Sundance Institute Workers Form Union Ahead Of 2026 Film Festival

Sundance Institute Workers Form Union Ahead Of 2026 Film Festival

The workers at Sundance Institute have formed a union. Just a few months ahead of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, the group of around 40 staffers delivered a petition to leadership asking for voluntary recognition of their decision to be represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 9003. Hours later, management agreed. “The Communications Workers of America Local 9003 proudly welcomes the Sundance Institute into our unio…

Sundance Institute’s workers form a union — and use Robert Redford’s words to make their case

Employees at the Sundance Institute have formed a union. They say leadership hasn't listened to concerns on major issues, such as the Sundance Film Festival's 2027 move to Colorado.

Sundance Institute Workers Seek Unionization

Over 40 staffers at the Sundance Institute are seeking voluntary recognition for their union with Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 9003.

Sundance Institute Response to Sundance Institute Workers United

We, the Board and Leadership of the Sundance Institute, acknowledge the decision from a group of staff to organize as a union under the Communications Workers of America Local 9003.  We strongly support unions and their contributions to American society. We respect staff’s ability to organize collectively, value their dedication to the Institute’s vision, and we are committed to working collaboratively with them.  Sundance Institute looks forwar…