Thank you, Gov. Brown!

In 2014, when the California Legislature passed AB 1839 and Governor Jerry Brown signed it into law, the state of film and television production in California made a dramatic turnaround. We went from a total drain of production out of the state—and the severe job loss that went with it—to ...

If Not Now... the Dangers of Fatigue and Driving

The following video illustrates the dangers of fatigue that workers in our industry face as a result of unsafe hours and inadequate rest periods. This crosses craft and union lines and has the potential to impact every person working on set. Driving while drowsy after working long or irregular workdays ...

Protect The NEA

Sisters and brothers — Today, IATSE members are on Capitol Hill, telling members of Congress not to cut the NEA. The latest budget proposal eliminates funding for the National Endowment for the Arts — the NEA — along with the other federal agencies that support the arts. Losing this funding would ...

Northern California Fires Relief Efforts

The fires in Northern California are still raging, and Labor organizations are setting up disaster relief for victims of the fires.  With the recent hurricanes, a lot of funds are low, and people are stretched thin. Many of us here in Southern California have family and friends up north.  ...

Resist March - June 11, 2017

Resist March In support of the LGBTQ+ Community. Sunday June 11, 2017 8:00 am Hollywood and Highland IASTE Local 871 will be taking to the streets once again.  The Board of Directors has voted to officially endorse the Local's participation in the #ResistMarch in support of the LGBTQ+ community.  We should have more details on ...