Takeaways from the AICP–IATSE Tentative Agreements

We’re encouraged to see progress toward new labor stability in commercial production. The AICP and IATSE have reached tentative agreements on both a new three-year Commercial Production Agreement (CPA) and an inaugural Production Workers’ Agreement (PWA) covering freelance production department workers represented by IATSE Local 111 (Production Workers Guild).

With the release of the Commercial MOA, we now know the changes are nominal, with adjustments focused primarily on wages and PH&W contributions.

What this means right now

• No immediate operational changes until ratification is complete. However, the Commercial MOA confirms that scale wages will increase by 4% in year one, 3.5% in year two, and 3% in year three, and PH&W contributions to the IATSE National Benefit Fund will increase by $5 each year of the contract. These changes are set to take effect on October 29, 2025.
• At this time, there are still no details on Local 111’s PWA beyond confirmation that it will be incorporated into the CPA as a new Appendix.
• Effective dates come after ratification notice. CPA: New terms, including the wage and PH&W increases, will become effective on October 29, 2025. PWA: New terms become effective 60 days after written notice of ratification, though details on Local 111 are still pending.

How Wrapbook will support you

• Configuration & guidance: Wrapbook will both make sure all affected payrolls are processed accurately from the effective date going forward and update the Commercial Union PHW fringe guide. We will also ensure that the updated scale rates and PH&W contributions are reflected in payroll and reporting.
• Human help when you need it: Wrapbook’s dedicated Labor Relations teams can walk through any project-specific questions and best practices for onboarding under the new terms.

What you can do today

When bidding, you can now plan around confirmed wage increases of 4%/3.5%/3% across the three years of the CPA and annual $5 PH&W increases. These adjustments begin October 29, 2025, so projects spanning that date should budget accordingly.

Wrapping up

If you have questions, reach out support@wrapbook.com, and we can direct you to the appropriate Labor Relations expert for your needs. For general questions, reach out to the AICP. 

This communication is for general information only and is not legal advice. While the Commercial MOA provides clarity on wage and PH&W adjustments, final terms are subject to union ratification and official notice from the AICP. Details for Local 111 are still forthcoming.