IATSE Canada

The IATSE Education Department has partnered with the IATSE Green Committee to present an Earth Day discussion between environmental leaders in the entertainment industry. They’ll reflect on issues such as sustainability in entertainment and discuss steps IATSE workers can take to promote earth-friendly practices at work. WHEN: Thurs, April 22, 7-8pm ET REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/32eBsKc

It was an honour for this IATSE Local 58 delegate to Toronto & York Region Labour Council to stream live the #labour150 launch video on April 12th. Happy Labour 150 Anniversary Celebration! #proudtobeunion Proud IATSE Canada Member!

Fabulous website launched by IATSE 891 to highlight the work that their members do - and to reach out and make connections to welcome in those who aren’t yet members! Check it out at www.ourwork.ca.

In some positive news for Canada, for the first time, Canada has taken the top spot for Best Country! The ranking and analysis for the Best Countries report is compiled by U.S. News & World Report; BAV Group, a unit of global marketing communications company VMLY&R; and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Canada moved up from #2 last year, and is followed by Japan, Germany, Switzerland, and Australia.

It’s the 150th anniversary of the Toronto and York Region Labour Council! Join the online celebration, happening live now!

The IATSE Young Workers Committee of Canada is proud to host a virtual screening for the Canadian Labour International Film Festival (CLiFF)! An introduction and info session with special guests Siobhan Vipond, IATSE CLC Delegate, and (former I.A.T.S.E. Local 411 BA) Chandra-Li Paul of the CLiFF Board of Directors, will be held via Zoom 30 minutes prior to the screening. WHEN: Sunday, November 22 at 4:30 pm ET / 1:30pm PT REGISTER: in advance at https://iatseyoungworkers.ca/cliff/ . PLEASE NOTE: You will need to register for the introductions on Zoom, as well as create an account on CLIFF’s video platform to watch the films.

Meet the elected Co-Chairpersons of the newly formed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Local 764 Trustee, Kimberly Butler-Gilkeson and Local 480 President, Liz Pecos. https://iatsecares.org//iatses-diversity-equity-and-inclu/

AN IATSE HERO! Kudos to IATSE Local 300 member Glen Green for his act of selflessness, which saved a woman and her dog from the icy South Saskatchewan River. "I thought, well, if it [the ice bank] lets go then there's gonna be three of us in the water. But I jumped down and it held." We're so proud of you, Glen!

Join the IA Pride Committee for a Town Hall on "Navigating the Holidays"! They will be joined by two special guests: Steve Krantz, Ph.D., Vice President, LA PFLAG Los Angeles Donny Potts, National Vice President, PFLAG Canada WHEN: Friday, Nov 20th at 2:00pm EST/11:00am PST... Register here: www.iatsepride.net/upcoming-events See more

LOVING THIS!! Are you a Toronto-area entertainment worker who might need a little help ensuring your child gets a gift this Christmas? Check out this great initiative from IATSE Local 58, which has partnered with the Toronto Star Santa Claus fund to make that happen! Please read their post below for info on how to apply. And if you're interested in being a volunteer driver to help deliver the gift boxes, please contact Local 58 VP Morgan Myler at [email protected]. Way to go, Local 58!!