IATSE Reaches Tentative Deals with Studios on Craft-Specific Issues

Nearly half of IATSE's West Coast studio locals have finalized negotiations, moving closer to labor peace.

Two more IATSE locals, including grips and makeup artists, have reached tentative agreements with studios.
Negotiations have been ongoing since March 4, focusing on health and pension benefits along with craft-specific issues.
The Motion Picture Editors Guild extends talks, highlighting the complexity of proposals.
Studios and IATSE aim to reduce the risk of a strike with a lengthy bargaining schedule.
Tentative agreements cover specific issues like staffing levels, safety, and technology's impact on jobs.