“The Ground We Stand On” message from the IATSE General Executive Board

To the authors and signatories of “The Ground We Stand On” in the arts community, and all our industry kin, We in the IATSE know that you see us.  Please know we are listening to you as you rightly demand equality, inclusion, diversity, fairness, opportunity and respect. The Preamble to the IATSE Constitution and Bylaws […]

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National Ballet FOH Workers Leap into IATSE Membership

TORONTO, ON – Thirty front-of-house workers at the National Ballet of Canada recently voted overwhelmingly in favour of joining IATSE Local B-173. With stagehands already being represented by IATSE Local 58, hair stylists, make-up artists, and costumers by IATSE Local 822, and scenic artists and prop builders by IATSE Local 828, the front-of-house workers become […]

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Performer Tom Jackson Addresses INAN Committee on behalf of IATSE & Creative Coalition

OTTAWA, ON – Actor, musician, and Canadian icon Tom Jackson appeared as a witness before the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs today on behalf of the Creative Coalition, consisting of the IATSE, Canadian Actors’ Equity, the Canadian Federation of Musicians, and the Associated Designers of Canada. As an indigenous person who is both […]

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IATSE C.A.R.E.S. Partners with “Coming Together Vancouver” to Support Frontline Workers

VANCOUVER, BC – IATSE C.A.R.E.S., a North American campaign that provides volunteer member-to-member support during the COVID-19 pandemic, is partnering with Coming Together Vancouver to increase the number of volunteers willing to help in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.  Coming Together Vancouver is a mutual aid group that formed at the start of the COVID-19 […]

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Hot News for Hot Docs as Front-of-House Workers Vote for Representation

TORONTO, ON – Front-of-house workers at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema can now add a new descriptor to themselves: union member.  The workers, which include cinema box office attendants, concessions attendants, and managers on duty (MODs), voted unanimously for representation by IATSE Local B173. The vote had a 92% turnout and was held on March […]

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Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault Meets with IATSE International & Local Leaders regarding Industry Support Around COVID-19

TORONTO, ON – Today, the IATSE was granted an exclusive audience with Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault to discuss ways in which the federal government could best support the entertainment industry and its workers.  The meeting included Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister Julie Dabrusin, MP, and representatives from the IATSE International, as well as […]

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IATSE Charters New Arts & Cultural Workers Local in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, BC – On February 5, the IATSE issued a charter to the newly-formed Arts and Cultural Workers Union (ACWU), IATSE Local B-778.  Charter members of the new Local had already established the Vancouver Artists Labour Union Co-operative (VALU CO-OP), an innovative workers’ co-operative that facilitates fair, flexible, secure, and democratic employment for artists.  All […]

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IATSE Endorses Team Unite for Leadership of Canadian Labour Congress

TORONTO, ON – Leadership at the IATSE are standing in support of Team Unite for Canadian Labour Congress President, Secretary-Treasurer, and Executive Vice-President at the upcoming CLC Convention, to be held May 4-8 in Vancouver. Team Unite is a coalition of three dedicated labour activists; the UFCW’s Bea Bruske, CUPE’s Lily Chang, and the IATSE’s […]

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