INDUSTRY & LABOR NEWS
DP Greig Fraser on the Biggest Challenge Shooting ‘Dune 2’
10/17/2024
“One doesn’t come out of the womb wanting to be a cinematographer,” says Greig Fraser, the go-to director of photography for such helmers as Garth Davis, Matt Reeves, Denis Villeneuve and more.
Casa Bonita Cast and Crew Members Look to Unionize With Actors’ Equity, IATSE
10/16/2024
Workers, who include cliff divers and other performers, cited unsafe work conditions and pay.
Atlanta Pride Parade (Photo Gallery)
10/15/2024
Members in Atlanta took to the streets to march in the annual Atlanta Pride Parade on Sunday, October 13, alongside many of our peach state union kin, including members from Local 479 and SAG-AFTRA. Thank you to all who attended. See you next year!
Union Petitions Filed with NLRB Double Since FY 2021, Up 27% Since FY 2023
10/14/2024
From October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board received 3,286 union election petitions, up 27% since FY 2023, when the Agency received 2,593 petitions. This is more than double the number of petitions received since FY 2021, when the NLRB received 1,638 petitions.
Work Slowdown Resources
10/2/2024
The Local will continue to provide the most up-to-date list of resources available for those experiencing financial hardship.
US dockworkers strike, halting half the nation's ocean shipping
10/1/2024
NEW YORK, Oct 1 (Reuters) - U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast dockworkers began their first large-scale strike in nearly 50 years on Tuesday, halting the flow of about half the country's ocean shipping, after negotiations for a new labor contract broke down over wages.
Julia Fox Drama Gets a Unionized Crew After Brief IATSE Picket
9/23/2024
The queer romantic feature 'Perfect,' which also reportedly stars Ashley Moore and Micaela Wittman, was shooting in Simi Valley when the strike occurred.
Disabled Union Members Are Strengthening the Labor Movement
9/17/2024
Disabled workers are getting louder and more effective as they push their unions to be more accessible and inclusive. All workers are benefiting.
Generations of workers coveted Boeing jobs. Strike reveals how much has changed.
9/17/2024
The Seattle area boomed as Boeing wrung concessions from unionized workers, making them feel left behind.
UAW union files unfair labor practice charges against automaker Stellantis
9/16/2024
DETROIT, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The United Auto Workers union said on Monday it had filed unfair labor practice charges against Chrysler-parent Stellantis for violating the labor contract the parties reached last fall.
Boeing faces threat of a massive strike as union members vote on a contract today
9/12/2024
Little has gone right for Boeing over the last five years. By this time tomorrow, the troubled company could add another mess to its growing list of problems: A massive strike by 33,000 of its workers that could stop airplane production at America’s largest exporter and deal a blow to the US economy.
Taylor Swift shouts out ‘genius’ cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto during Video of the Year acceptance
9/12/2024
Travis Kelce wasn’t the only person Taylor Swift thanked while accepting her 2024 MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year on Wednesday. Swift – who won seven awards during the ceremony, bringing her lifetime total to 30, tying Beyonce for the most VMAs ever – made sure to show gratitude to several collaborators who helped her make the video for “Fortnight,” including stars Josh Charles and Ethan Hawke, featured artist Post Malone, and Oscar-nominated cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto.
New York Times tech workers union votes to authorize a strike
9/11/2024
The New York Times Tech Guild, which represents more than 600 staffers, on Tuesday voted to authorize a strike in protest of stalled contract negotiations with The Times' management, sources confirmed to Axios
Labor unions to get prime billing on first night of Democratic National Convention
8/20/2024
Leaders of several of the largest labor unions in the country will have speaking slots during primetime at the Democratic National Convention on Monday in Chicago, as the party continues its political overtures to a crucial voting block.
SAG-AFTRA Strikes Groundbreaking AI Digital Voice Replica Pact With Startup Firm Narrativ
8/14/2024
Union says agreement sets 'a new standard' for ethical use and makes it easy to performers to give consent and get paid
UAW files labor charges against Trump and Musk, alleging worker intimidation
8/13/2024
The United Auto Workers (UAW) said Tuesday that it filed federal labor charges alleging former President Trump and Elon Musk attempted to “intimidate and threaten” workers during their Monday evening interview on the social platform X.
Apple TV Visual Effects Workers Unanimously Vote to Join IATSE
8/8/2024
Twelve workers voted to join the major Hollywood crew union in a National Labor Relations Board ballot count on Tuesday afternoon.
Hollywood Teamsters and other crew unions ratify new contracts
8/1/2024
A coalition of labor unions representing drivers, location managers, animal trainers, electricians, plumbers and other Hollywood crew members have ratified new three-year agreements with the major studios.
SAG-AFTRA Sets First Picket For Video Game Strike At Warner Bros.
7/30/2024
Voice actors will be hitting the picket lines Thursday, as SAG-AFTRA announced the first in-person action against one of 10 major video game companies impacted by the Interactive Media Agreement strike.
The picket will take place at WB Games Inc. in Los Angeles from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. PT, with members asked to gather at Gate 5 of the studio lot.
Disneyland Workers Vote To Approve New Contract, Averting Strike Threat
7/29/2024
Late today unions representing 14,000 cast members at Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney and the Disney hotels announced their members had voted to ratify new three-year contracts with Disney.