Local 4 began outreach to the crew around 2022. After a super-majority of workers signed authorization cards, Local 4 requested voluntary recognition from the employer. Following an extension and no response, Local 4 filed an RC petition with NLRB Region 29 and won the subsequent election.
“This victory shows once again that when workers come together to improve their conditions, anything is possible,” says Joseph Juntunen, Special Representative, IATSE. “Local 4 and the IA stand ready to assist and represent stagehands and workers throughout the entertainment ecosystem to build a stronger future for all.”
“Union representation for me means I have support and protection as a working-class person. Working within an organization who earns when I earn rather than being a red line item against profitability,” says Ryan Ramirez, crew member, Brooklyn Bowl Williamsburg.
