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Local 871 – Gender Pay Equity Campaign
Dear All: I am writing to let you know that our Gender Pay Equity campaign was
IATSE TTF Safety First! Online Courses
I am pleased to announce the launch of two new TTF curricula available to
Union Meeting – Tuesday, 8/14/18
The next meeting of Wardrobe Local 769 will be held at the Stagehands Local 2 Office, 216 S.
Safe + Sound Week, August 13-19, 2018
OSHA Safe + Sound Week: August 13-19, 2018 A proven method of creating a safer workplace is for
Chicagoland Speedway Tribute to Labor – 7/1
Tribute To Labor Ticket Offer We're inviting you to the fourth annual Chicagoland
Chicago Bandits – Union Appreciation 6/16
Dear Chicago Federation of Labor Delegates, Come out to Rosemont and watch America’s
Reminder for Plan C Health/Welfare Participants
Reminder Notice for Plan C Health & Welfare Participants Your health coverage and/or
Trump Administration Trying to Loosen Child Labor
From CFL's Facebook post dated 5/17/18: “Everyone deserves well-regulated, safe
IATSE/DGA Statement: “Restoring Internet Fr
Statement of the IATSE and DGA regarding the Joint Resolution to rescind the FCC Order on
Sign Petition: Hold Silicon Valley Accountable
From the IATSE Facebook page dated 14 May 2018: Silicon Valley monopolies like Facebook and
8 Ways to Respect the Importance of Stage Etiquett
A disclaimer before we continue. Theatre companies across the world have different ways
50 Years for J.J. Broll-Cook!
TWU Local 769 Business Agent Shirley Berling and President John Salyers congratulate Jerre Jean
Heat Illness Prevention Campaign: Summer 2018
Heat Illness Prevention Campaign: Summer 2018 Heat is always a potential hazard when
The Art of Rolling Socks!
Jean Fritz demonstrates the fine art of rolling socks (Cinderella style) ... with a pool
Chicago production rolls through a week of success
The level of TV production in Chicago has grown from a boom to an era Over the past
Stagehands (1950s)
Throw back Thursday to mid-century stagecraft, highlighted by AFL-CIO's Americans At Work film
Rosemont Theatre: Broadway to bust?
A plan to expand the 5-year-old Fashion Outlets of Chicago mall in Rosemont may bring the
What’s Wrong With the Broadway Musical?
Once a universal cultural touchstone, Broadway musicals have now become a revolving door
Wardrobe Local 764 heroes @ Come From Away
Cheers to 764 members and "Come From Away" Wardrobe Crew Superstars, Melissa Joy Crawford and
Would you go to the theatre on Nude Night ?
The Palais de Tokyo’s “Visite Naturiste”. by Stephen Sachs, Co-Artistic
Female-led “Range Runners” films in IL this su
Fatal Funnel Films announces cast for upcoming thriller ... Fatal Funnel Films, an
Broadway Wardrobe Dresser Secrets Revealed
When you are a wardrobe dresser, you get pretty good at cleaning costumes and figuring out how
HBO series to film in Chicago
A new HBO series from Oscar winner Jordan Peele and “Lost” co-creator J.J.
‘Hamilton’ exhibition well-paved for s
"Hamilton" director Thomas Kail, creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and designer David Korins talk with
Creating SNL: Meet the Parents Cold Open
Members of IATSE Local 798 transform Ben Stiller and Robert DeNiro into Michael Cohen and Robert
Leaders of the Never Again movement are theatre ki
Are you surprised that the young leaders of the Never Again movement are theatre kids?
How the Button Changed Fashion
How the simple button changed the world, according to fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi: How the
Why Ushering Is One Of The Most Underrated Profess
We pretty much know the theater world by now. There are actors, comedians, directors, singers,
The cryhole?
Costume-industry folks... this is what its called, right? I mean, we're pretty sure from
Hollywood-style studio backlot coming to West Side
The Chicago soundstage complex where TV shows like "Chicago Fire" and "Empire" are filmed now is
Michael B. Jordan Basks in the Joy of Ironing
Let Michael B Jordan teach you the calming and "therapeutic" way to iron. In this episode of
How Can Musical Theatre Help Change Our World?
As a teacher and musical theater director, I have found myself struggling. I am turning
Every Actor Should be Involved Backstage At Least
It is often said that “actors without stagehands are naked people standing in the dark
Invisible Heroes: An Ode to the Tech Team
Having spent much of my theatrical history in the realm of the actor, the ins and outs of
Beyond A Quick Change: The Many Jobs Of A Dresser
From THEATRE NERDS - October 2, 2017 Beyond The Quick Change: The Many Jobs Of
Origins of IATSE Stagehands Union
Origins of IATSE Stagehands Union To view the video ... click on the link
Stand Up, Fight Back!
The Stand Up, Fight Back campaign is a way for the IATSE to stand up to attacks on our members
It bears repeating: IATSE Equality Statement
Given the events of the past few days, weeks and months ... it bears repeating: "Equal
The workers who make Broadway hum deserve a standi
BY Patricia White SPECIAL TO THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Saturday, March 25, 2017, 8:38
Know Your Rights – from the AFL-CIO
The following resources are intended help ensure that members of our unions know their rights
You Should Call, Not Email, Your Legislators
From the IATSE Facebook page: "Looking to channel your political energy? Here's why you should
IATSE Activism Manual
Activism isn’t about winning every fight. It’s about getting out there and
IATSE & lynda.com … enroll now!
The IATSE has partnered with lynda.com, a leading online educator with an extensive library of