Jersey City, NJ — IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb was re-elected by acclamation by the delegates to the union’s 69th Quadrennial

OTTAWA, ON – The IATSE is thrilled that Team Unite has been elected as the new leadership of the Canadian

WINNIPEG, MB – Nine workers in the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s wardrobe department have voted in favour of joining IATSE Local

The Arts and Cultural Workers Union (ACWU) IATSE B-778 and the Contemporary Art Gallery (CAG) have successfully concluded bargaining their

TORONTO, ON – Canada’s new federal budget, unveiled on April 19, contains much good news for working families but one very large

January 29, 2021 The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P.Prime Minister of CanadaOttawa Ontario Via E-mail Dear Prime Minister: As an International Vice President and the Director of Canadian Affairs for the IATSE, I would like to first thank you for the support you have provided to entertainment/gig workers through the CERB, the CRB, and […]

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VANCOUVER, BC – Workers at Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society have unanimously voted for union representation and have joined the Arts

OTTAWA, ON – There was much good news today for the entertainment industry as Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland revealed the Fall Economic Statement, which included several significant policy announcements. Minister Freeland indicated that for Canada’s hardest-hit businesses – such as tourism, hospitality, and arts & entertainment – government will be implementing a Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability […]

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TORONTO, ON – Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault has tabled Bill C:10: An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts. The proposed legislation lists five key objectives: the inclusion of online broadcasting within the scope of the Act, updating broadcasting & regulatory policy to better […]

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