‘National Sawdust’ Ushers Unionize with IATSE Local 306

17 ushers at Brooklyn’s National Sawdust venue will join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 306 after voting to unionize in a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election last week. The vote demonstrated strong support for the union, with over 90% of the ballots cast in favor of joining IATSE.

National Sawdust is a Williamsburg, Brooklyn based non-profit cultural institution that commissions, produces, and presents programming from multidisciplinary artists. Founded in 2015, National Sawdust operates out of a century-old sawdust factory equipped with a state-of-the-art spatial sound system. The New York Times has described National Sawdust as “the city’s most vital new-music hall”.

“I love working at National Sawdust; With the knowledge and support of a Union, I feel optimistic that we can work towards implementing positive changes that will enhance our roles and in turn quality of life,” said usher Marika Wolf. “Not only for the benefit of the longstanding Front-of-house workers who have contributed to National Sawdust’s success as it has grown but also for any future members who will join the team.” Read more from BroadwayWorld.com!