2023 IATSE Member Census FAQ

The IATSE Member Census was created to ensure the union’s actions and priorities reflect the needs and experiences of the membership. The purpose of gathering this information is to provide Locals and the International with the most current and accurate membership data that can help inform decision-making, bargaining, organizing, and ...

A Brief History of the Academy's Fear of Unions

When Louis B. Mayer, head of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), set out to create what would become the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, he wasn’t thinking of an awards ceremony celebrating the hard work of the people who made Hollywood. The reason for the creation of the Academy was a ...

The Hollywood Commission Entertainment Survey

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BOD Statement Regarding LA City Council Leaked Audio

The Board of Directors of IATSE Local 871 is calling for the immediate resignation of Los Angeles City Council members Nury Martinez (District 6), Kevin De León (District 14), and Gil Cedillo (District 1) following the surfacing of racist remarks made with former LA County Federation of Labor President ...

How To Beat The Heat On Set

When shooting exteriors in the exteme heat (or even normal heat), it's important to arm yourself with the knowledge of how to work safely throughout the day. Script supervisor and set medic, Lesli Lytle, has written the comprehensive piece below to help protect all crew members on hot days. Heat ...