IATSE Supports Liberal Party Campaign Promise to Strengthen the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
OTTAWA, ON – The Liberal Party of Canada has committed to strengthening and modernizing the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), and IATSE stands firmly in support of this campaign promise. In […]
Statement on United States-Canada Relations
The IATSE has a proud history of representing behind the scenes entertainment workers in the United States and Canada since 1898. Working in collaboration and in solidarity with members from […]
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 […]
