Historic National Agreement Between Writers Guild of Canada and IATSE on Script Coordinators

Script coordinators now have access to union and guild representation across Canada Toronto, ON – September 11, 2023: The Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) and IATSE have reached a historic, […]
Workers at Third Vancouver Gallery Vote to Join ACWU IATSE B778

VANCOUVER, BC – Workers at Centre A: Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art will now have union representation through the Arts and Cultural Workers Union (ACWU), IATSE Local B778. […]
IATSE Local 56 Certifies Opéra de Montréal

MONTRÉAL, QC – Almost 20 years after a Supreme Court of Canada decision determined that tenants of Place des Arts were not legally bound by the Union’s collective agreement with […]
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Workers Latest to Join IATSE

WINNIPEG, MB – The Stage Manager and Technical Coordinator at the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra have become the latest behind-the-scenes workers to vote for representation by the IATSE. After discussions began […]
Workers at William F. Whites to Join the Ranks of the IATSE

TORONTO, ON – Yesterday, workers at William F. White International Inc., a division of Sunbelt Rentals of Canada, Inc., voted overwhelmingly in favour of joining the IATSE. Concerns over job […]
First Post Pandemic Agreement For 7 Cineplex Theatres

Montreal, QC – On July 21, 2023, Local 262 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) signed 7 collective agreements with Cineplex Divertissement. The agreements cover front desk, box […]
More Workers at Tarragon Theatre Vote to Join IATSE

TORONTO, ON– Scenic artists and props builders at the Tarragon Theatre have become the latest group to vote for IATSE representation. After reaching out to IATSE Local 828 in early March, […]
IATSE Says the Online Streaming Act Fits the Bill

TORONTO, ON – The IATSE applauds Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez and the Government of Canada for moving forward with Bill C-11 (the Online Streaming Act). As the largest […]
Workers at The Guild to Join IATSE Local 906

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE – After achieving overwhelming support, the workers at The Guild signed authorization cards to join IATSE Local 906 in Charlottetown. The authorization cards were filed with the Prince […]
IATSE Launches 2022 VFX Workers Rates and Conditions Study

LOS ANGELES, CA — IATSE is studying how VFX workers’ rates and conditions compare to industry standards for the first time, The Union Behind Entertainment announced Monday. “VFX is integral […]