ABSTRACT
Craft unionism formed the backbone of the American Federation of Labor, which merged with the industrial unions of the Congress of Industrial Organizations to form the AFL-CIO. Under this approach, each union is organized according to the craft, or specific work function, of its members. The history of Local One goes back to 1863, when the first stage employees' organization was founded at the home of Brother James Timoney in New York City. The pink contract, which is the same as the pink contract used on Broadway, is a contract that is collectively bargained for between I.A.T.S.E. and the Broadway League. In October 1982, a revised charter was issued in the name of Theatrical Wardrobe Union. Actors' Equity Association (AEA or Equity) was founded in 1913 as the labor union for actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity currently represents more than 48,000 members. Anyone who has worked in theater should be aware of Equity.
