(HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA) - Workers at the Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood in Universal City, California, have officially voted to Unionize with the International Association of Theatrical and Stage Employees (IATSE).

Union Representatives said 37 Employees voted in favor of joining the Hollywood Crew Union and six voted against.  Ushers, Cooks, Bartenders and all other Non-Management Employees of the theater are all part of the group that is set to join IATSE.

The Unionization victory is the second location of the National Theater Chain to Unionize with IATSE, the first was AMC DINE-IN South Bay Galleria 16 in Redondo Beach, California.

Staff first filed for their election at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in February, citing concerns with low wages and unfair scheduling practices.

Universal Cinema AMC Crew Members Savannah Copeland and Maria Lubanovic said in a statement: “We are incredibly happy that the Workers at the AMC CityWalk Theater banded together to join IATSE with an (86%) majority ‘yes’ vote in the recent Union election.  These past few months have shown how dedicated Crew Members are not only to improve the workplace for themselves, but for everyone around them.  It is truly inspiring to see how much they care for each other.”

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