The Actsafe Motion Picture Safety Awareness course will be mandatory for all individuals working in the industry by March 31, 2024. Keep yourself in good standing for dispatch by clicking here to register for this free online course.
MySDS.ca is an online database and safety data sheet (SDS) management tool that allows 891 members to quickly access important safety information while on the jobsite. Click here for more information.
Attention 891 members and their dependents: you can apply for 891 scholarships now! Click here for eligibility info, deadlines, and application instructions for the IATSE 891 and Gavin B. Craig Scholarships.
Recent News
891 WILDFIRE APP AVAILABLE ON IPHONE AND ANDROID
Did you know the majority of human-caused wildfires in BC happen in the spring and fall? As we head towards warmer weather, the BC Wildfire Service is noting a high potential for an active spring wildfire season. Prepare yourself and be safe on set with the 891 Wildfire App, a new tool commissioned by President Mitch Davies to evaluate wildfire smoke risk and PM2.5 concentration in your location. If you are concerned about wildfire smoke exposure please speak to your immediate supervisor or contact the production safety representative. Download the app today on iPhone and Android.
(POSTED 2024-04-19)
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: JULIA NEVILLE
"As a member, that was the biggest benefit that I got out of being involved with the Union - that sense of not being alone."
Our latest Member Spotlight celebrates Julia Neville – a leader who has advanced workers rights, health benefits, and organizing efforts across Western Canada! Thank you Julia for the trail you've blazed for workers and the BC film industry. Before she retires next month as an International Rep. you can learn more about her impact here!
(POSTED 2024-04-18)
IMPORTANT UPDATES TO TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT
The IATSE 891 2024 Operating Budget was ratified by the Executive Committee on March 25, 2024, following recommendation by the Audit Committee and approval by the Executive Board. This budget took into account a motion from the general membership concerning software reimbursements, the impact of the recent industry strikes on IATSE 891, the subsequent slow start-up in BC production levels, and the continued uncertainty due to current contract negotiations with the IATSE International and the AMPTP.
Consequently this budget observes the following effective April 1, 2024:
- The annual cap for reimbursement requests will be $500 for the remainder of 2024.
- Members can claim up to $500, including film-related software and/or skills upgrade reimbursement requests.
- The $500 cap does not apply to reimbursement allotments for safety courses.
Read more about changes to Training Reimbursements on our website here.
(POSTED 2024-04-18)