IATSE Local 728
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The Union for Motion Picture and Television Lighting in Hollywood
Let’s go!!!!✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻
Workers at Theorist Media, the team behind popular YouTube channels like The Food Theorists and The Film Theorists, are taking steps to unionize with the Motion Picture Editors Guild (IATSE Local 700) and the Writers Guild of America West! www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig...
Hollywood Guilds Make Historic Push to Unionize YouTube Content Studio Theorist Media (Exclusive)
The Editors Guild and Writers Guild West are looking to organize more than two dozen workers at the L.A.- and Raleigh-based production company, which has several popular YouTube channels.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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The Protect America’s Workforce Act, our bipartisan bill to restore union rights to 1 million federal workers, is getting a vote in Congress!
Call your reps NOW and tell them to pass this bill and reverse the Trump admin’s union-busting executive order. https://bit.ly/4r6Ep9M
Call your reps NOW and tell them to pass this bill and reverse the Trump admin’s union-busting executive order. https://bit.ly/4r6Ep9M
November 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The Protect America’s Workforce Act, our bipartisan bill to restore union rights to 1 million federal workers, is getting a vote in Congress!
Call your reps NOW and tell them to pass this bill and reverse the Trump admin’s union-busting executive order. https://bit.ly/4r6Ep9M
Call your reps NOW and tell them to pass this bill and reverse the Trump admin’s union-busting executive order. https://bit.ly/4r6Ep9M
Go big! Go Union!✊🏻✊🏻
To reinvent an iconic unscripted series, this ICG camera crew saw every frame as a chance to stun. Read about the union camera team on #ProjectRunway, led by Director of Photography Jason Hafer, in the November issue of ICG Magazine: bit.ly/4oq6cjV
📷: Spencer Pazer
#UnionMade @iatse.bsky.social
📷: Spencer Pazer
#UnionMade @iatse.bsky.social
November 2025 Digital Edition - ICG Magazine
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November 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Go big! Go Union!✊🏻✊🏻
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Barry Thomas, president of Local 51 in South Texas, recalls working for low, non-union wages early in his career.
October 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Barry Thomas, president of Local 51 in South Texas, recalls working for low, non-union wages early in his career.
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In honor of International Credit Union Day, former IATSE VP Thom Davis appeared on a panel hosted by First Entertainment Credit Union in Hollywood.
October 16, 2025 at 11:09 PM
In honor of International Credit Union Day, former IATSE VP Thom Davis appeared on a panel hosted by First Entertainment Credit Union in Hollywood.
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Kaiser nurses and health care workers need safe staffing to provide the best care possible for patients.
All 15 million members of America’s unions stand with them in their fight for a fair contract. We have your backs! ✊
All 15 million members of America’s unions stand with them in their fight for a fair contract. We have your backs! ✊
October 17, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Kaiser nurses and health care workers need safe staffing to provide the best care possible for patients.
All 15 million members of America’s unions stand with them in their fight for a fair contract. We have your backs! ✊
All 15 million members of America’s unions stand with them in their fight for a fair contract. We have your backs! ✊
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Today we honor #IndigenousPeoplesDay — celebrating the strength, creativity, and history of Indigenous peoples and communities whose stories continue to shape our nation.
Read Full Statement here: iatse.net/honoring-indigenous-peoples-day/
Read Full Statement here: iatse.net/honoring-indigenous-peoples-day/
Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day - IATSE
Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we pause to honor and celebrate the histories, cultures, and enduring contributions of Indigenous people and communities. These communities, made up of the original ...
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October 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Today we honor #IndigenousPeoplesDay — celebrating the strength, creativity, and history of Indigenous peoples and communities whose stories continue to shape our nation.
Read Full Statement here: iatse.net/honoring-indigenous-peoples-day/
Read Full Statement here: iatse.net/honoring-indigenous-peoples-day/
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IATSE International VP Mike Miller was honored at the 5th Annual Dolores Huerta Spirit Awards at Paramount Studios for his leadership supporting IA members, union kin, and LA communities after this year’s devastating wildfires.
October 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
IATSE International VP Mike Miller was honored at the 5th Annual Dolores Huerta Spirit Awards at Paramount Studios for his leadership supporting IA members, union kin, and LA communities after this year’s devastating wildfires.
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This World Mental Health Day, register for the AFC’s Mental Health First Aid course. It equips you with practical tools to recognize signs of mental health challenges, respond with confidence, and connect others with appropriate support. Register here: afchelps.ca/resource/men...
Mental Health First Aid Training - AFC
Mental Health First Aid Training Upcoming Online Courses All Zoom courses are from 12 – 4 pm ET | 9 am – 1 pm PT For online courses, participants must be available on both dates to complete the course...
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October 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
This World Mental Health Day, register for the AFC’s Mental Health First Aid course. It equips you with practical tools to recognize signs of mental health challenges, respond with confidence, and connect others with appropriate support. Register here: afchelps.ca/resource/men...
New Issue Alert! The Q3 Official Bulletin is now available.
