Unions & Guilds

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.

Damon D’Oliveira appointed as CMPA chair

The producers association unveiled its board of directors for the 2023-25 term following its annual general meeting.

TVO publishes ‘final offer’ to CMG to end strike

UPDATED: Union workers at the Ontario public broadcaster have been on strike since Aug. 21.

WGA, AMPTP reach tentative agreement to end strike

If WGA ratification vote goes forward, writers could return to work while deciding on contract approval.

ICA, ACTRA remain at odds as latest mediation attempt ends

The actors union and the association for Canadian ad agencies remain too far apart for productive discussions, the mediator concluded.

WGC, IATSE strike deal to represent script coordinators

The agreement comes three years after BIPOC TV & Film issued a petition calling for the WGC to give the entry-level position guild status.

Voiceover animation work allowed during SAG-AFTRA strike

Los Angeles-based National Association of Voice Actors has released guidelines for what’s restricted during the strike.

Film slate

Canada’s screen sector assesses impact of dual U.S. strikes

Canadian producers, film commissioners and other stakeholders discuss the short-term repercussions already felt across the industry.