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The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. The union behind entertainment.
“I know I have a whole family of people standing with me,” says Miranda Cristofani, IATSE Local 800.
February 13, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Roses are red, Violets are blue. This Valentine’s Day, make it #UnionMade, too! Shop this list of union-made gifts and show your love for workers everywhere.
February 13, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Accept Challenge 13 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge and watch “Masters of Dabke Dance Pt. 1 (Canada)”.

Dabke is a traditional dance, often performed at weddings, originating from Middle Eastern countries Lebanon, Syria, Palestine and Jordan.

View here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGN2...
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February 13, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Through Valentine’s Day, union members can save 30% on any of Teleflora’s flower and gift offerings, including premium floral bouquets, elegant gift baskets, and indulgent chocolate treats.

Explore @unionplus.bsky.social Valentine’s Day arrangements here: unionplus.teleflora.com
Teleflora | Order Flower Delivery Online | Flowers Near Me - Union plus flower service
Teleflora makes it easy to order flowers online and get same day flower delivery right to your loved one’s door, no matter what the occasion is.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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26 workers at Vancouver's iconic Rio Theatre have overwhelmingly ratified their first union contract with IATSE Local B778!!
February 12, 2026 at 2:32 PM
The Super Bowl halftime show is Union made!
February 12, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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For Day 12 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge, read “Racial Justice and Disability Justice: The Complex Journey.”

Disability remains a ground on which to segregate people from the rest of society. For change to happen, visibility is key.

Learn more: nonprofitquarterly.org/racial-justi...
Racial Justice and Disability Justice: The Complex Journey | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
Disability rights built on the civil rights movement but ignored how ableism and structural racism intersect. True inclusion requires an intersectional approach, continual learning, and alliance build...
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February 12, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Take on Challenge 11 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge by reading “Jewish Food in Canada.” Learn how Eastern European Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants contributed to shaping the flavors & food traditions that are now integral to Canada’s culinary identity.

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Jewish Food in Canada
Jewish food in Canada was in large part shaped by the arrival of Eastern European Ashkenazi Jews in the late 1880s. Later Jewish immigration from North Africa a...
thecanadianencyclopedia.ca
February 11, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Congrats to our union kin who transformed the Super Bowl field into a world-class stage!
February 9, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Game day goals: union-made snacks & brews for the win! Check out this @aflcio.org union-made list for your Super Bowl party!
February 6, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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For Day 6 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge, check out “The Normalization of Book Banning: Banned in the USA, 2024 – 2025”.

The article focuses on book censorship in the U.S., often targeting diverse voices. pen.org/report/the-n...
The Normalization of Book Banning
PEN America found that 6,870 books bans were enacted during the 2024-25 school year, across 23 states and 87 public school districts.
pen.org
February 6, 2026 at 4:31 PM
“You’re never alone in a union, ever” says Paul Stapleton-Smith, Political Director for Local 336 in Arizona.
February 5, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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For Day 5 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge, watch “Minorities Debate Colorism, Skin Bleaching and Appropriation.”

A diverse panel offers candid perspectives on the roots of colorism and its impact today.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzn2...
Minorities Debate Colorism, Skin Bleaching and Appropriation | VICE Debates
YouTube video by VICE
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February 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM
A big IATSE-welcome to our newest kin!

150 production and box office staff across four of Washington D.C.'s most renowned concert venues have voted decisively to join IATSE. The victory at venues operated by I.M.P. represents a significant step forward for workers across the live music industry.
Production and Box Office Workers at Four Iconic D.C. Concert Venues Vote to Join IATSE - IATSE
Washington, DC — 150 Production workers and box office staff at four of Washington D.C.’s most renowned concert venues have voted decisively to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage […]
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February 4, 2026 at 7:25 PM
To honor #BlackHistoryMonth through action, the @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social recommends participating in the 2026 IATSE 21-Day Human & Civil Rights Equity Challenge.

It includes daily recommendations to read, listen, or view on Black & BIPOC history & current topics.

iatse.co/21DayChallenge2026
February 4, 2026 at 4:26 PM
The Grammy Awards are UNION MADE!!!!

Shout out to all the performers and behind the scenes workers that made the night go off without a hitch!!
February 3, 2026 at 9:57 PM
In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re back with the 2026 IATSE Human & Civil Rights Equity 21-Day Habit-Forming Challenge.

Challenge 1: Read “The Unseen Labor of Black Women Leaders,” on the invisible, uncompensated work carried by Black women leaders.

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The Unseen Labor of Black Women Leaders | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
To be a Black woman leader is to grapple with embedded challenges.
nonprofitquarterly.org
February 3, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Union means having rights you can enforce and an organization that holds employers accountable.
February 3, 2026 at 6:45 PM
In response to President Donald Trump’s public announcement of a planned two-year shutdown of the Kennedy Center, Kennedy Center Arts Workers United — including Equity, AFM, AGMA, IATSE, and SDC — issued the following joint statement:

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Kennedy Center Unions Demand Transparency and Worker Protections in the Event of a Temporary Shutdown - IATSE
In response to President Donald Trump’s public announcement of a planned two-year shutdown of the Kennedy Center, Kennedy Center Arts Workers United — consisting of Actors’ Equity Association (Equity)...
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February 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
2K Motion Capture Workers Stand with WNBA Athletes in Stalled League Negotiations:

"We stand in solidarity with the Women’s National Basketball Player’s Association (WNBPA) in their just demand for a fair contract.”
January 29, 2026 at 11:22 PM
“We’re not artists in a silo” says lighting designer Jennifer Schriever. Participating is key and everyone can contribute someway.
January 29, 2026 at 5:49 PM
STATEMENT: Escalating Federal Immigration Enforcement Violence Threatens Constitutional Rights, Worker Safety iatse.net/escalating-f...
Escalating Federal Immigration Enforcement Violence Threatens Constitutional Rights, Worker Safety - IATSE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Our union is outraged and gravely concerned by the killings of Minnesota workers and community members as part of recent federal immigration enforcement operations. These shootings b...
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January 26, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Local 600-represented KATU2 editors and photojournalists in Portland are asking for a fair contract and a fair wage. Sign the petition today and tell Sinclair to bargain a fair contract: bit.ly/3LElN1e

#ProtectUnionJournalism #UnionStrong #UnionMade #1u @iatse.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 11:00 PM
“It was a night to day difference” says Shiran Miller, ACE, going from non-union to unionized work. She's a board member of the Motion Picture Editors Guild (L700), a delegate, and founding co-chair of the Young Workers Committee.
January 22, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Join Behind the Scenes and become a certified Mental Health First Aider on January 31! Register today: at btshelp.org/mhfa
January 21, 2026 at 8:44 PM