IATSE Local 709

09/01/2026

🎥 Bystander Intervention in the Entertainment Workplace
Bullying, harassment and intimidation impacts everyone.
Learn techniques to safely intervene and make a difference in this free 90 minute webinar - October 5th, 2026

"Do you know how to safely intervene if you see a co-worker being bullied or intimidated? Did you know there are different ways to intervene to match your comfort level? In just ninety minutes you can learn about five easily accessible tools and get real life examples to use in any workplace to safely intervene without worrying about retaliation."

Register Here:

Mental health and su***de prevention resources including crisis lines, therapist finders, support for alcohol, drugs and other substance misuse, eating disorders, and dealing with depession, anxiety and more.

08/31/2026

Congrats Jason! Exciting times ahead.

International Representative Jason Vergnano won a competitive election to the board of the Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology (CITT/ICTS) where he will help develop the next generation of live event and theatre production professionals. Congrats!

---------------------------------------------

Jason Vergnano, représentant international, a remporté une élection très disputée au conseil d'administration de l'Institut canadien des technologies scénographiques (ICTS), où il contribuera à former la prochaine génération de professionnels des événements en direct et de la production théâtrale. Félicitations!

08/04/2026

Yes B’y!

08/04/2026

It was a foggy ol’ “summer” day, but the game must go on! The Annual Saint Pierre vs Hudson & Rex softball game was a hit. Thank you to everyone for an awesome event and well done to the IATSE 709 members, family, friends and pets who showed up either on the field or in the stands. And of course, a special thank you to NLDGC member Jana for showing up with her bag pipes 🤩. *Please post more photos below

08/02/2026

Women! Want to learn power tools, complete a project, share your skills, build community?!? The St. John’s Tool Library has got you.

We’ve received the same request on nearly every post—and we heard you!

The St. John’s Tool Library is excited to launch a She Shed: a relaxed, welcoming space for women and gender-diverse people interested in creating, learning new skills, and connecting with the community.

Our opening session will take place:

Tuesday, August 18
7:00–8:30 p.m.
St. John’s Tool Library

This first meeting will be an opportunity to meet one another, share ideas, and discuss which meeting times work best for everyone interested in being part of the group.

We’ll also talk about the group’s name. If “She Shed” doesn’t feel like the right fit, we can brainstorm a new name—and even design a new logo together!

Whether you’re interested in hands-on projects, learning to use tools, sharing your skills, or simply enjoying good company, we’d love to have you join us.

Come meet the group, help shape what this space will become, and see whether it’s something you’d enjoy being part of.

Open to all women and gender-diverse people. No experience is needed.

We’re looking forward to meeting everyone and seeing what ideas we can build together!

Questions? Contact Lee-Anna and Victoria at:
[email protected]

07/28/2026

07/20/2026

Sunday is a busy work day for our members but 709 still embraced the Pride Parade and stood in solidarity with our fellow and union affiliates. Thank you to for the beautiful pride t-shirts 🌈 🌟

07/15/2026

Oh so very exciting. Congrats to everyone who worked on this massive project. Can’t wait till October!