Atlantic Theater crew walks off job over bad faith negotiations: Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) members who work as crew for the Atlantic Theater Company went on strike Sunday after management continually stalled negotiations.
SAG-AFTRA donates $1 million for LA fires relief: In the wake of destructive wildfires in Southern California and mounting displacement, SAG-AFTRA has pledged $1 million in relief for impacted members experiencing hardship. “The very essence of a labor union is solidarity: that we all work to elevate each other during times of stability, and we’re there for each other in times of crisis,” said SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland.
IATSE and Ensemble Arts reach Tentative Agreement for Philadelphia Ushers: Ushers at popular Philadelphia theaters, represented by Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local B29, reached a tentative agreement (TA) with Ensemble Arts Philly on January 7, averting a potential strike.