IATSE Recognizes Workplace Safety by Participating in Workers’ Memorial Day, National Day of Mourning, and NAOSH Week

The IATSE has been a longtime proponent of workplace safety, arranging courses and materials to encourage safe working habits for the many members in the entertainment industry. Once again this […]
IATSE Pleased with Progressive Changes to Federal Budget

OTTAWA, ON – The IATSE is pleased to see so many positive changes for Canadians in the new federal budget, particularly with regard to EI and the arts sector. The […]
Factory Theatre – Now Manufacturing Union Jobs!

TORONTO, ON – On December 10, 2015, IATSE Local 58 filed an application with the Ontario Labour Relations Board to certify the stage technicians at Toronto’s Factory Theatre. The vote […]
IATSE 849 Wins NS Labour Board Decision Against Egg Films

HALIFAX, NS – A November 19, 2015 decision of the Nova Scotia Labour Relations Board has determined that Egg Films acted unlawfully in its dealings with the IATSE, the union […]
Stephen Harper Ousted, Canada Elects Majority Liberal Government

TORONTO, ON – On October 19, history was made as Prime Minister Stephen Harper was ousted from office in a federal election that left no question that Canadians were ready […]
Vote in the Federal Election!

To all Canadian Members: I can’t stress enough the importance of voting in this election. And not just voting – voting for a party that supports workers and the […]
IATSE Local 461 Reaches Agreement with FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

ST. CATHARINES, ON – On August 12, 2015, the first-ever agreement between IATSE Local 461 and the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre was ratified. It was approximately five years ago that […]
Colossus Cinema – Maximum Profit, Minimum Wage at Cineplex!

MONTREAL – On January 7, 2014, Local 262 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE/AIEST) was certified as the bargaining agent for the 110 employees who work at the […]
Ste-Foy Cinema – Maximum Profit, Minimum Wage at Cineplex!

MONTREAL – On December 3, 2013, Local 262 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE/AIEST) was certified as the bargaining agent for the 75 employees who work at […]
IATSE Raises Over 175,000 Meals for Food Banks Canada’s “Every Plate Full” Campaign

TORONTO, ON – For the month of May, IATSE partnered with Food Banks Canada on their new campaign “Every Plate Full” , which aims to raise food and funds for […]