Featuring:
📌 Convention Highlights
📌 Convention Actions
📌 Report of the President
🔗 Check it out here: iatse.co/2025q3bulletin
Featuring:
📌 Convention Highlights
📌 Convention Actions
📌 Report of the President
🔗 Check it out here: iatse.co/2025q3bulletin
October 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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BREAKING: Thousands of TV Commercial Production Department Workers Win First Union Contract After Stand With Production Movement
This group includes now the largest unit of unionized production assistants in the history of the United States.
Full Announcement: iatse.net/thousands-of...
This group includes now the largest unit of unionized production assistants in the history of the United States.
Full Announcement: iatse.net/thousands-of...
Thousands of TV Commercial Production Department Workers Win First Union Contract After Stand With Production Movement - IATSE
NEW YORK, NY — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) today announced the successful ratification of a new contract with the Association of Independent Commercial Producers, ...
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October 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM
BREAKING: Thousands of TV Commercial Production Department Workers Win First Union Contract After Stand With Production Movement
This group includes now the largest unit of unionized production assistants in the history of the United States.
Full Announcement: iatse.net/thousands-of...
This group includes now the largest unit of unionized production assistants in the history of the United States.
Full Announcement: iatse.net/thousands-of...
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IATSE Kin! Looks like we're having a hoedown. Mark your calendars for the IATSE All In Mixer & PAC event!
September 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
IATSE Kin! Looks like we're having a hoedown. Mark your calendars for the IATSE All In Mixer & PAC event!
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JOINT STATEMENT: Hollywood Labor on Pulling of Jimmy Kimmel Live w/ @sagaftra.org @directorsguild.bsky.social @afm-union.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
JOINT STATEMENT: Hollywood Labor on Pulling of Jimmy Kimmel Live w/ @sagaftra.org @directorsguild.bsky.social @afm-union.bsky.social
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September 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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August 16, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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BREAKING! Labor dispute at the Sony lot against COMPASS (not Sony).
July 30, 2025 at 8:39 PM
BREAKING! Labor dispute at the Sony lot against COMPASS (not Sony).
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We’re thrilled to celebrate our 15-year partnership with AVIXA that fosters solidarity, security, and prosperity for all IATSE workers. If you’re here at the Convention, stop by the IATSE TTF and AVIXA booths!
July 30, 2025 at 9:59 PM
We’re thrilled to celebrate our 15-year partnership with AVIXA that fosters solidarity, security, and prosperity for all IATSE workers. If you’re here at the Convention, stop by the IATSE TTF and AVIXA booths!
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On #WorkersLaborDay, we’ll show billionaires who we are and how we fight. We will stand together to speak up and demand better. #WorkersDeserve freedom, fairness and security, and we WILL fight for an economy that works for workers.
Join us! workerslaborday.org
Join us! workerslaborday.org
Workers' Labor Day
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July 30, 2025 at 11:06 PM
On #WorkersLaborDay, we’ll show billionaires who we are and how we fight. We will stand together to speak up and demand better. #WorkersDeserve freedom, fairness and security, and we WILL fight for an economy that works for workers.
Join us! workerslaborday.org
Join us! workerslaborday.org
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From film sets to the fly rail, Alema Ryder’s journey spans decades. A proud Local 665 member since ’95, he’s served as head flyman at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Concert Hall for 20+ years. Rooted in Hawai’i, driven by craft—Alema, you make us proud! #IATSEConv2025 #SolidaritySecurityProsperity
July 31, 2025 at 3:56 AM
From film sets to the fly rail, Alema Ryder’s journey spans decades. A proud Local 665 member since ’95, he’s served as head flyman at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Concert Hall for 20+ years. Rooted in Hawai’i, driven by craft—Alema, you make us proud! #IATSEConv2025 #SolidaritySecurityProsperity
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Stay safe while working in the heat! Join us Thursday for a new webinar on heat exposure and heat-related illness in the workplace and learn practical tips to reduce exposure to heat in indoor and outdoor environments.
Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/237...
Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/237...
July 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Stay safe while working in the heat! Join us Thursday for a new webinar on heat exposure and heat-related illness in the workplace and learn practical tips to reduce exposure to heat in indoor and outdoor environments.
Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/237...
Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/237...
Great news today ahead of the fourth!
July 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Great news today ahead of the fourth!
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This bill will remove healthcare for 17M people, slash food assistance for 22M, shutter hundreds of hospitals, defund higher education, cut jobs, target immigrant communities and explode the national debt—all for tax breaks to the ultra-rich. www.aft.org/press-releas...
July 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
This bill will remove healthcare for 17M people, slash food assistance for 22M, shutter hundreds of hospitals, defund higher education, cut jobs, target immigrant communities and explode the national debt—all for tax breaks to the ultra-rich. www.aft.org/press-releas...
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About 1 in 5 veterans go to bed hungry each day. The money used for Trump’s birthday parade could provide SNAP food assistance for nearly 18,000 veterans for an entire year.
June 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
About 1 in 5 veterans go to bed hungry each day. The money used for Trump’s birthday parade could provide SNAP food assistance for nearly 18,000 veterans for an entire year.
@IATSE kin please join us!
June 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
@IATSE kin please join us!