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WELCOME ... to the website of the IATSE Theatrical Wardrobe Union Local 769.

Local 769 represents workers in many diverse, but related fields in the entertainment industry, such as theatrical productions, ballet, opera, fashion, trade, ice shows, spectaculars, motion pictures, television, concerts and commercials. We represent a diverse group of skilled technicians that are the best in their field, including dressers, seamstresses, costume stylists, supervisors, key and set costumers and other assistants in wardrobe departments. We are dedicated to providing skilled workers in every field of the entertainment industry.

"For more than 100 years, we've been behind the scenes. Since the early days of the musical, and the dawn of the film age, we have created indelible images; entertaining the world for generations. We are the brothers and sisters of the IATSE."

- IATSE Website

Latest News

California wildfires … IATSE responds!

California wildfires … IATSE responds!

November 14th, 2018

The unprecedented wildfires currently scorching California are now the deadliest and most destructive in the state’s

Oriental Theatre is getting a new name

Oriental Theatre is getting a new name

November 13th, 2018

Oriental Theatre is getting a new name November 13, 2018 - 10:55 AM After 92 years, the name of the

Union Meeting – Tuesday, 1/15/19

Union Meeting – Tuesday, 1/15/19

January 15th, 2019

The next meeting of Wardrobe Local 769 will be held at the Stagehands Local 2 Office, 216 S. Jefferson, 4th Floor,

Chicago Women in Trades Job Opportunity

Chicago Women in Trades Job Opportunity

November 12th, 2018

HI all, We are growing here at Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) and are now searching for candidates to fill the

AFL-CIO Prez Trumka on the Midterms …

AFL-CIO Prez Trumka on the Midterms …

November 7th, 2018

President Loeb on the 2018 Midterms

President Loeb on the 2018 Midterms

November 7th, 2018

Statement from President Loeb about the 2018 Midterm Elections Wednesday, November 7, 2018 In response to the results of

Statement from Richard Trumka

Statement from Richard Trumka

October 29th, 2018

Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka in response to the politically motivated violence in

Cinespace outreach gets Congressional nod

Cinespace outreach gets Congressional nod

October 29th, 2018

Cinespace community outreach gets Congressional nod The studio’s Mirkopoulos Internship Program grows

Join Actors Federal Credit Union

Join Actors Federal Credit Union

October 25th, 2018

TWU Local 769 has become a member of the Actors Federal Credit Union. Attached below please find a copy of the

The Official Bulletin: 2018 Q3 / No. 661

The Official Bulletin: 2018 Q3 / No. 661

October 14th, 2018

The latest issue of the Bulletin is now available online! Read about 125 years of the IATSE:

IATSE Locals Ratify 3-Year Basic Agreement

IATSE Locals Ratify 3-Year Basic Agreement

October 10th, 2018

IATSE Local Unions Ratify New 3-Year Basic Agreement Wednesday, October 10, 2018 The 43,000 members in the International

IATSE & Lyric Agree to Labor Cuts

IATSE & Lyric Agree to Labor Cuts

October 7th, 2018

IATSE and Lyric Opera of Chicago Agree to Labor Cuts Lyric Opera of Chicago and representatives of the International

Unsung Hero: Wendy McCay

Unsung Hero: Wendy McCay

October 5th, 2018

Dresser Wendy McCay with Lyric Opera Stage Artist J’nai Bridges during a candid backstage moment at Lyric Opera of

Lyric Opera & IATSE Sign Labor Deal

Lyric Opera & IATSE Sign Labor Deal

October 5th, 2018

STATEMENT Lyric Opera and IATSE Sign Multi-Year Labor Deal CHICAGO (10/3/2018) – Lyric Opera of

Unions Did Great Things for the Working Class

Unions Did Great Things for the Working Class

September 27th, 2018

In a 1979 paper entitled “The Two Faces of Unionism,” economists Richard Freeman and James Medoff argued that

How Unions Can Solve the Housing Crisis

How Unions Can Solve the Housing Crisis

September 26th, 2018

How Unions Can Solve the Housing Crisis The labor movement once built thousands of low-cost co-op apartments for

City promotes theater scene

City promotes theater scene

September 21st, 2018

Chicago actor Michael Shannon speaks at a Sept. 17, 2018, news conference at Steppenwolf Theatre to announce 2019 as the

IATSE PAC Fund Garage Sale

IATSE PAC Fund Garage Sale

September 17th, 2018

September 16, 2018 With the mid term elections approaching quickly, the International's PAC Fund is in need

Fun at the picnic!

Fun at the picnic!

September 8th, 2018

Sister Marguerite Scott (and others) made the most of all the great entertainment offered at the Young Workers Committee

Growing number want to join a union …

Growing number want to join a union …

September 3rd, 2018

A growing number of Americans want to join a union Nation Sep 3, 2018 5:14 PM EDT Only 10.7 percent of American workers

IATSE Activism Manual

IATSE Activism Manual

September 1st, 2018

IATSE Activism Manual Activism isn’t about winning every fight. It’s about getting out there and

IATSE 125th Anniversary Party

IATSE 125th Anniversary Party

August 22nd, 2018

Brad Matthys - President - Local 476, Mark Hogan - Business Agent - Local 476, Tom Herman - President - Local 2, Craig

New video: Celebrating 125 years!

New video: Celebrating 125 years!

