IATSE Canada

IATSE Canada The Union behind entertainment / Le Syndicat derrière le divertissement. This is the official Canadian page for the IATSE. We appreciate your patience.

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Reports of violence and harassment top the list of workplace complaints received by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration,...
04/02/2026

Reports of violence and harassment top the list of workplace complaints received by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) every year. To prevent and respond to these issues, employers are required to have a Workplace violence and harassment policy and program as per Section 32.0.1 through to Section 32.0.8 of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.

On Monday April 20 at 10am, the Health and Safety Advisory Committee for Live Performance (Ontario) will be hosting an open webinar to help provide clarity and understanding about the legislative requirements geared toward preventing and responding to workplace violence and harassment. This webinar is designed to support employers, supervisors and workers in the review, development and understanding of workplace policies and programs. Expected run time is about 90 minutes.
Our presenting guest will be Martin Berthelot of Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS).

Meeting minimum requirements is the least that needs to happen, not the best that can happen to keep workplaces safe. We will explain the difference between a policy and a program; cover definitions including a discussion about on what is and isn’t harassment at work; review the need for a violence risk assessment; discuss measures, procedures and investigations; explain the value and limitations of online and e-learning platforms; and provide some de-escalation tips for front line workers.

By the end of the session you will either feel reassured about your policy and program or be looking to make some adjustments ensuring compliance and moving towards best practice or best in class.

You can register for the webinar at this link: https://forms.gle/BssMjRP9b7kh1vyn7
We look forward to seeing you there.

Event Timing: Monday, April 20, 10am Venue: Zoom

The Manitoba Labour Board has officially certified the prop workers’ union at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (RMTC), ...
04/02/2026

The Manitoba Labour Board has officially certified the prop workers’ union at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (RMTC), with workers voting unanimously to join IATSE Local 63!

The three-member unit, comprised of the Head of Props, Assistant Head of Props/Props Buyer, and Props Builder, voted 3 to 0 in favor of union representation. The Manitoba Labour Board issued the certification on March 23, 2026, formally recognizing the workers' union and paving the way for negotiating their first collective agreement.

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La Commission du travail du Manitoba a officiellement accrédité le département des accessoires du Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (RMTC), dont les employé·e·s ont voté à l’unanimité pour adhérer à l’AIEST, section locale 63.

L’unité de négociation de trois personnes, composée du chef des accessoires, du chef adjoint des accessoires/acheteur d’accessoires et du constructeur d’accessoires, a voté par 3 voix contre 0 en faveur de la représentation syndicale. La Commission du travail du Manitoba a délivré l’accréditation le 23 mars 2026, reconnaissant officiellement le syndicat et ouvrant la voie à la négociation de leur première convention collective.

Ten theatre technicians at the Michael J. Fox Theatre have unanimously voted to join IATSE Local 118! All 10 workers sig...
03/27/2026

Ten theatre technicians at the Michael J. Fox Theatre have unanimously voted to join IATSE Local 118! All 10 workers signed union cards in support of union representation, and the British Columbia Labour Relations Board officially certified the local as their bargaining agent on March 17, 2026.

The Michael J. Fox Theatre is a non-profit community theatre that has been in operation since 1993. Located in Burnaby, BC, the 613-seat venue hosts a wide range of events including theatre, dance, music, and other community productions and events, serving as a cultural hub for the region.

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Dix techniciens de scène du Michael J. Fox Theatre ont voté à l'unanimité en faveur de leur adhésion à la section locale 118 de l'AIEST. Les dix travailleurs ont tous signé une carte d'adhésion pour soutenir la représentation syndicale, et la Commission des relations de travail de la Colombie-Britannique a officiellement reconnu la section locale comme leur agent négociateur le 17 mars 2026.

Le Michael J. Fox Theatre est un théâtre communautaire à but non lucratif qui existe depuis 1993. Situé à Burnaby, en Colombie-Britannique, ce lieu de 613 places accueille un large éventail d'événements, notamment des pièces de théâtre, des spectacles de danse, des concerts et d'autres productions et manifestations communautaires, et fait office de pôle culturel pour la région.

IATSE joins in celebrating National Canadian Film Day on 4/15. Visit https://canfilmday.ca to find a made-in-Canada scre...
03/27/2026

IATSE joins in celebrating National Canadian Film Day on 4/15. Visit https://canfilmday.ca to find a made-in-Canada screening to attend in your area.
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L'AIEST se joint aux célébrations de la Journée du cinéma canadien le 15 avril. Rendez-vous sur https://canfilmday.ca/fr/ pour trouver une projection d'un film canadien près de chez vous.

