IATSE Members Ratify New Contracts with Substantial Gains

The agreements bring significant wage increases, AI protections, and enhanced benefits for film and TV workers.

85.9% of members approved the Basic Agreement; 87.2% supported the Area Standards Agreement.
Contracts include a 7% wage increase in the first year, followed by 4% and 3.5% in subsequent years.
New provisions address AI use, ensuring no member is displaced without severance and retraining.
The deals also secure a $700 million boost to health and pension plans.
Turnout was historically high, contrasting sharply with the divisive 2021 ratification vote.