Canadian Labour Congress Applies Sanctions Against Directors Guild of Canada for Raiding Bargaining Rights of the IATSE
OTTAWA, ON — On December 19th, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), found the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) guilty of raiding the bargaining rights of AQTIS Local 514 of the […]
Wardrobe workers at Young People’s Theater vote unanimously to join IATSE
TORONTO, ON — Wardrobe workers at Young People’s Theatre (YPT) have voted unanimously to join IATSE Local 822, strengthening worker representation across one of Canada’s most respected theatre institutions. The […]
Highland Arts Theatre Box Office, Bar Staff Win Local 680 Certification
Sydney, NS – The IATSE is on a roll! Major congrats to IATSE Local 680 and the workers at the Highland Arts Theatre on winning two certifications in the same […]
National Theatre School and Monument-National Staff Join Local 56
Montreal, QC – Huge shoutout to IATSE Local 56 and the employees of the National Theatre School of Canada and Monument-National on their recent certification win! The National Theatre School […]
IATSE Welcomes Progress Toward Modernized Canadian Content Definition
IATSE is continuing to review the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s (CRTC) long-awaited update to the definition of Canadian content which was released yesterday. Our union has been outspoken for […]
Supporting People and National Projects: Creative Industries Coalition Comments on Canadian Budget 2025
Toronto, November 5, 2025 The Creative Industries Coalition will continue to advocate for support to creative working people and new jobs in the creative industries sector in the future. Our […]
Vertigo Theatre Stage Employees Choose IATSE Representation in Decisive Vote!
CALGARY, AB — Stagehands at one of Calgary’s last unrepresented professional venues voted In July to be represented by 1600-Member Calgary-based IATSE Local 212. Today, the Alberta Labour Relations Board determined […]
Sunbelt Film and Television Rentals Employees in Canada Win First Collective Agreement
TORONTO, ON — Nearly two years after certifying, employees at Sunbelt Film and Television Rentals in Toronto, formerly known as William F. White International, have ratified their first collective agreement with […]
ACWU IATSE B778 and Flyover Canada Reach First Agreement
VANCOUVER, BC – The Arts and Cultural Workers Union (ACWU) IATSE B778 and Flyover Vancouver have successfully concluded bargaining their first collective agreement. Workers at the Flyover certified with IATSE B778 in […]
IATSE Joins AFL-CIO Call to Strike Reckless Ban on State AI Policy from Budget Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) joined the AFL-CIO and 18 national labor organizations in urging the Senate to remove a dangerous provision from the […]
