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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social stands in solidarity with our Canadian kin on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, honouring Residential School Survivors, their families, and communities while remembering the children who never returned home. Full Statement here: iatse.net/september-30...
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September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day in Canada - IATSE
The IATSE DEI Committee stands in solidarity with our Canadian kin on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring Residential School Survivors, their families, and communities while rememberi...
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Join the Education Dept & the @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social to explore how Mexican, Chicano & other Latino workers have shaped the labor movement in the United States. Learn about worker actions, organizing & economic dignity that continues today. Register here: iatse.co/2026latinoandchicanolabor
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The DEI Committee proudly commemorates #Juneteenth as a celebration of freedom, resilience, & the ongoing pursuit of justice & equality. We honor the contributions of African American workers to our union & reaffirm our commitment to solidarity, inclusion, & opportunity for all IATSE members.
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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Reminder! To celebrate Women's History Month join us today from 1:00 PM EDT - 5:15 PM EDT, for a marathon webinar rebroadcast featuring four of IATSE's popular webinars on Women's Labor History. Register here: iatse.co/womenshistorymonth2026
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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Celebrate 2026 Women's History Month with IATSE's Education & Training Department and Women's Committee! Join us next Monday, March 23rd, for a marathon webinar rebroadcast featuring four of IATSE's popular webinars on Women's Labor History. Register here: iatse.co/womenshistorymonth2026
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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Meet today’s #WomensHistoryMonth member spotlight, Tara Burge of Local 834. A proud IA member for 32 years, Tara encourages her fellow IA Sisters to speak up, get involved, and not be afraid to lead. Tara, we’re proud to have you in our IATSE family!
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Meet today’s #BlackHistoryMonth Member Spotlight, Carmia Marshall A proud member of @iatselocal764.bsky.social, she helped shape lasting change by co-authoring an amendment formally incorporating diversity and inclusion language into her Local’s Constitution. Carmia, we're proud to celebrate you!
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Meet this week’s @aflcio.org #BlackHistoryMonth member spotlight, Christon Jones. Since joining Local 873 in 2017, he has worked with the CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals outreach program and helped some of his mentees join IATSE. Learn more about Christon here: aflcio.org/2026/2/24/bl...
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Black History Month Profiles: Christon Jones | AFL-CIO
For Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently actively making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the pe...
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Today’s @aflcio.org #BlackHistoryMonth member spotlight is Wynn Thomas. He has served as VP on the Board of Governors of the Academy & in 2024, he was given the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Art Directors Guild. Wynn, thanks for your commitment and impact! aflcio.org/2026/2/23/bl...
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Black History Month Profiles: Wynn Thomas | AFL-CIO
For Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently actively making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the pe...
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
For Challenge 21 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge, watch TEDx talk “Belonging Over Boxes - Why We Must Rethink DEI and Reclaim Excellence”. Challenging the status quo of DEI initiatives by advocating for a shift from checkbox diversity to true belonging. Go here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gXm...
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Belonging Over Boxes – Why We Must Rethink DEI and Reclaim Excellence | Dr. Rita Renee | TEDxRaleigh
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Accept Challenge 20 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge, listen to podcast “Is Joy an Act of Resistance?”. This episode discusses how ordinary experiences of happiness can be used as a tool of cultural resistance against narratives of struggle and oppression. www.npr.org/2025/07/30/1...
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Is joy an act of resistance? : Code Switch
The phrase "joy is resistance" has been popping up all over the place lately. But what, exactly, does it mean? In this episode, we're unpacking what joy is, when it can actually be used as a tool for ...
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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Meet today’s #BlackHistoryMonth member spotlight: Local 728 VP Malakhi Simmons. A delegate to District 2, the California IATSE Council & the Los Angeles Federation of Labor, he leads at every level, organizing, advocating, and showing up for his union kin. Malakhi, you make us proud!
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
For Challenge 19 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge read “How the Camera Sees Color: Exploring Colorism and Identity in Early Hollywood Films”. Explore how skin tone discrimination has shaped opportunities for African Americans. Learn more: nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stor...
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How the Camera Sees Color
While hundreds of race films were produced in the early 20th century, they were excluded from mainstream acclaim. Although African Americans responded in creative and resourceful ways to discriminatio...
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
IATSE DEI Committee Honors the Legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Champion of Justice and Solidarity Full Statement: iatse.net/iatse-dei-co...
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Join presenters from the New York Public Library for a look at the centuries-long history of Black performers, composers & writers who challenged exclusion on Broadway—paving the way for generations of artists who reshaped the stage. Register here: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/138...
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Take on challenge 18 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge and watch TEDx Talk Video “Why We Need Neurodiversity”. In this video, Nathanial Hawley challenges us to examine our stereotypes, preconceptions and labels around neurodiversity. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx2-...
