named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Collective Bargaining and Contract Negotiation
Union leadership engages in negotiations with employers across Broadway, television studios, and live events to secure fair wages and working conditions
Hiring Hall
Operates a centralized hiring hall at union headquarters to assign work opportunities to members based on availability and seniority
TET Fund Training Center
Provides members with training in welding, rigging, sound engineering, forklift operation, and certification programs for specialized technical skills
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Advocates for fair wages, reasonable hours, and improved working conditionsEngages in advocacy to secure fair compensation, safe working conditions, and equitable labor practices for stagehands and technicians through negotiations and organized actions.
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
- Offers apprenticeship and technical training programs for union membersAdministers apprenticeship programs leading to full union membership and provides ongoing technical training and certification in welding, rigging, sound engineering, pyrotechnics, and other specialized skills.
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Union and Member Organization Facility Operations 1 activity
- Operates union facilities including offices, hiring hall, and training centerOwns and operates a building at 320 West 46th Street in Manhattan that houses union administrative offices, a hiring hall, and a training center to support member services.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Supports community and charitable organizationsProvides support to a range of charitable groups including Career Transition for Dancers, Ronald McDonald House, and the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation, and accepts donations for initiatives like the Friendly Fridge.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Expands union representation through mergers and organizingExtended union coverage by merging with Local 922 IATSE in 1999 and Local 366 IATSE in 2000, and organized workers at venues including The Apollo Theater and The Public Theater.
- Provides technical and production support for Broadway and other theatrical productionsSupplies skilled stagehand and technical labor for major theatrical productions including Hamilton, Wicked, The Lion King, Moulin Rouge!, and others at prominent New York City venues.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15.87M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$15.35M97%
Investment income$488K3%
Other revenue$26K
expenses
Total expenses$11.98M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$5.83M
Grants paid out$120K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$20.78M
Cash$3.39M
Investments$11.66M
Liabilities$2.24M
Net assets$18.54M
Liquid reserves15.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 17
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MICHAEL WEKSELBLATT | President | 50 | $473K |
| EDWARD MCMAHON III | BUSINESS MNGR | 50 | $458K |
| PAUL F DEAN JR | BUSINESS MNGR | 40 | $457K |
| FRANK LAZARTO | TV BUS MANAGER | 40 | $453K |
| VALENTINO JOSEPH | Theater Bus Man | 40 | $453K |
| ROBERT MCDONOUGH | Treasurer | 50 | $453K |
| MICHAEL CAFFREY | Secretary | 40 | $396K |
| KURT MUSSER | Admin Secretary | 40 | $369K |
| ANTHONY MANNO | FINANCIAL SEC'Y | 40 | $360K |
| TERRILL ROBERT JR | REP RM CHAIRMAN | 40 | $281K |
| ROBERT C NIMMO | PRIOR BUSINESS MANAGER | 0 | $193K |
| KEVIN A MCGARTY | PRIOR BUSINESS MANAGER | 0 | $149K |
| POLINA A SYNIEC | Accountant | 40 | $132K |
| RYAN MCDONOUGH | Trustee | 30 | $77K |
| VALARIE LAMOUR | Trustee | 30 | $68K |
| ADAM BRAUNSTEIN | Vice President | 30 | $37K |
| John J Lott | Trustee & Org | 30 | $24K |
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- ABC studios Partner — Collaborates with IATSE Local #1 for scenic carpentry and production work.
- Al Hirschfeld Theatre Partner — Provides technical and production staff for performances at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
- Ambassador Theatre Partner — Provides technical and production staff for performances at the Ambassador Theatre.
- Apollo Theatre Partner — Union-represented workplace for members of TPU Local One, including Ollie H. Cotton.
- Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Partner — Honored by Local One for its support of the Actors Fund and work against AIDS.
- Career Transition for Dancers Partner — Supported by Local One
- Eugene O'Neill Theatre Partner — Provides technical and production staff for performances at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
- Gershwin Theatre Partner — Provides technical and production staff for performances at the Gershwin Theatre.
- Hard Rock Cafe Partner — Venue host for monthly union meetings.
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Coalition — Founding member and original "Local One" of IATSE, established in 1893.
- Julliard Partner — Employer organized by IATSE Local One for union representation
- Lincoln Center Partner — Provides stagehand labor for multiple venues within Lincoln Center, including the David H. Koch Theater and Alice Tully Hall.
- Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York Partner — Recommended recipient of memorial donations in honor of Robert "Roscoe" Harring.
- Long Island Harvest Partner — Supported by Local One
- Lyric Theatre Partner — Provides technical and production staff for performances at the Lyric Theatre.
- Metropolitan Opera Partner — Longstanding employment relationship; the Met employs more Local One stagehands than any other organization.
- Minskoff Theatre Partner — Provides technical and production staff for performances at the Minskoff Theatre.
- Radio City Music Hall Partner — Regularly employs Local One stagehands for performances and productions.
- Richard Rodgers Theatre Partner — Provides technical and production staff for performances at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.
- Samaritan Village Partner — Supported by Local One
- Showman Fabricators Partner — Employer where Ronald J. Burns, Jr. performed shop work as a stagehand.
- StageCall Partner — Organization with which Ronald J. Burns, Jr. worked on various industrial projects.
- Summerstage-City Parks Foundation Partner — Employer organized by IATSE Local One for union representation
- The Angel Guardians for the Elderly Partner — Supported by Local One
- The Apollo Theatre Partner — Employer organized by IATSE Local One for union representation
- The Atlantic Theater Partner — Employer organized by IATSE Local One for union representation
- The Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation Partner — Supported by Local One
- The Kristen Ann Carr Foundation for Cancer Research Partner — Supported by Local One
- The Medicare Rights Center Partner — Supported by Local One
- The Metropolitan Opera Partner — Collaborates with IATSE Local #1 for stagehand and scenic carpentry work.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Apprenticeship Model to Sustain Craftsmanship and Jurisdictionmethodology: apprenticeship_modelBy training stagehands through apprenticeships and continuous certification, the union maintains high technical skill among members, because mastery reinforces jurisdictional authority and ensures union workers remain the preferred labor force.
- Collective Bargaining for Labor Standardsmethodology: collective_bargainingBy negotiating union contracts through collective representation, the union improves wages, benefits, and workplace protections, because unified worker power strengthens leverage in employer negotiations.
- Public Advocacy to Advance Workers' Rightsmethodology: public-advocacy-mobilizationBy mobilizing public rallies and marches, the union increases visibility and political pressure for labor reforms, because public solidarity strengthens the legitimacy and urgency of workers' demands.
- Worker Democracy through Union Membershipmethodology: worker_democracyBy organizing democratic union structures, workers gain control over workplace decisions and benefits, because collective decision-making fosters accountability and ensures that labor standards reflect members' needs.