IATSE Responds to Metropolitan Opera & Orchestra Agreement Stating ‘We’re Not Done Yet’

(Credit: Jonathan Tichler / Met Opera) Following the announcement of the Metropolitan Opera and its agreement with the Orchestra, Local One of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees responded by noting that the company was not done with negotiating all labor agreements. In a statement, the union said, “The agreement between the Met Opera and IATSE Local One ended {…}

IATSE Members Protest Metropolitan Opera in Virtual Picket Line

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees is taking the fight against the Metropolitan Opera lockout online with a virtual picket line. The picket line can be seen on MetOperaPicketLine.com and stagehands, costumer and wardrobe employees, lighting designers and technicians, set designers and craftsmen, make-up artists, broadcast technicians, and ticket sellers, along with other supporters, are taking part. In a {…}

American Federation of Musicians & International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Endorse Joe Biden for President

The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) and International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) have endorsed Joe Biden for President of the United States. Both AFM and IATSE represent musicians and stage employees of major opera companies and orchestras around the United States. In a report made by Deadline, AFM reached its decision to support the Democratic candidate via a {…}