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 ...

Inflation Reduction Act & Voter Power

President Biden signing the Inflation Reduction Act has given workers across the country a few reasons to celebrate. This bill is investing in a clean-energy future and creating tens of thousands of new union jobs in the workforce. This is the first bill we’ve seen that acknowledges the climate crisis ...