International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) members who work in production roles at The Juilliard School have secured a tentative agreement.
Workers initially voted to join IATSE last year, with near unanimous support for the organizing effort.
“This contract is setting a new standard for wage equity across production crafts,” said Meredith Prouty-Due, a costume design coordinator. “We are excited to be embarking on this new chapter with Juilliard and the IATSE.”
“We came together as a collective of artisans and craftspeople across disciplines committed to lifting up our colleagues,” said A.J. Cote, the lead carpenter. “This contract further unifies our commitment to each other and our work. Every person working under the collective bargaining agreement now has representation and a path to benefits, and it guarantees future workers a voice in their workplace.”