IATSE local 611

05/25/2026

IATSE endorsed candidate for governor, Tom Steyer visits 611‘s jurisdiction.

https://www.facebook.com/100044320665112/posts/1528119425342065/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

04/24/2026

On January 3, 2026 I.A.T.S.E, Local 611 celebrated its 100th Anniversary at one of its longest organized halls, the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium.
The event celebrated not only the longevity of the Local, but also the Lifelong Achievement of Brother Robert “Bobby” Morgan. The importance of Brother Morgan’s contributions to the Local were highlighted by his contemporaries; Brother Rick Larsen, Brother Bob Williamson, and Sister Sandy England who returned to her home Local to join the celebration. The City of Santa Cruz issued a Proclamation declaring January 3 “Local Stagehands’ Day” in our honor. Area Local Business Reps from San Jose, Oakland, and Sacramento joined two International Vice Presidents and four current and former International Representatives who showed their solidarity by joining the festivities. The Local’s “house guy”, Brother Chris “Jeeves” Butler and a crew of volunteer members created a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere that provided a delightful evening of sharing and solidarity. While the event inspired a local reporter to pen a glowing tribute in the Monterey Herald that week, the true spirit of the event was summed up by one guest who said, “It wasn’t too fancy, it had the perfect 611 vibe.”

The accompanying picture is of the article in the IATSE Bulletin, with the International VPs and Reps alongside the IATSE Local 611 Executive Board.

04/23/2026

IATSE Endorses Tom Steyer for California Governor. All IATSE local 611 delegates voted to endorse.

As governor, I’ll make sure production continues in California with substantial tax credits, and a commitment to unionized labor—and I’ll never be a rubber stamp for the AI industry.

01/08/2026

Centennial Celebration made the Monterey Herald - thanks to Barbara Rose Shuler.
https://www.montereyherald.com/2026/01/07/barbara-rose-shuler-intermezzo-celebrating-the-architects-of-our-cultural-life/

11/17/2025

*NEW DATE*

IATSE Local 134 (San Jose), together with IATSE Local 611 (Santa Cruz and Monterey), is hosting our first regional Town Hall Meeting focused on organizing in the live event and audiovisual industry.
You are invited to join us.
This Town Hall is open to all workers, whether or not you are a union member. Our goal is to share information, discuss current efforts, answer questions, and offer opportunities for anyone interested to learn more or get involved.
Guest Speakers

Following the presentations, we will open the meeting for questions, discussion, and next steps. This is a space to talk openly about workplace conditions, worker rights, and how organizing can strengthen our industry.

Event Details:
📅 Monday, November 24
⏰ 7pm
📍 https://buff.ly/f7zqRzD

Please see the attached information for additional details.
We welcome AV techs, stagehands, event staff, freelancers, venue workers, students, and anyone in the live events community who wants to learn more about organizing or explore ways to participate in future campaigns.
Thank you, and we hope to see you there.
IATSE Local 134 & IATSE Local 611

11/17/2025

IATSE Local 611 technicians have once again excelled at the Pebble Beach Authors and Ideas Festival at Stevenson School. A great deal of effort is required to ensure the smooth ex*****on of events, from pre-production meetings to the load-in, effectively managing and overseeing the event operations, and ensuring a safe load-out. Local 611 consistently delivers from one production to another. Collaborating with top-tier events in the Monterey Bay Area, who trust 611 to guarantee their events will meet or surpass their expectations is truly remarkable.

11/14/2025

During a lull in IATSE Local 611s bannering taking place at the Portola Hotel & Spa today over (the AV vendor for the property) disregard for industry standard and contractual minimum conditions, we also swore in our newest member! Congratulations brother Stephen, also a technician in the 611 represented Encore bargaining unit!

11/12/2025

Private event in the Monterey Bay, built by IATSE Local 611. View behind the scenes of the robo-spot operators and load in. Another example of when some of the largest acts in the world come to play a private event for 80 people in your backyard, and Local 611 is there ensuring it's success.

11/10/2025

CHANGE TO TOWN HALL. No longer this Tuesday , it is being rescheduled. Please standby for updates shortly.

11/07/2025

Please join IATSE Locals 134 & 611 at a Town Hall Meeting taking place on Nov 11th, 2025 @ 7pm on Zoom. If you have been curious about entertainment industry/AV/tradeshow workplace organizing, membership, etc, feel free to attend and ask some questions!

https://buff.ly/8J9WAIk

06/06/2025

This is the continuation of the project taking place at Roaring Camp Railroads with Mindwarp Entertainment Productions and IATSE Local 611 workers. Some early testing by the client of the scene.