Is the pendulum of power swinging towards US unions?
01 Nov 2023
The United Auto Workers have scored a major victory. And it could be a sign of more to come for workers – unless the Fed undermines them again
General Motors reaches tentative agreement with UAW, potentially ending six-week strike
30 Oct 2023
DETROIT (AP) — Facing the loss of another $200 million this week to a lengthy strike, General Motors CEO Mary Barra wrapped up her weekend by going to the United Auto Workers’ Detroit headquarters intent on getting a new contract.
New Mexico Camera Department Yard Sale
23 Oct 2023
On Sunday, October 22, the Local 600 New Mexico Workers Group presented their Camera Department Yard Sale + E-Waste Recycling event at Local 480 in Albuquerque.
2023 Atlanta Pride Parade
18 Oct 2023
Our thanks to all the Local 600 and IATSE members who came out and marched in the 2023 Atlanta Pride Parade. See you next year!
IATSE "All-In" Mixer
10 Oct 2023
Members from the 13 Hollywood Locals came out in #IASolidarity on October 7 for the IATSE "All-In" Mixer at Local 80 in Burbank, CA.
2023 "We are Sarah Jones" Field Day
10 Oct 2023
On Sunday, October 8, the filmmaking community in Atlanta came out to participate in the annual "We are Sarah Jones" Field Day at Cinemoves Movie Ranch.
2023 CineGear Atlanta
10 Oct 2023
Thanks to all who attended CineGear Atlanta on October 6-7 at Trilith Studios in Fayetteville, GA.
WGA Votes to Ratify Contract, Officially Ending One of Hollywood’s Longest Strikes
10 Oct 2023
The Writers Guild of America has voted overwhelmingly to ratify its new contract, formally ending one of the longest labor disputes in Hollywood history.
2023 Emerging Cinematographer Awards
03 Oct 2023
The 25th Annual Emerging Cinematographer Awards were held on Sunday, October 1, at the Television Academy in North Hollywood, CA.
Writers Guild Strike to End Wednesday: Leadership Votes to Conclude Historic Work Stoppage
26 Sep 2023
The 148-day writers’ strike, the second longest in Writers Guild of America history, will conclude on 12:01 am PT Wednesday thanks to a vote from guild leadership that officially authorized some 11,500 members to return to work. Tasks that for months were prohibited by strike rules — pitching, selling scripts, taking meetings, responding to notes — will then be sanctioned, while writers’ rooms can reconvene.
SAG-AFTRA Members Vote Overwhelmingly To Authorize Strike Against Video Game Industry
26 Sep 2023
SAG-AFTRA members have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike against 10 of the major video game companies. The vote was 98.32% in favor. A total of 34,687 members cast ballots, representing a voting 27.47% of eligible voters. The guild’s last strike against the gaming companies, in 2016-17, lasted 183 days. The guild, meanwhile, has been on strike against the film and TV industry since July 14.
WGA, AMPTP Reach Historic Contract Agreement to End 146-Day Writers Strike
25 Sep 2023
Hollywood heaves a sigh of relief. The WGA and major studios and streamers have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract that promises to end the 146-day strike that has taken a heavy toll across the content industry.