r/IATSE is a subreddit with 16k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and opportunities, and the community frequently discusses iatse, union, struggling, set, and work, and they frequently recommend/review toe boots and accountant.
This is a subreddit for IATSE members, or anyone interested in learning about trade unionism and the performing arts.
Mod Note: this sub is not affiliated with the IATSE International or any IATSE local. The information here is from members and nonmembers alike.
With that, be mindful of the Local and International information you share here as it is public and posting maybe in violation of local or international bylaws.
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Popular Themes in r/IATSE
#1
Advice Requests
: "Is it appropriate to reach out personally to the second (Best Boy) after a daily call?"
8 posts
#2
Opportunities
: "Arizona Theatre Company Workers Ratify First Union Contract with IATSE Local 415"
4 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Work Boot Recommendations"
3 posts
#4
News
: "IATSE Lauds Introduction of Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, Urges Swift Passage"
2 posts
#5
Pain & Anger
: "Pigasus Pictures hasn’t paid their crew for Little Five film, Anne Hathaway’s Somewhere Pictures"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/IATSE
#1
Iatse
: "Iatse Lauds Introduction of Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, Urges Swift Passage"
7 posts
#2
Union
4 posts
#3
Struggling
3 posts
#4
Set
3 posts
#5
Work
3 posts
#6
Local
3 posts
#7
Rigging
: "Action Rigging iPhone - SSD Cable Keep Disconnecting On Fast Motion Shots"
2 posts
#8
Local 52
: "It’s super busy in Local 52"
2 posts
#9
Nrlb
1 post
#10
Labor
1 post
Products Discussed in r/IATSE
Toe Boots
11 reviews
#1
Red Wing
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Blundstone
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Whites
4.0★ from 1 review
Accountant
2 reviews
#1
The Associates Tax
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Matthew Gutterson
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/IATSE
#1
Theatrical/Stage 🎭
: "New Kennedy Center Layoffs Permanently Eliminate Box Office Jobs, IATSE Files New Charges"
4 posts
#2
Allied Entertainment Union 🎭🎼🚛✍🏽📣
: "Royal Winnipeg Ballet workers unionize"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/IATSE
Yearly
+3k members(20.8%)
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Last updated: October 15, 2026