B.C. union launches petition seeking film tax-credit change

Vancouver Sun: A petition backed by B.C.’s International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 891 union is calling on Ottawa to change how the production services tax credit is calculated. Article content The move, the union says, would make B.C. and Canada more competitive for film and TV production.

Should Workers Get to Bargain on AI?

Asian Pacific Post: There’s an argument playing out at bargaining tables across the province. Crystal Braunwarth, co-chair of the BC Federation of Labour’s AI committee, says unions across British Columbia are hearing workers voice their concerns about artificial intelligence entering the workplace.

With Call Of Duty Release Near And No Union Contract In Sight, Activision Workers Authorize Strike

aftermath.site: Following the 2024 completion of Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard purchase, Jordan Kunze, a now-former Activision union steward and QA employee of several years, spent “well over a year” fighting to obtain a remote work accommodation due to a documented medical condition.

Studio Teachers’ Union to Merge With IATSE Property Crafts Local

www.hollywoodreporter.com: The studio teachers‘ union Local 884 is set to combine with the property craftsperson union Local 44 following a member vote approving the consolidation. Eighty-five percent of participating members of Local 884 voted “yes” on the merger earlier this month, while 90 percent of Local 44 voted to support the combination a few weeks before, according to sources.

SAG-AFTRA and Studios to Resume Negotiations on April 27

www.hollywoodreporter.com: After the writers’ union wrapped a surprise deal with studios and streamers over the weekend, SAG-AFTRA announced that it will return to the bargaining table by the end of the month. The performers’ union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers resume negotiations on April 27

SAG-AFTRA to Resume Talks With Studios in April

variety.com: SAG-AFTRA will resume its negotiations with the major studios on April 27, thanks to an early agreement with the Writers Guild of America. The performers’ union broke off talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on March 15.

Props Workers at Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Join IATSE Local 63

IATSE: The Manitoba Labour Board has officially certified the prop workers’ union at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (RMTC), with workers voting unanimously to join IATSE Local 63. The three-member unit, comprised of the Head of Props, Assistant Head of Props/Props Buyer, and Props Builder, voted 3 to 0 in favor of union representation.

Motion Capture Workers at 2K Studio Ratify First Union Contract

www.hollywoodreporter.com: Workers at 2K’s motion capture studio in Petaluma, CA have unanimously ratified a deal with management at parent company Take-Two Interactive, IATSE announced on Tuesday. The crew union represents stage technicians, engineers, animators and recording and audio specialists at the studio.

2K Motion Capture Workers in Petaluma Unanimously Ratify Historic First Union Contract

IATSE: Workers at 2K’s motion capture studio in Petaluma, California have reached and unanimously ratified their first union contract with Take-Two Interactive management, marking a historic first for motion capture video game workers in the United States. This agreement is the result of these workers’ initial vote to unionize in November 2024.

Kennedy Center Unions Challenge Trump's 'Revitalization' Plans

Parade: The labor unions representing staff at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., have broken their silence regarding Donald Trump’s recent announcement concerning the facility’s future.

Actors' Equity, IATSE, Other Entertainment Unions Condemn Kennedy Center Closure

Playbill: Following President Trump's announcement that the Kennedy Center would be the closed for two years beginning July 4 for renovations, a number of entities have roundly condemned the move from Congressional Senators to, now, a host of entertainment unions and workers.

Production Workers at Arena Stage Vote to Join IATSE

IATSE: Approximately 80 backstage production workers at Arena Stage, one of the nation’s leading regional theaters, have voted to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). In a National Labor Relations Board election, workers voted overwhelmingly for union representation, with over 85% of ballots cast in favor.

Production Assistants Union Notches First Win in New York

www.hollywoodreporter.com: Workers on the Netflix series The Four Seasons, which shoots in New York, have voted in a National Labor Relations Board election to unionize with Production Assistants United. Ballots were due by the end of the day on Monday and were counted on Thursday, with 19 crew members voting to join the union and one voting against. Thirty-four people were eligible to participate.

New President of NYC Musicians' Union on Broadway Strike, AI and More

www.hollywoodreporter.com: Dan Point has taken over the leadership of the American Federation of Musicians Local 802, the union for Broadway and New York City musicians, months after the union was set to go on strike.

Can Hollywood Avoid a Strike This Time?

www.hollywoodreporter.com: Six months. A 17 percent dip in entertainment employment in the L.A. area. Billions in estimated economic activity lost to the state of California. Could it happen again?

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Theatrical Stage Employees

AFL-CIO: This is the next post in our series that will take a deeper look at each of our affiliates. The series will run weekly until we've covered all 64 of our affiliates. Next up is Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).

Whistleblower: Rockstar fired 40 Grand Theft Auto workers to crush union drive

Boing Boing: Rockstar Games' latest delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 may have deeper roots than technical challenges. According to a verified whistleblower from within the company, the recent firing of 30-40 UK employees for alleged "gross misconduct" was actually a union-busting tactic disguised as disciplinary action.

Game Industry Unions Supported in New Salary Report

GDC Festival of Gaming has released the 2025 Game Industry Salary Report, revealing that almost two-thirds (64%) of respondents support the unionization of game industry workers, with over half of respondents (56%) saying they are interested in joining a union in the industry. : GDC Festival of Gaming has released the 2025 Game Industry Salary Report, revealing that almost two-thirds (64%) of respondents support the unionization of game industry workers, with over half of respondents (56%) saying they are interested in joining a union in the industry.

Writers Guild Names 2026 Negotiations Leadership

www.hollywoodreporter.com: Again leading bargaining for the union will be Ellen Stutzman, the WGA West executive director who helmed the talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers amid a 148-day strike in 2023. Stutzman, thrust into the chief negotiator role that year after longtime leader David Young took a sudden medical leave of absence, ultimately was credited with helping the union secure its first AI protections and a bonus for successful streaming programs.

Broadway Musicians Union Local 802 Ratifies New Three-Year Contract

www.broadwayworld.com: AFM Local 802, the union representing Broadway musicians, has ratified a new three-year Broadway contract with a strong majority “yes” vote. The agreement is retroactive to September 1, 2025, and will remain in effect through August 27, 2028.