Union Colours for Drayton Entertainment as Scenic Painters Vote to Join IATSE
TORONTO, ON – Scenic artists/painters at Drayton Entertainment have voted unanimously to join IATSE Local 828, which represents scenic artists and prop builders throughout the Province of Ontario. The decision from the […]
At least $1 million for Cineflix workers in class action lawsuit proposed settlement
Deal could include first-ever union contract in Factual TV TORONTO (Sept. 27, 2021) – Two of Canada’s top media and entertainment unions say they’re pleased with the proposed settlement of […]
Titmouse Workers Ratify IATSE’s First Animation Agreement in Canada
VANCOUVER, BC – On September 24, animation workers at Titmouse Vancouver made history by voting to ratify the IATSE’s first animation agreement in Canada. Ballots revealed a resounding 96.9% in support of […]
IATSE to Provide Free Legal Support to Laid Off Employees at Tangent Animation Studios
Toronto – The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) announced today that it will be providing free legal support to workers from Tangent Animation Studios. On August 3, 2021, Tangent […]
IATSE Congratulates Team Unite as New Leadership of Canadian Labour Congress
OTTAWA, ON – The IATSE is thrilled that Team Unite has been elected as the new leadership of the Canadian Labour Congress. The team, made up of the UFCW’s Bea […]
ACWU IATSE B778 and the Contemporary Art Gallery Reach First Agreement
VANCOUVER, BC – The Arts and Cultural Workers Union (ACWU) IATSE B-778 and the Contemporary Art Gallery (CAG) have successfully concluded bargaining their first collective agreement. Workers at CAG voted […]
Despite Many Positives, Canadian Federal Budget 2021 Doesn’t Fully Contemplate Entertainment Workers
TORONTO, ON – Canada’s new federal budget, unveiled on April 19, contains much good news for working families but one very large concern for entertainment workers. Federal Budget 2021, announced […]
Local 212 Costume and Wardrobe Department Head Adejoke Taiwo Shares Her Journey with IATSE and Talks Diversity and Inclusion in Canada.
“I have always been interested in clothes and fashion since I was six years old,” says Costumer and Wardrobe Department Head and Local 212 member Adejoke Taiwo. “My Father’s mother […]
IATSE Offers Labour Assistance to Prime Minister Trudeau to Build Field Vaccination Sites
January 29, 2021 The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada Ottawa Ontario Via E-mail Dear Prime Minister: As an International Vice President and the Director of […]
Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society Workers Vote to Join the ACWU IATSE B778
VANCOUVER, BC – Workers at Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society have unanimously voted for union representation and have joined the Arts and Cultural Workers Union (ACWU), IATSE Local B778. Cineworks, a […]
