Unions & Guilds

B.C. guilds, unions to extend CMPA-BC, AMPTP agreements

The deal, which must be ratified by members, includes a 5% wage increase, with the contracts extended until March 31, 2025.

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ACTRA Toronto launches Permit Access Fund

The initiative supported by Warner Bros. Discovery Access Canada will help performers from underrepresented communities reach full membership in the actors’ union.

ACTRA, WGC express solidarity with U.S. counterparts

ACTRA has issued a letter of solidarity for SAG-AFTRA, and the Writers Guild of Canada has announced plans for a Toronto rally in support of striking WGA members.

ACTRA at 80: ‘Easy to work with but hard to fight’

The battle over the National Commercial Agreement is the latest rallying cry for the union’s members.

ACTRA, producer associations settle hair, makeup grievance

ACTRA National filed a grievance to the CMPA and AQPM in December 2021 over issues of inequity for performers who are Black, Indigenous or a person of colour.

How a prolonged WGA strike could impact Ontario, B.C.

Film commissioners and producers in the two major markets discuss the strike’s potential effect on production on this side of the border.

Cossette signs letter of continuance with ACTRA

The agreement will allow the agency to work with unionized performers through the end of the year amid Ontario Labour Relations Board hearings.

WGC reports increase in diverse members in 2021

The guild said 59% of new members identified as diverse, but warns of a declining volume of Canadian content and opportunities for senior roles.

WGC shows support for WGA as contract negotiations kick off

EXCLUSIVE: Victoria Shen, executive director, WGC, says the guilds “respect each others’ jurisdiction.”

Ferne Downey named ACTRA’s 2023 Woman of the Year

The former ACTRA National president has been honoured by the national branch for her contributions to the audiovisual industry.

TVO workers vote 100% in support of a strike mandate

Canadian Media Guild’s TVO members, including producers, journalists and education workers, had a 96% turnout for the vote.

Victoria Shen appointed WGC’s new executive director

The labour and human-rights lawyer begins effective Feb. 27, replacing former WGC national executive director and CEO Maureen Parker.