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INTERNAL RESTRUCTURING
In, 2012, the IA made important changes to its departmental
structure, most notably by creating two new departments.
The first is the Department of Education and Training, reflecting
President Loeb’s dedication to empowering members
with the skills they need to succeed as union activists or in their
crafts. The second was the Broadcast Department, to give added
focus and prominence to broadcast technicians and related crafts.
In addition, the Organizing Department was folded into the
Stagecraft Department. Because the Motion Picture and Television
Production, Tradeshow and Canadian Affairs Departments
each have their own distinct self-contained organizing functions,
the Organizing Department had been focused on broadcast and
stagecraft organizing. “It now makes sense to have a unified and
cohesive organizing and representational Stagecraft Department,”
President Loeb said. “Stagecraft organizing deserves the
advantage of integration like the other Departments have.”
ACHIEVING FINANCIAL
STRENGTH AND STABILITY
The ability of IATSE to organize, represent and empower
members depends first and foremost on its financial stability and
strength. Only with sufficient resources and the ability to count
LEADING THE WAY TO EQUALITY
Following widespread revelations of pervasive sexual harassment and assault in the media and entertainment industries,
IATSE took immediate action to help ensure safer, fairer, more equitable and accountable workplaces —particularly for women
and marginalized people. President Loeb set the tone for the Alliance, writing, “It will take all of us to agitate for change and
insist, as a matter of course, that women (and all people) are treated fairly. This means a safe and secure work environment,
but also focuses on gender pay equity, equal access to move up in careers and equal respect that creates the dignity inherent
in real equality.”
The Alliance is taking a leadership role in the Commission on Eliminating Sexual Harassment and Advancing Equality in the
Workplace. In addition, the General Executive Board issued the following statement at its 2018 Mid-Winter Meeting:
Equal rights are the cornerstone of the labor movement. Unions were founded on the principle that all people are equal
and all people are deserving of respect and fair treatment. Equality issues run through all areas of trade union activities – from
health and safety to wage negotiations.
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is committed to equality of opportunity and to eliminating
all forms of discrimination. We are opposed to unlawful and unfair discrimination and oppression on the grounds of gender
(including transgender people), relationship or marital status, race or ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age, language, background,
political or religious beliefs, physical appearance, pregnancy or responsibility for dependents.
We believe that equality for all is a basic human right and we actively oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
IATSE leaders and members must be vigilant in working, both with each other and with our employers, to promote an equal
and welcoming environment for all people, through our actions, attitudes, and language. The IATSE celebrates the diversity of
society and is striving to promote and reflect that diversity within this organization.
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