Vote today in the run-off election for your IATSE 891 President! In the first round of voting, members elected a Business Representative and two Health Benefits Trustees. Run-off voting closes Fri., Nov. 29. Click here for the candidates and their campaign materials.
Check out OurWork.ca for articles highlighting various members of IATSE 891, and get a glimpse of how their experiences in the motion picture industry have shaped their careers as 891 members.
Recent News
APPLE BOX TALKS: HOW ORGANIZING BUILDS WORKER POWER
What I am proudest of is that we were able to help these workers do what any workers can inherently do - come together and build worker power. The wins belong to the workers."
In part three of our Special Edition Education Series, we are joined on the Apple Box by the 891 Organizing team: Sano, Conor, and Brooke. Their organizing expertise has paved the way for 891 to sign historic term agreements in Kelowna and Vancouver Island, and continues to help more and more motion picture workers across the province gain access to the benefits that the Union offers. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts! Questions about 891 Organizing? Contact the team at organizing891@iatse.com.
(POSTED 2024-11-15)
HOLIDAY SOLIDARITY CHEER UP PROVIDES FOOD HAMPERS TO MEMBERS
The Holiday Solidarity Cheer Up initiative is back!
Organized by 891 Senior Steward Amanda Bronswyk, members can sign up to receive holiday food hampers this December.
- Request a hamper by Dec. 1st if you would like to receive one for you and your family. You can expect an email confirming logistics and pickup times.
- Volunteers are needed to help put holiday hampers together from Dec. 11 - Dec. 13. We've been hearing from members who are eager to donate and support each other through hard times, so if you are able to, please sign up to volunteer or donate!
- Find full details on how to request hampers, donate, or sign up to volunteer here (member login required).
(POSTED 2024-11-15)
VOTE OPENS NOV. 8 ON PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
At the General Membership meeting on October 27, 2024, a second reading and debate occurred for two proposed amendments:
- Constitution - Article 8.3(b) – Senior Steward: Add new language to include involvement in the collective bargaining between IATSE 891 and the Employers.
- Bylaws – Article 7, Section 8 – Working Rules: Add new language to restrict members employed as a Head of Department (“HOD”) or in a supervisory role within the bargaining unit from working on multiple productions at the same time without advance approval from the Senior Steward.
In accordance with Article 12.2 of the IATSE 891 Constitution, a ballot on these proposed amendments must be sent to the membership within ten (10) business days following second reading. The ballot is now being prepared and will be sent out on November 8, 2024, or earlier. From that date, thirty (30) days shall be allowed for ballot return. A proposed amendment shall pass if two-thirds (2/3) of the members voting are in favour. As members of IATSE 891, we hope that you will participate in this democratic process and exercise your right to vote.
(POSTED 2024-10-31)
