(BROOKLYN, NEW YORK) – The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 4 has had a landmark Summer, winning Union Representation for Workers across three of Brooklyn’s most prominent Live Entertainment Venues:

Pacha New York: Management at Pacha New York voluntarily recognized Local 4 as the exclusive Collective Bargaining Representative for the Venue’s 21 Production Employees. One of the largest and most prominent Electronic Music Venues in the U.S., Pacha New York occupies the former Brooklyn Mirage Complex in East Williamsburg, having reopened in 2026 under the globally-recognized Pacha brand following a major ownership change. The campaign was the product of months of sustained outreach, education and organizing work by Local 4. Central to that effort was a suite of educational materials designed to walk Workers through the Organizing process clearly and accessibly. The response from Workers was overwhelmingly positive and the employer raised no significant objections, resulting in Voluntary Recognition. Local 4 and Pacha New York are moving forward toward bargaining a first Collective Bargaining Agreement.

National Sawdust: Local 4 also secured Voluntary Recognition from National Sawdust, a Non-Profit Performing Arts Venue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Since opening in 2015, National Sawdust has built an international reputation for presenting contemporary, experimental and multi-disciplinary productions. In an intimate space seating 350 patrons, it is widely regarded as one of New York City’s premier venues for innovative live performance.

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