IATSE Statement on Canada as “The 51st State”
For over a century, Canada and the U.S. have stood shoulder-to-shoulder and prospered. Though there are distinct differences, the two countries share much in terms of values and culture, as […]
FILM & TV UNIONS AND GUILDS LAUNCH “FAIR” COALITION TO DEMAND RESPONSIBLE INDUSTRY POLICY & FAIR USE OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS
Eight major unions and guilds question Telefilm at Annual Public Assembly on investment in projects that fail to sign or respect collective agreements Toronto – Unions and guilds representing over […]
Unions and Guilds Press Telefilm On Lack of Protections for Cast, Crew and Creatives
Eight major unions and guilds send letter to Telefilm on agency’s continued investments in projects that refuse to sign or respect collective agreements Toronto – In a letter sent today […]
Quebec’s VFX & Animation Industry Already Experiencing Negative Effects Due to Tax Credit Reduction
MONTREAL, QC – In March, the Government of Quebec announced that it would be making significant changes to its animation and visual effects tax credit. Effective May 31, the base […]
Absolutely Iconic! Workers at ICON Creative Studios Join the IATSE
VANCOUVER, BC – More than 700 workers at ICON Creative Studios have become the next group of animation workers to join The Canadian Animation Guild, IATSE Local 938. Workers at […]
Negotiation Update: IATSE, AMPTP Conclude Scheduled Talks on Area Standards Agreement
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) concluded the second of two scheduled weeks of Area Standards Agreement (ASA) negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers […]
Workers at Plug In ICA Vote to Join IATSE Local 63
WINNIPEG, MB – Workers at Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art have voted unanimously for IATSE representation. Discussions between the workers and IATSE Local 63 began in December and support […]
Negotiations Update: Hollywood Basic General Negotiations Week 3 Wraps With New Bargaining Dates Expected In June, ASA Talks Set to Start
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) completed a third week of Basic Agreement General Negotiations on Thursday following […]
Workers at VSO School of Music to Join IATSE Local 118
VANCOUVER, BC– Workers at the Vancouver School of Music have become the latest group to vote for IATSE representation. Discussions between the workers and IATSE Local 118 began in November, when […]
Workers at ICON Creative Studio are Fighting for Union Representation
VANCOUVER, BC– Animation workers at Vancouver’s ICON Creative Studio, known for such animated productions as Monsters at Work, Ariel, Charlie the Wonderdog, and The Search for Wondla, are rallying to secure union representation with IATSE […]
