The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) concluded their scheduled bargaining sessions for the Hollywood Basic Agreement on Thursday without reaching a tentative agreement. Despite this, negotiations remain active, with plans to schedule further talks as early as next week.
The Hollywood Basic Agreement, a comprehensive contract, covers approximately 50,000 behind-the-scenes film and television workers primarily based in Los Angeles. These workers are represented by IATSE’s 13 West Coast Studio Locals.
Negotiations so far have been largely productive, with the Basic Negotiating Committee and the studios reaching consensus on several issues. The benefits portion of the agreement, which includes the Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plan (MPIPHP), is being negotiated by representatives from IATSE’s 13 West Coast Studio Locals and other unions such as IATSE Local 52, IATSE Local 161, The Animation Guild (IATSE Local 839), Teamsters Local 399, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 40 (IBEW), Laborers International Union of North America Local 724 (LiUNA!), United Association Plumbers Local 78 (UA), and Operating Plasterers & Cement Masons International Association (OPCMIA) Local 755.
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IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb expressed optimism, stating, “I want to thank the Basic Negotiating Committee and our union allies for their strength, solidarity, and insight throughout this process. I remain hopeful that our work will result in a tentative agreement that members will want to ratify.”
In parallel negotiations, the IATSE Area Standards Negotiating Committee and the AMPTP also did not reach a tentative agreement during their second week of talks regarding the Area Standards Agreement (ASA). The ASA pertains to 23 local unions and approximately 20,000 film and television workers across the U.S., excluding major cities like Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Chicago. Like the Hollywood Basic Agreement talks, additional bargaining sessions for the ASA are planned for later in June.
The continuation of these negotiations highlights the ongoing commitment of both parties to reach fair and comprehensive agreements for the workforce that supports the film and television industry.
For Reel 360 News’ full negotiating coverage, click here.
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