We've all seen it before. "This picture made under the jurisdiction of IATSE" is almost as ubiquitous as the MGM lion himself. With the strike authorization vote announced this week and continuing drama between Hollywood unions over a fight for better working conditions, we wanted to make sure our readers were up to speed in case some have never heard the word "IATSE" before now. What is IATSE? Who is in this union? What would a strike mean for entertainment? We will tell you. Let's dig in! What Is IATSE? Union Origins and Charter In 1893, 11 industry leaders working nationwide got together to form a more perfect union of American stagehands. They shared what they perceived to be the biggest challenges facing them in their trade. Together, they wrote the handbook on the rights of those working in every area of entertainment. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 24 September, 2021