IATSE
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Professional Association and Labor Union
| Stands for | International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
IATSE stands for International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, a professional association and labor union abbreviation.
Labor union representing behind-the-scenes entertainment workers, including stagehands, camera operators, editors, makeup artists, costume designers and set builders, in the United States and Canada.
Example: IATSE crews threatened a walkout over long hours and rest periods on set.
Usage notes
Founded in 1893, its full name includes "Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada". In 2021 its members nearly held the first nationwide strike in its history before reaching a deal. It is pronounced "eye-AT-see".
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