IATSE Local 488 Archives

IATSE marks one year out of work due to pandemic

Mar 18, 2021

Many members of IATSE Locals 28, 488, B20, and 154 haven’t worked a day since the pandemic turned life upside down a year ago.

IATSE 488 faces near total job loss

Apr 1, 2020

Several hundred Oregon members of IATSE Local 488 were already facing a scarcity of work. COVID-19 made matters worse, shutting down projects statewide by mid-March.

Laid-off costume department workers volunteer to make protective masks

Apr 1, 2020

Hospitals and home health care workers are facing a shortage of masks, and are calling for donations.

Training for a rescue at 50 feet

Jan 29, 2019

Theater and concert workers often spend time at great heights — hoisting gear at rock concerts or setting up and operating truss-mounted spotlights. Their union is working to improve members’ readiness to quickly rescue a coworker in the event of an accident.