The 2024 Democratic National Convention is union made! Thanking the workers who make it happen behind the scenes. Happy to meet Virgil Sanner, IATSE // #IASolidarity Wardrobe Local 769, Mary Margaret Bartley, IATSE // #IASolidarity Local 829, and decorator Chris Brown, 3rd gen Chicago @Steelworkers, Local 17! #DNC #BetterInAUnion

*Taps ‘Trump is a Scab’ Sign*

Scab (noun): A person who refuses to join a strike, crosses a picket line, or takes the place of striking workers, often undermining collective bargaining efforts and weakening the union’s position. Seen as betraying solidarity among workers.

With massive layoffs, mid-season cancellations, and generative AI threatening their jobs, 2,500 animation workers gathered en masse in Burbank, CA to rally for their rights and better working conditions. Here’s why they’re chanting “No contract, no cartoons” 🧵

👾 Join Game Workers and Organizers on Twitch as we recap the Animation Guild's Rally and discuss what animation union negotiations mean for games. LIVE: Thurs August 22, 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern twitch.tv/iatse

Join Locals 892 and 871 at the Local 892 office (3919 Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505) on Sunday, September 8th from 9am-3pm for the IATSE Blood Drive! To Schedule your life saving appointment, go to redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code "IATSE871".

On #WomensEqualityDay, we honor the fearless women who fought for the right to vote, paving the way for equality. This November, let's exercise our right to vote, ensuring that the hard-won victories are preserved, and our voices continue to drive the fight for gender equality.

Southeast CWA members are walking picket lines across Louisiana, & they’re being joined in solidarity by their brothers & sisters IATSE // #IASolidarity, The Building Trades, Iron Workers Union & elected leaders. In New Orleans, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Royce Duplessis, Mandie Landry & Matthew Willard stood 💪. 🧵

Gallup shows 70% of Americans support unions in 2024. Why? Because unions empower workers to make our jobs and lives better – and we help everyone, whether you’re in a union or not. That trust makes the labor movement the most powerful force in America to deliver real change.

Join Video Game Workers and organizers tonight on Twitch to learn about the history of Labor Day and our union Discover where game workers fit into the broader entertainment labor movement. Tune in 8/29 at 4 PT/7 ET: twitch.tv/iatse 👾

The BC Labour Relations Board has issued its decision recognizing the Arts & Cultural Workers Union, IATSE Local B778 as the union representing workers at Griffin Art Projects. Congratulations & welcome to the IATSE // #IASolidarity family! Release avail on the IATSE Canada website. #UnionStrong

Today, we honor the hard-fought struggles of the labor movement and celebrate the collective solidarity of working people! #BetterInAUnion #LaborDay2024

Solidarity break for #KingOfTheHill crew! Amazing turnout as we #StandWithAnimation. Together, we are unstoppable! #WePowerAnimation #TAGTuesday 💪🏽

Become a certified Mental Health First Aider and use the skills you learn every day in interactions with your co-workers, friends, and family. Behind the Scenes is offering virtual classes on September 15 & 27 and October 7 & 20. Register in advance at btshelp.org/mhfa

Here's a reminder to join Locals 892 and 871 at the Local 892 office (3919 Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505) on Sunday, 9/8 from 9am-3pm for the IATSE Blood Drive! To Schedule your life saving appointment, go to redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code "IATSE871".

Detroit — The Motor City, home of the automotive industry and a strong union town! And now, workers on the latest truck commercial have their own IATSE union contract! Because of this crew's solidarity, the production is now MADE UNION TOUGH. 💪