Over 9,000 professional artists and technicians are members of IATSE Local 891, the largest IATSE local in Canada. Chartered in 1962, IATSE Local 891 represents motion picture workers throughout British Columbia and the Yukon.
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EASTER LONG WEEKEND HOURS OF OPERATION

ADMINISTRATION:
Friday, April 18, 2025 – CLOSED
Monday, April 21, 2025 – OPEN

DISPATCH:
Thursday, April 17, 2025 – OPEN from 7 am to 11 am
Friday, April 18, 2025 to Sunday, April 20, 2025 – CLOSED
Monday, April 21, 2025 – OPEN

(POSTED 2025-04-15)

NEW APPLE BOX TALKS PODCAST: DON RAMSDEN

April 2 marked the 63rd anniversary of the founding of IATSE 891! To commemorate our Union's rich history and legacy of building a strong community of film workers, we are joined on the Apple Box Talks podcast by former 891 President, Don Ramsden. Having served as President in three separate stints over the course of three different decades, Don shares some of the foundational stories of how he helped shape the Union into what it has become today. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts!

(POSTED 2025-04-11)

VOTE IN SENIOR STEWARD RUNOFF ELECTION

Voting opened on March 26 for the Senior Steward Election Runoff between candidates Jonathan Helgason (Lighting) and Matthew Williams (Grips). Vote online via the link emailed to you from Simply Voting or drop off paper ballots to the Union Hall if requested. Voting closes at 1 pm on April 25, 2025. View the official Teller's report and find candidates' campaign materials here (member login required). Your vote is your voice. Vote now!

(POSTED 2025-03-28)

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