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Why we need neurodiversity | Nathaniel Hawley | TEDxSt Albans
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Accept Challenge 17 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge and read the article “What is Two-Spirit?”. Before European arrival, gender and sexuality were not understood in binary “either/or” terms by Indigenous peoples. Learn more: humanrights.ca/story/what-t...
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What Is Two-Spirit? Part One: Origins | CMHR
Discover the history and meaning of Two-Spirit. The term speaks to community self-determination, rejects colonial gender norms and celebrates Indigenous sexual and gender diversity.
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Accept Challenge 13 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge and watch “Masters of Dabke Dance Pt. 1 (Canada)”. Dabke is a traditional dance, often performed at weddings, originating from Middle Eastern countries Lebanon, Syria, Palestine and Jordan. View here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGN2...
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
For Day 12 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge, read “Racial Justice and Disability Justice: The Complex Journey.” Disability remains a ground on which to segregate people from the rest of society. For change to happen, visibility is key. Learn more: nonprofitquarterly.org/racial-justi...
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Racial Justice and Disability Justice: The Complex Journey | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
Disability rights built on the civil rights movement but ignored how ableism and structural racism intersect. True inclusion requires an intersectional approach, continual learning, and alliance build...
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Take on Challenge 11 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge by reading “Jewish Food in Canada.” Learn how Eastern European Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants contributed to shaping the flavors & food traditions that are now integral to Canada’s culinary identity. thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/j...
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Jewish Food in Canada
Jewish food in Canada was in large part shaped by the arrival of Eastern European Ashkenazi Jews in the late 1880s. Later Jewish immigration from North Africa a...
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
For Day 6 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge, check out “The Normalization of Book Banning: Banned in the USA, 2024 – 2025”. The article focuses on book censorship in the U.S., often targeting diverse voices. pen.org/report/the-n...
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The Normalization of Book Banning
PEN America found that 6,870 books bans were enacted during the 2024-25 school year, across 23 states and 87 public school districts.
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
For Day 5 of the #IATSE21Day2026Challenge, watch “Minorities Debate Colorism, Skin Bleaching and Appropriation.” A diverse panel offers candid perspectives on the roots of colorism and its impact today. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzn2...
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Minorities Debate Colorism, Skin Bleaching and Appropriation | VICE Debates
YouTube video by VICE
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, IATSE was proud to be represented at the 2026 @aflcio.org MLK Civil & Human Rights Conference in Baltimore, joining union members & labor leaders to honor our history and fight for economic & racial justice. Shout out to the talented Local 19 crew!
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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words remind us that equality cannot exist in fragments. A society cannot proudly defend political rights while overlooking or denying the economic conditions every human being needs to live with dignity. Full Statement: iatse.co/mlk2026
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Join us Monday, 11/24 @12 PM EST for our webinar, “This Land is Whose Land? A Brief History of Native American Tribal Sovereignty in the United States.” Register now: iatse.co/tribalsovereignty
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Do you know how to safely intervene if you see a co-worker being bullied? In just 90 minutes you can learn about 5 easily accessible tools to safely intervene without worrying about retaliation. Register here for the upcoming course, tomorrow, October 17th, 11am – 12:30pm ET: btshelp.org/bystander
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Bystander Intervention Webinar - Behind the Scenes
Mental health and suicide prevention resources including crisis lines, therapist finders, support for alcohol, drugs and other substance misuse, eating disorders, and dealing with depession, anxiety a...
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Today we honor #IndigenousPeoplesDay — celebrating the strength, creativity, and history of Indigenous peoples and communities whose stories continue to shape our nation. Read Full Statement here: iatse.net/honoring-indigenous-peoples-day/
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Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day - IATSE
Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we pause to honor and celebrate the histories, cultures, and enduring contributions of Indigenous people and communities. These communities, made up of the original ...
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IATSE Canada | AIEST Canada @iatsecanada.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
September 30th is Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day). Established in 2021, the day honours residential school survivors and First Nations, Inuit & Métis families. A time for reflection, reconciliation & commemoration. Read more: iatse.co/truthreconciliationday
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September 30 is National Truth & Reconciliation Day in Canada - IATSE
September 30th is recognized as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (a.k.a. Orange Shirt Day) in Canada. Established as a federal statutory holiday in 2021, the day honours the history […]
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IATSE // #IASolidarity @iatse.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Hispanic & Latinx members power our industry with creativity, skill & solidarity—on the job & in the community. We celebrate their contributions this #HispanicHeritageMonth & beyond. Read full statement here: iatse.co/hhm
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S and Latin American Heritage Month in Canada - IATSE
Every year, from September 15 – October 15 we recognize Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. During October, Canada celebrates Latin American Heritage Month. Together, these observances honor...
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
#NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay, observed annually on June 21st, serves as a significant occasion to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada. To read the full statement, go here: iatse.co/canada
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iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social @iatsedeicommittee.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
To read the full statement, go to: iatse.co/juneteenth2025
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