(WAYNE, NEW JERSEY) - Empire Technical Fabrication - a Commercial Scenic Shop servicing Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Regional and Touring Productions, has voluntarily recognized International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 632 as the Collective Bargaining Representative for Shop Employees at its Wayne, New Jersey Facility.

The Bargaining Unit includes 30 Workers across several job classifications, including Carpenters, Mechanics, Logistics Specialists, Integrators, CNC Operators and Fabricators.

Both parties worked in tandem to ensure a fair and transparent process, culminating in Empire Technical Fabrication’s voluntary recognition of IATSE Local 632.

Empire Technical Fabrication’s leadership and crew welcomed the decision, emphasizing their commitment to continued growth and collaboration.

“We recognize the strength of the Theatrical Production Industry is rooted in the Employees that support the process from the shop to the stage,” the Partners of Empire Technical Fabrication said. “We hope this step will solidify our commitment to fostering a workplace that is both productive and supportive as shows make their way from Empire Technical Fabrication in New Jersey with Local (632) to audiences across the river on Broadway and beyond.”

“I commend Empire Theatrical Fabrication for their voluntary recognition of IATSE as the Bargaining Unit for its Employees,” Local 632 President Kevin O’Brien said. “This proves that they value their Workers whose efforts bring the best theatrical technology to the legitimate theatre of Broadway and beyond. Local (632) IATSE is proud to welcome the ETF Workforce into the ranks of Organized Labor.”

“Our bosses are Union Members themselves and have always talked very highly of Unionization,” Employee Robert Dietze said. “As our business expands, becoming Union Members felt like a natural progression for the shop. I’m very excited to see how this will help the company grow and what projects are in store for us.”

Both IATSE and Empire Technical Fabrication will begin to negotiate a first contract that reflects their mutual commitment to quality, safety and the well-being of the workforce.

IATSE representing more than 170,000 Technicians, Artisans and Craftspersons employed in the Entertainment Industry, including live events, motion picture and television production, broadcast, and trade shows in the United States and Canada.

To Read This Organizing Labor News Story In Its Entirety, Go To: Joint Release: Empire Technical Fabrication Voluntarily Recognizes Shop Workers’ Union - IATSE

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