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Unions & Guilds
IATSE 891 ratifies agreement with Champlain Media West
The multi-year agreement establishes floor wages and includes health and welfare payments.
Kickstart Entertainment workers join Canadian animation guild
The Vancouver company becomes the third animation studio to join IATSE Local 938.
ACTRA survey reveals Canadian performers’ concerns on AI
Ninety-eight percent of respondents cited the potential misuse of their name, image and likeness rights as a concern.
WGC, CMPA negotiations to continue in January
The Canadian writers guild and producers association have agreed that the current IPA will remain in force beyond its expiry date on Dec. 31.
CMPA promotes Nicole Cheng to leadership team
Cheng has been appointed as VP of finance and facilities as CFO Rob Searle readies for retirement.
WGC, CMPA to return to the bargaining table
The WGC has received expressions of solidarity from a number of fellow guilds and unions as talks get back underway following a pause last month.
Negotiations stall between WGC, CMPA over IPA
The parties have not returned to the bargaining table since Nov. 23, Playback has learned.
DNEG Vancouver forms union with IATSE
IATSE will now negotiate a collective agreement with the studio on behalf of unionized workers.
SAG-AFTRA, AMPTP make tentative deal to end strike
Canadian actors union ACTRA said it is “relieved” at the end of the 118-day strike, stating “their fight is our fight.”
WGC says diverse membership is up, but share of work is declining
The Writers Guild of Canada’s 2022 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Report also offered a snapshot of member earnings.
ACTRA’s boycott of ‘union-busting brands’ expands
Backed by the International Federation of Actors, the union adds Volkswagen, Johnson & Johnson and several others to its list.
TVO union workers reject ‘final offer’
TVO Media Education Group’s latest offer to end the ongoing strike had included a roughly 7.5% wage increase over three years.
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