IATSE Goes on Strike Against ‘CoComelon: The Melon Patch’ Children’s Series

Home TV News May 7, 2026 11:28am PT IATSE Goes on Strike Against ‘CoComelon: The Melon Patch’ Children’s Series By Arushi Jacob Plus Icon Arushi Jacob Latest Slasher-Horror Film ‘Pinocchio Unstrung’ Sets Theatrical Release Date, Acquired by Viva Pictures – Film News in Brief 1 day ago Microsoft to Stop Developing Copilot for Xbox Console, ‘Winding Down’ on Mobile (Gaming News Roundup) 1 day ago Matthew Perry’s Personal Items Up for Auction, Including ‘Friends’ Scripts 2 days ago See All Courtesy of Moonbug The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has gone on strike against the second season of the YouTube children’s series, “CoComelon: The Melon Patch,” as the crew says they have not been provided “fair wages and benefits.” Hoping to persuade production to sign a union contract, the show’s crew union announced the picket of the series on Wednesday. “Rather than provide fair wages and benefits to the crew, the producer is trying to hire scabs for the production in Sun Valley, Calif,” IATSE wrote in an Instagram post. Related Stories Kamala Harris and Rita Moreno to Be Honored at Public Counsel Awards Dinner (EXCLUSIVE)