Catching up on IATSE? What’s behind Hollywood’s labor unrest
Earlier this month, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees voted in support of waging a strike if the union couldn’t agree to a new contract.
A deal made this weekend between IATSE and the major studios was a rare display of muscle for the industry’s “below-the-line” production crews.
Here’s a closer look at how we got here.
Hollywood avoided a strike. But broader labor issues aren’t going away.
Oct. 19, 2021
The deal between the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and the major studios is a rare display of muscle for the industry’s “below-the-line” production crews.
Oct. 17, 2021
IATSE reaches a deal on a new contract with the Hollywood studios, which would end a months-long standoff that threatened to trigger a historic strike.
Oct. 16, 2021
A walkout would halt productions nationwide and pose a major blow to one of Southern California’s most important industries.
Oct. 14, 2021
Hollywood crews will go on strike Monday if a deal over a new contract is not reached by then, IATSE announces.
Oct. 13, 2021
By threatening to strike for better pay, hours and working conditions, film and TV workers are taking a stand for many who believe our work culture is broken.
Oct. 7, 2021
Film crews say they are tired of tough working conditions and low pay from streaming companies and are preparing to strike.
Oct. 6, 2021
Watch “L.A. Times Today” report on a possible walkout.
Oct. 6, 2021
Members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees authorized their leaders to call a strike if they can’t work out a deal with the major studios.
Oct. 4, 2021
IATSE issues rare strongly worded statement about bargaining negotiations.
Sept. 15, 2021
A group of Hollywood producers has accused IATSE of misrepresenting what has happened in contract negotiations.
Sept. 26, 2021
Mindy Kaling, Bradley Whitford and Kerry Washington are among celebrities expressing support for their crews as union talks hit an impasse.
Sept. 23, 2021
Rep. Adam B. Schiff and Sens. Charles E. Schumer and Bernie Sanders wade into Hollywood’s biggest labor fight, telling AMPTP to negotiate with IATSE crews.
Sept. 30, 2021
Are Hollywood crews ready to strike for the first time since 1945?
Sept. 11, 2021
Crew members are pushing producers to give them more rest periods to address persistent complaints that they are working dangerously long hours to meet production schedules.
Aug. 30, 2021
Hollywood’s unions are gatekeepers to the entertainment industry, yet Black crew members say getting access for recognition for minority members is hard.
Aug. 13, 2020