Local 154 is part of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States and Canada (I.A.T.S.E.). The I.A.T.S.E. represents technicians who serve all parts of the entertainment industry including live theatre, motion picture and television productions, television broadcast, trade shows, and exhibits as well as the construction shops that support these events.  

In June 2016, I.A.T.S.E. Local 154 was born. The skilled craftspeople and artisans dedicated to staffing, building and maintaining the productions at The Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon sought after better working conditions and to have their voice at the table. Currently the local is comprised of 120+ members from 5 backstage crew departments, 2 build shops, site facilities and maintenance, box office, front of house, the finance office, and company/general management. We represent all crew members behind the scenes and many who help keep the Festival functioning day to day.

Since receiving our charter, our Local has been active not only in our community but also working closely with District One, and with The I.A.T.S.E. International at large. We are proud of our many active members and committees and our bargaining team who have brought in so many new people to our Local. It is this initiative and leadership that we encourage in all our members, in which we raise each other up and consistently strive to improve our skills and working conditions. 

The I.A.T.S.E. was founded 125 years ago and Local 154 is proud to continue the legacy of providing safe working environments, equitable contracts, and pushing for transparency across the board. We are a young and diverse membership, built of impassioned people who are proud to continue the magnanimous legacy of labor rights in the United States of America. What do we do? We do the work.

Union Strong. Union Proud.