The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees has spoken out against the death of George Floyd and racism in the U.S.
“We share in the heartbreak, frustration and anger surrounding the tragic murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police,” the union said in a statement Tuesday. “We stand in solidarity with the African American community as together we grieve yet another lawless, racist killing in our country. The principle that all people are equal and all people are deserving of respect and fair treatment is a cornerstone of the labor movement.”
Iatse has more than 150,000 members who work as technicians,...
“We share in the heartbreak, frustration and anger surrounding the tragic murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police,” the union said in a statement Tuesday. “We stand in solidarity with the African American community as together we grieve yet another lawless, racist killing in our country. The principle that all people are equal and all people are deserving of respect and fair treatment is a cornerstone of the labor movement.”
Iatse has more than 150,000 members who work as technicians,...
- 6/3/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety - TV News
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