IATSE Aims to Conclude AMPTP Talks by June 27
IATSE is hoping to wrap up bargaining a new contract with the studios by June 27, after adding an extra week of talks to the schedule. The union announced Monday …
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IATSE Leader Is ‘Hopeful’ as Contract Talks Continue
The president of IATSE told members Saturday that he is hopeful that a deal will be reached “soon” with the studios on a new agreement for 23 local unions around …
Industry Frets as Calif. Changes Payroll Rules for Loan Out Corps
The state of California has warned entertainment industry payroll providers and others that it is implementing policy changes that could have significant tax and retirement planning implications for those in …
IATSE Talks Focus on $670 Million Pension and Health Shortfall
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees ended its first week of “general” negotiations on a new contract on Friday, and will resume next week. The union spent most of …
Studios and IATSE Hope More Time for Talks Reduces Risk of a Strike
Studio negotiators have been talking for nearly a month with the largest union representing Hollywood film crews, and have still not tackled most of the major issues on the table. …
IATSE Makes Pension and Health Proposals as Bargaining Begins
IATSE and the Hollywood Basic Crafts unions opened bargaining on Monday by making their proposals on pension and health items. The first day of bargaining followed a massive rally on …
IATSE and Teamsters Warn of Another Hollywood Strike at Massive Rally
Hollywood union leaders warned of the possibility of another strike this summer if the studios cannot reach a deal before crew contracts expire on July 31. Speaking to a rally …
Walt Disney Animation Studios Production Workers Vote to Unionize
Walt Disney Animation Studios production workers have voted to unionize, the Animation Guild (IATSE Local 839) announced Wednesday. In a National Labor Relations Board ballot count, 63 production employees (or 93%) — …