I.A.T.S.E. Local 168
PO Box 5312, Stn. B V8R 6S4 Victoria, BC, Canada

Hey I.A.T.S.E. Local 168 Members. In anticipation of our Annual General Meeting on Sunday April 25th at 3 PM, we are building a little slide show as our " pre-show ". We have a lot of pictures of our Members at work, but always welcome more, in particular of our FOH, office, Box Office, and bar workers. Send us a picture here, or email them to the President at his email address. Take care, and enjoy the sunny weather!!

We at I.A.T.S.E. Local 168 know that IATSE IATSE Canada work is good work. Our Kin at IATSE 891 have created a website to showcase the good work in their Local, and it may just be a place for our Members. And yes, you can be a Member of both Locals. Check it out here: https://ourwork.ca/

We at I.A.T.S.E. Local 168 wish all of our followers, Members, and friends a most joyous Ramadan.

These words and images shear at the heart of I.A.T.S.E. Local 168, but do give us hope that we will be back, doing what we love. #SaveLiveEntertainment #WeMakeEvents #ForTheLoveOfLIVE https://www.nytimes.com//op/covid-nyc-theaters-closed.html Thanks to Tazewell Thompson & Devin Oktar Yalkin for the words and images.

It is not the place of I.A.T.S.E. Local 168 to editorialize on issues, so we bring you this footage of our Member Jeremy Herndl and his work as the Artist-In-Residence at the Fairy Creek Blockade as something to watch, enjoy, and maybe choose to act upon. For those of you don't know him, Jeremy is the Lead Scenic Artist with Pacific Opera Victoria in addition to his fine art practice. You can catch more of his work on Instagram where he is @jeremyherndl https://youtu.be/56smSWPqUMA

I.A.T.S.E. Local 168 wishes a very happy and peaceful #eastersunday to our Members, followers and friends who celebrate it. While we cannot get together in the ways we used to , we can still get out and appreciate the lovely places we are so very lucky to live in. A walk in the sun is good for the soul.

On this day, we wish our American Kin, both in our Local and the larger IATSE , all the best as they do their duty and determine the future of their democracy. We hope for a smooth process, and respect for the results.

Hello @iatse168 followers. We hope you got out and voted yesterday. Once the results are official in November, the Local will send Members a letter they can personalize and direct to their new or reelected MLA. This letter will be a reminder to those folks that our industry still needs support, and that the provincial government is in a position to help. If you have read any of the recent letters from the Local you will know we're part of a coalition pushing for measures to support individuals working in live entertainment, and our work continues. #SaveLiveEntertainment #TheUnionBehindEntertainment

Hello. A gentle reminder that this is General Voting Day if you are here in British Columbia, so make sure you get out and use your right to decide who should be working for us over the next 4 years.

On Saturday, those of us in BC will have the right to vote in the provincial election. Not sure where to vote? Get the information here:

Just a little levity for your day ... https://q2qcomics.com/comic/q2q1/

Hello @iatse168 Members. There is a good chance work has passed you by because you are in arrears on your dues. Recently a letter went out from the Local in which the President told you how to get your dues covered if you are behind in these odd days. Some of our employers have work, and we want to get that work to our Members. As much as we love our Permittees, Membership has its privileges, so get up to date. Letters from the Local often have vital information like that, so keep your eye on your email.

Hey @iatse168 Members!! There is work out there available in film!! If you want some work, reach out to the Pres of the Local, he'll hook you up!

Gratuitous internet cat video ... https://www.futureforall.ca/r

Hello IATSE168 kin. See details below on a broadcast you should check out: he IATSE Local One T.E.T. Fund has a special free broadcast that you don't want to miss! IATSE International President, Matthew D. Loeb, and Executive Vice President of Venue Management at Madison Square Garden Entertainment, Richard Claffey, are teaming up for a panel entitled, "Let's Get this Show on the Road," discussing what they think it will take to start to bring back the live entertainment busi...ness. Hosted by Stephanie Simon Claffey, NY1 Arts & Culture reporter. This episode of "TET Fund TV" will air on Monday, October 26th from 7:00 - 7:45pm Click on the link below to view: https://localonetetfund.org/episode-5/

Hello @iatse168 followers in BC. Today is the start of advance voting. Do your civic duty, decide who is the best candidate for you where you live, and get out there and vote! #bcpoli Elections BC