are against the proposed Times Square Casino, with 50% of saying they are “strongly” opposed.

We agree. It's a bad bet to drop a casino on top of New York's historic Theater District, famous for already being overcrowded.

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Exclusive | Vast majority of locals oppose Times Square casino backed by Jay-Z, new poll says

Two-thirds of registered voters in the famed district oppose opening the gaming facility pitched by partners SL Green, Caesars and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation.

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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · Sep 8

Presented by the Entertainment Community Fund in partnership with the IATSE Education and Training Department, intro to Anxiety Toolbox is a 90-minute workshop designed to help people who struggle with a variety of anxiety-related concerns.

Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/302...

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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · Sep 7

A huge thank you to all of our kin who marched proudly in yesterdays’s Labor Day parade in NYC! Your massive turnout and solidarity made this celebration of workers’ rights truly powerful!

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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · Sep 4

BREAKING: Production staff at City Winery’s Philadelphia location have officially voted to join IATSE Local 8, further strengthening the growing movement of live event workers organizing across Philly!

City Winery Philadelphia Production Workers Unionize with IATSE Local 8 - IATSE

Philadelphia, PA – Production staff at City Winery’s Philadelphia location have officially voted to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 8, further strengthening...

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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · Sep 4

Production workers at The Public Theater have ratified a wide-ranging union contract covering production staff with IATSE by a near-unanimous margin of 112-3! iatse.net/joint-statem...

Joint Statement: Public Theater Workers Ratify Union Agreement with IATSE Covering Production Staff - IATSE

New York, NY — Production workers at The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) have ratified a wide-ranging union contract covering production staff ...

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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · Sep 2

This Labor Day, IATSE members from coast to coast and across two countries came together to march, celebrate, and honor the generations of working people who fought for the rights we have today as we continue building a stronger future for all entertainment workers!

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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · Aug 28

BREAKING: Stagehands at one of Calgary’s last unrepresented professional venues have voted to be represented by 1600-Member Calgary-based IATSE Local 212!

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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · Aug 27

For clarification: Neither AEW nor 2300 Arena has signed a collective bargaining agreement with any IATSE Local for their Philadelphia based production. This means it is not an IATSE union production.

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