I.A.T.S.E. LOCAL 16

Movies, Videos and SoundCalifornia, United States501-1000 Employees

I.A.T.S.E. Local 16 is a labor organization based in San Francisco, California, that represents workers in the entertainment production sector as part of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. The local focuses on safeguarding workers’ benefits and career protections across the San Francisco Bay Area, aiming to provide health insurance continuity and retirement security as employees move between employers. It serves professionals in motion picture and television production, live events, and related crafts, reflecting IATSE’s broader role in coordinating a diverse range of technical and artistic trades within the industry. The organization positions itself within the broader union landscape of the industry, supporting members through collective representation and established benefit programs. A recent development noted is a collaboration with the Roundabout Theatre Company aimed at creating pathways for younger workers to enter the theater field in New York, illustrating activity in expanding workforce opportunities. The local is part of a long-standing, century-old network of technicians and artists organized to strengthen collective bargaining and professional stability in the field.

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