125 Juilliard Production Crew Workers Vote to Unionize with Theatrical Stage Employees Union

08 Apr 2025

One hundred twenty-five production crewmembers at The Juilliard School have achieved union representation from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) in a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election held on Friday. The results of the vote revealed near unanimous support for the union, with over 95% of votes cast in favor.

As seen on IATSE.net:

NEW YORK, NY — One hundred twenty-five production crewmembers at The Juilliard School have achieved union representation from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) in a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election held on Friday. The results of the vote revealed near unanimous support for the union, with over 95% of votes cast in favor.

The group consists of full-time and part-time workers responsible for essential production roles at Juilliard, including scenic shop crew, stagehands, costumers, and hair and makeup artists. Production workers play a crucial role in Juilliard’s operations, providing the canvas that brings performances to life and creating an environment where students can practice and showcase their artistry.