ESPN Hair And Make-up Artists Vote To Join IATSE
Harold Phillips | Published on 4/16/2026
Hair and make-up artists working for ESPN through contractor Distinct Artistry in Bristol, Connecticut have voted 19–4 to unionize with IATSE Local 798.
The all-women workforce is seeking health insurance, retirement benefits, and stronger workplace protections, with the union now calling on the company to begin good-faith contract negotiations.
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