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AUGUST GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The August General Membership Meeting has been moved from Sunday, August 14 2023 and will now take place Sunday, August 27 2023.
WGA BARGAINING UPDATE
Click Here for the May 2, 2023 WGA Bargaining Update
TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 155 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Please click here for the Teamsters Local Union No.155 Scholarship for the2023-2024 academic year. Please see the instructions on pages 1, 2 and 3 for more information, including eligible dependents and required criteria. Please note the deadline for application is...
PROPOSALS FOR BYLAW AMENDMENTS
Proposals for Bylaw Amendments will be accepted at the June 11, 2023 General Membership Meeting. Please have proposed amendments to the By-Laws typed and signed by seven (7) members in good standing.
COPING WITH JOB UNCERTAINTY AND SEASONAL WORK IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
Working in Canada's film and entertainment industry can be a wild ride. There are high-paying projects, fun and creative work, and the satisfaction of producing something that you can be proud of. However, it's not all rainbows and sunshine. The industry is known for...
SAFE HARBOUR UPDATE
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Rise and Shine: How Sunlight Combats Fatigue
It is well documented that long and irregular working hours in the film industry can lead to sleep deprivation and fatigue, which in turn can impair decision-making, reaction time, creativity, and overall well-being.While some of the popular tips and strategies for...
FSEAP SOLUTIONS NEWSLETTER – MARCH 2023
Please click here for the March 2023 Newsletter from our Employee Assistance provider “fseap” that provides information you may find helpful. This month, they feature articles on the Power of Consistency, Identifying Pre-Burnout, and more.
MEMO REGARDING LOCAL HIRE LISTS
The Local Union has previously sent out an email regarding updating the Local Hire Lists. Please read the following contract language that applies. 3.06 Distant Location Local-Hire Work Permits: Prior to hiring local Employees on distant location who are not...
UPDATE: WORKSAFEBC LOAN-OUT COMPANIES
To all Local 155 represented employees working under corporations (aka “loan-out companies”) Please see attached FAQ from WorksafeBC Loan-out Companies and Production Firms in the Motion Picture and Television Industry WorksafeBC has updated their website...
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The AFC Newsletter May 2023
Click here for The AFC Newsletter for May 2023
No “Stand-By or Holdover” Days Lay Off Order
Please be advised that there are no “Stand-By or Holdover” days, other than the two (2) scheduled days off per week per Article 4.12 of the Collective Agreement. In other words, you “MUST” work 5 days in a row with 2 scheduled days off per week unless a statutory...

NEXT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP: JUNE 11, 2023
The next General Membership Meeting will be held in-person on Sunday, June 11, 2023, from: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at 490 East Broadway
ACTSAFE MOTION PICTURE SAFETY AWARENESS 101 & MOTION PICTURE SAFETY FOR SUPERVISORS
Thank you to those of you who have taken action in completing the Actsafe Motion Picture Safety Awareness courses (General & Supervisors). This message is intended for those who have not yet completed it, and provides answers to common questions we've...
2023 General Meeting Schedule
Sunday, January 8 Sunday, February 12 Sunday, March 12 Sunday, April 2 Sunday, May 7 Sunday, June 11 Sunday, July 9 Sunday, August 27 Sunday, September 10 Sunday, October 15 Sunday, November 19 Sunday, December 10 MEETINGS COMMENCE: 10:00 A.M. TEAMSTERS HALL 490...
Security Committee Members
Security Committee Members: Bruce Jones Bryan Pyke Todd Lester David Okropiridze Kim Stubbs-Law Tom Chavez Sodhi Raulia
WEBINAR: TEAMSTER WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP
Teamsters Canada is thrilled to invite you to its first webinar, Teamster Women and Leadership. In this webinar, we will introduce you to a panel of Teamster women who have different roles in our organization. They will share their stories, experiences and vision...
Update: Health and Welfare Plan Freeze /Suspension of Union Dues
The Health and Welfare Plan Trustees unanimously approved a motion to continue the freeze on the hour bank, as well as the self-pay member’s accounts until October 31, 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis. Again, those that have paid in advance to the Health Plan will have...
2020 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
Due to the ongoing concern regarding the coronavirus and the health of all participants, this is to inform you that the IBT Women’s Conference, scheduled for September 20‐23 in Las Vegas, has been cancelled.
POSTPONED: WOMEN’S COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 5, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Women's Committee Meetings will be cancelled until further notice. There will be no General Membership Meeting, and no Women's Committee Meeting on Sunday, April 5. I hope that everyone stays safe and healthy during this time and we...