Archive · 2 Aug 2025
IATSE President Matthew Loeb Re-Elected for Fourth Term
The head of a big union called IATSE, which represents people who work behind the scenes in movies and shows, was re-elected.
This means he'll be in charge for a long time!
The union members also re-elected their other leaders.
They talked about ways to help workers in the U.S. and Canada, and they want to protect workers from things like AI.
The union is also trying to get the government to give money to bring more movie and TV making back to North America.
Matthew Loeb was re-elected as IATSE President for a fourth term.
James B. Wood was also re-elected as General Secretary-Treasurer.
The re-elections occurred at the 70th Quadrennial Convention in Honolulu.
Delegates passed resolutions focusing on U.S.-Canada solidarity and AI protections.
The union is advocating for a federal incentive to boost domestic production.
- Who
- IATSE members and leaders
- What
- Matthew Loeb and James B. Wood were re-elected to their positions in IATSE.
- When
- At the quadrennial convention on August 1st, 2025.
- Where
- Honolulu
- Why
- To continue leading the union and address future challenges.
IATSE Stance
Uncertainty
Federal Incentives for Production
IATSE Stance
Advocating for a federal incentive.
Uncertainty
Unclear if it will ever come to pass.
- Union Name
- IATSE
- President
- Matthew Loeb
- General Secretary-Treasurer
- James B. Wood
- Convention
- 70th Quadrennial
- Location
- Honolulu
- Membership
- 150,000+