Some Rights and Protections IATSE has won on:
We are more than 170,000 entertainment industry professionals across the United States and Canada, including stagehands, front of house workers, wardrobe attendants, hair and makeup artists, motion picture and television production technicians, broadcast technicians, scenic artists, designers, animators, audiovisual technicians, and more. We stand together to provide strong representation and win better wages, training, benefits and overall working conditions.
How to Join
There are two primary ways to join:
- The criteria to join the IATSE varies for each Local union. Click here to see which Local covers your craft in your area and learn more about how to apply for membership.
- When you and your coworkers join together to form a union, you have the right to negotiate with your employer as a group.
About Us
Our union was built by workers who moved from job to job, facing unpredictable hours, precarious employment and health care, and pay that didn't reflect their contribution to the industry. As workers from all corners of the entertainment industry, we are uniquely positioned and have the industry experience to win major gains on hours, continuous health coverage, and other important issues.