Black History Month Profiles: Wynn Thomas

For Black History Month, we’re taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently actively making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today’s profile is Wynn Thomas of the Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).

Wynn Thomas has been working in the film industry for over 40 years and in IATSE since 1981. He says being an IATSE member has been inspiring and allowed him to work with the most talented artists and craftspeople in the industry. Thomas has worked to train young men and women from different communities so that they too can become union members. “I believe that part of my responsibility is to train the next generation.”