August 18th, 2018

Brothers and Sisters, As you are no doubt aware, on Thursday August 9, 2018 the International held a celebration of our

Free subscriptions to LYNDA.COM

Free subscriptions to LYNDA.COM

August 14th, 2018

In our 3-year partnership with Lynda.com, over 10,000 IATSE members have used the site to develop their skills. In

LYNDA.COM

LYNDA.COM

August 14th, 2018

You may have heard Lynda.com is moving to the IATSE Training Trust Fund. The TTF is pleased to be offering Year Four

IATSE 125th Anniversary

IATSE 125th Anniversary

July 17th, 2018

Happy 125th Anniversary to our IATSE

Happy 125th Anniversary to our IATSE

July 17th, 2018

"For more than 100 years, we've been behind the scenes. Since the early days of the musical, and the dawn of the

First Convention

First Convention

July 17th, 2018

First Convention of the National Alliance of the Theatrical Stage Employees July 17, 1893 Photo caption: The Elks

Five Justices Cannot Break Union Solidarity

Five Justices Cannot Break Union Solidarity

June 30th, 2018

"One court case will not determine the fate of AFSCME or the labor movement. We will remain a vibrant force that lifts

I’m Sticking With The Union

I’m Sticking With The Union

June 28th, 2018

The Supreme Court just ruled against working people in Janus v. AFSCME, Council 31, and in doing so, joined

Trumka/AFL-CIO on immigration

Trumka/AFL-CIO on immigration

June 22nd, 2018

Trump Administration Trying to Loosen Child Labor

May 17th, 2018

From CFL's Facebook post dated 5/17/18: “Everyone deserves well-regulated, safe workplaces, not hazardous job sites

8 Ways to Respect the Importance of Stage Etiquette

8 Ways to Respect the Importance of Stage Etiquett

May 15th, 2018

A disclaimer before we continue. Theatre companies across the world have different ways of conducting themselves and

The Art of Rolling Socks!

The Art of Rolling Socks!

May 14th, 2018

Jean Fritz demonstrates the fine art of rolling socks (Cinderella style) ... with a pool

Stagehands (1950s)

Stagehands (1950s)

May 10th, 2018

Throw back Thursday to mid-century stagecraft, highlighted by AFL-CIO's Americans At Work film campaign. How long ago this

What’s Wrong With the Broadway Musical?

What’s Wrong With the Broadway Musical?

May 9th, 2018

Once a universal cultural touchstone, Broadway musicals have now become a revolving door of unchallenging confections

Female-led “Range Runners” films in IL this summer

Female-led “Range Runners” films in IL this su

May 8th, 2018

Fatal Funnel Films announces cast for upcoming thriller ... Fatal Funnel Films, an Illinois-based independent film company,

Broadway Wardrobe Dresser Secrets Revealed

Broadway Wardrobe Dresser Secrets Revealed

May 8th, 2018

When you are a wardrobe dresser, you get pretty good at cleaning costumes and figuring out how to keep them looking as good

Creating SNL: Meet the Parents Cold Open

Creating SNL: Meet the Parents Cold Open

May 4th, 2018

Members of IATSE Local 798 transform Ben Stiller and Robert DeNiro into Michael Cohen and Robert Mueller for a killer cold

Every Actor Should be Involved Backstage At Least Once

Every Actor Should be Involved Backstage At Least

December 31st, 2017

It is often said that “actors without stagehands are naked people standing in the dark trying to emote and

Invisible Heroes: An Ode to the Tech Team

Invisible Heroes: An Ode to the Tech Team

December 31st, 2017

Having spent much of my theatrical history in the realm of the actor, the ins and outs of the tech world still remain

Beyond A Quick Change: The Many Jobs Of A Dresser

Beyond A Quick Change: The Many Jobs Of A Dresser

October 2nd, 2017

From THEATRE NERDS - October 2, 2017 Beyond The Quick Change: The Many Jobs Of A Broadway Dresser If

Origins of IATSE Stagehands Union

Origins of IATSE Stagehands Union

September 12th, 2017

Origins of IATSE Stagehands Union To view the video ... click on the link

Stand Up, Fight Back!

Stand Up, Fight Back!

September 9th, 2017

The Stand Up, Fight Back campaign is a way for the IATSE to stand up to attacks on our members from anti-worker

It bears repeating: IATSE Equality Statement

It bears repeating: IATSE Equality Statement

August 14th, 2017

Given the events of the past few days, weeks and months ... it bears repeating: "Equal rights are the cornerstone of

The workers who make Broadway hum deserve a standing ovation

The workers who make Broadway hum deserve a standi

March 27th, 2017

BY Patricia White SPECIAL TO THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Saturday, March 25, 2017, 8:38 PM Giving all due respect to

Know Your Rights – from the AFL-CIO

Know Your Rights – from the AFL-CIO

January 30th, 2017

The following resources are intended help ensure that members of our unions know their rights and are prepared to defend

You Should Call, Not Email, Your Legislators

You Should Call, Not Email, Your Legislators

January 27th, 2017

From the IATSE Facebook page: "Looking to channel your political energy? Here's why you should put away the keyboard and pick

IATSE Activism Manual

IATSE Activism Manual

December 16th, 2015

Activism isn’t about winning every fight. It’s about getting out there and fighting. When we see changes that need

IATSE Women’s Committee: Spread the Word!

IATSE Women’s Committee: Spread the Word!

September 17th, 2015

Coming Attractions

Nov 16 2018

Ate9 / Visceral / Deeply Rooted

Nov 16 2018

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Ch

Nov 17 2018

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