IATSE B778 is proud to announce the ratification of its first collective agreement with the Centre for International Con...
03/20/2026

IATSE B778 is proud to announce the ratification of its first collective agreement with the Centre for International Contemporary Art (CICA) in Vancouver, B.C. The key achievement in the first agreement is a minimum staffing provision to ensure that union members are hired to work under this agreement. CICA is now the fourth art gallery in Vancouver to be unionized with IATSE B778. Arts and Cultural Workers Union

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La section B778 de l'AIEST est fière d'annoncer la ratification de sa première convention collective avec le Centre for International Contemporary Art (CICA) de Vancouver, en Colombie-Britannique. La principale avancée de cette première convention réside dans une clause relative à l'effectif minimum, qui garantit que les membres du syndicat seront embauchés pour travailler dans le cadre de cet accord. Le CICA est désormais la quatrième galerie d'art de Vancouver à être syndiquée auprès de la section B778 de l'AIEST.

Le 6 mars dernier, l'IATSE a rencontré le ministre Miller dans ses bureaux à Montréal pour discuter des enjeux qui touch...
03/09/2026

Le 6 mars dernier, l'IATSE a rencontré le ministre Miller dans ses bureaux à Montréal pour discuter des enjeux qui touchent directement ses membres œuvrant dans le milieu de la scène et du spectacle.

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On March 6, Representatives of the IATSE met with Minister Miller at his office in Montreal to discuss issues that directly affect its members working in the performing arts and entertainment industry.

Pictured from left to right: Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Minister responsible for Official Languages / Ministre de l’Identité et de la Culture canadienne, Ministre responsable des Langues officielles

Maxime Gamache, Business Agent of IATSE local 56 / Agent d’affaires de la section locale 56 d’IATSE.

Bernard Larivière, President of AQTIS 514 IATSE / Président de l’AQTIS 514 IATSE

John Lewis, IATSE International Vice-President and Director of Canadian Affairs / Vice-Président international et Directeur des affaires canadiennes d’IATSE

Isabelle Lecompte, IATSE International Representative / Représentante internationale IATSE

Workers at Arbeiter Ring Publishing in Winnipeg have unanimously ratified their first collective agreement with IATSE Lo...
02/26/2026

Workers at Arbeiter Ring Publishing in Winnipeg have unanimously ratified their first collective agreement with IATSE Local 63, becoming among the first workers in the publishing industry to join IATSE!

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Employés d'Arbeiter Ring Publishing (ARP Books) ont ratifié à l'unanimité, le mardi 10 février, leur première convention collective avec la section locale 63 de Winnipeg de l'Alliance internationale des employés de scène de théâtre (IATSE)

WINNIPEG, MB — Three workers at Arbeiter Ring Publishing (ARP Books) unanimously ratified their first collective agreement with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 63 of Winnipeg […]

26 workers at Vancouver's historic Rio Theatre have overwhelmingly ratified their first collective bargaining agreement ...
02/12/2026

26 workers at Vancouver's historic Rio Theatre have overwhelmingly ratified their first collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Arts and Cultural Workers Union, IATSE Local B778! In a decisive vote, over 93% of workers voted in favour of ratifying the new contract, which covers workers across nine classifications including, Tech/Front of House Manager, Security, Office Manager, Promo Trailers, Admin, Bar Manager, Tech, Supervisor, and Concessions.

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Les 26 employés du Rio Theatre, théâtre historique de Vancouver, ont ratifié à une écrasante majorité leur première convention collective avec le syndicat des travailleurs des arts et de la culture, l'Alliance Internationale des Employés de Théâtre et de la Scène (IATSE) Section Locale B778. Lors d'un vote décisif, plus de 93 % des travailleurs ont voté en faveur de la ratification du nouveau contrat, qui couvre les travailleurs de neuf catégories, notamment les responsables techniques/d'accueil, les agents de sécurité, les responsables administratifs, les promoteurs, les administrateurs, les gérants de bar, les superviseurs et les concessionnaires.

🚨 BREAKING: Canadian Labour Congress Applies Sanctions Against Directors Guild of Canada for Raiding Bargaining Rights o...
01/12/2026

🚨 BREAKING: Canadian Labour Congress Applies Sanctions Against Directors Guild of Canada for Raiding Bargaining Rights of the IATSE

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Le Congrès du travail du Canada impose des sanctions à la Guilde des réalisateurs du Canada pour maraudage des droits de représentation de l'AIEST.

Wardrobe workers at Young People’s Theatre have voted unanimously to join IATSE Local 822! Welcome to the IATSE family!_...
12/18/2025

Wardrobe workers at Young People’s Theatre have voted unanimously to join IATSE Local 822! Welcome to the IATSE family!

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Les habilleurs et habilleuses du Young People’s Theatre ont voté à l’unanimité pour se joindre à la section locale 822 de l’AIEST !

12/08/2025

The IATSE 58 crew is excited to have The Nutcracker back for its 30th season! See it now through December 31, 2025, at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Special thanks to the cast and creative team at the The National Ballet of Canada for their great work.

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