Founded in 1893, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is a labor union representing over 140,000 technicians, artisans and craftspeople in the entertainment industry.
IATSE Local 489 represents the film/television crew in the following departments: Animal Wranglers, Craft Service, Diving, First Aid, Greens, Grip, Lighting, Marine, Props, Scenic Paint, Set Construction, Set Decoration, Sound, Special Effects, Video and Wardrobe.