BY-LAW AMENDMENT UPDATE
Posted: Feb 21, 2025 09:45
On November 8, 2024, ballots were sent out to members on a proposed by-law amendment, regarding 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.
Though 30 days were allowed for ballot return, the finalized results were delayed due to the Canada Post strike, thus affecting those who mailed in paper ballots. The Teller's Report was posted on the website right away, but unfortunately was not posted in the eBulletin at the time. We apologize for any confusion this has caused. You can view the finalized results here. The by-law amendment did not pass, attaining a 65.1% "yes" vote. A two-thirds majority (66.7%) is required to pass amendment ballots.
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VOTING OPEN: 2025 SENIOR STEWARD ELECTION
Posted: Feb 21, 2025 09:42
Voting is now open for the Senior Steward Election, for the term ending December 31, 2025. Vote online via the Simply Voting link that was emailed to you, or drop off paper ballots to the Union Hall. Voting deadline is 1:00 pm on March 21. Read the candidates' campaign materials and view the All-Candidate Q&A recording here (member login required).
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REGISTER NOW: A.I. DAY OF LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT
Posted: Feb 14, 2025 09:54
Updated: Feb 21, 2025 09:40
The A.I. Day of Learning and Engagement, created by IATSE 891 and co-hosted by IATSE 938, and SFU Labour Studies is happening on Sunday, March 16 from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm at the SFU Harbour Centre! With industry experts, labour advocates, and community leaders, attendees can expect a full day of in-person learning and dialogue around the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the motion picture industry.
Click here to register for the event. IATSE 891 members in good standing can purchase tickets at a subsidized rate (limited tickets, first-come, first-serve basis), please check the ebulletin for more information (member login required). For any questions about the event, please contact Assistant Business Rep. Hillary Bergshoeff at hillaryb@iatse.com.
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NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: ZABRINA MATIRU
Posted: Feb 14, 2025 09:55
Our newest Spotlight features award winning makeup artist and IATSE 891 member Zabrina Matiru. Follow along on a conversation with Zabrina where she shares her story, what inspires her about Black History and Futures Month, and her vision for the future of film in BC. Read the full spotlight on ourwork.ca
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IMPORTANT BARGAINING UPDATE: TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED
Posted: Jan 24, 2025 09:57
Updated: Feb 07, 2025 16:13
Dear Members,
We are pleased to announce that on January 21, the BC Council of Film Unions (BCCFU) has reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) and the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA). We are finalizing the language of the Memorandum of Agreement and will release further details as soon as that’s completed. The BCCFU will be recommending ratification of what will be a historic contract for IATSE 891 and the council member unions.
We thank the BCCFU, our legal teams, officers, officials, and committee members who worked through some very challenging decisions, and held the line with us. Please see here a letter from Paul Klassen, Executive Director of the BCCFU.
In solidarity,
Amanda Bronswyk – President
Crystal Braunwarth – Business Representative
Jonathan Helgason – Interim Senior Steward
IATSE 891 Bargaining Committee
With the backdrop of the devastation in California we thank the negotiating producers who showed up despite the peril their home city is going through. We know it wasn’t easy, and we stand beside you as the rebuilding begins.
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