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THE JAMES R. HOFFA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND:
APPLICATIONS FOR 2023
The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund is accepting applications for Training/Vocational Program and Academic Scholarships.Please click on the link below for the scholarship application, eligibility requirements, and process.http://www.jrhmsf.org/APPLICATION DUE...
Surviving and Thriving in Financially Uncertain Times
The post-pandemic world has left many struggling financially and questioning what their navigational strategy should be in an environment of double digit inflation and rising interest rates. And while no one can say for sure how long these uncertain times will last,...
HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN AND SUBSIDIZED RETIREMENT PLAN ANIMATED VIDEOS
See links below for animated videos Health Benefits Plan Subsidized Retirement Plan (SRP)
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...
UPDATE REGARDING RETRO PAYMENTS
Please click here for an important message regarding retro payments.
2021-2024 MASTER AGREEMENT RATIFICATION VOTE
Please see updated information regarding the ratification vote. Out of 2,210 eligible voters, 1435 ballots were casted, resulting in a 64.9% return. There were 976 “Yes” votes for a 68.2 % approval.There were 456 “No” votes for a 31.8 % rejection. 1406 voted...
BCCFU MASTER AGREEMENT 2021-2024 MOA RATIFIED – UNANIMOUSLY
The Bargaining Committee and the Executive of Teamsters Local Union No. 155 wish to report that the Memorandum of Agreement has been unanimously ratified by the BCCFU Council Member Unions. The Bargaining Committee thanks the Membership for your participation and...
CALLTIME MENTAL HEALTH
Calltime mental health is an initiative created by British Columbia's motion picture industry union with a goal of creating a space where motion picture industry workers come together as a Community of Care to help those with mental illness and substance abuse issues....
MASK MEMO
By now I am sure you are aware that as of 12:01 am March 11, 2022 the Province has lifted mask requirements for indoor public spaces and intends to lift further restrictions, including proof of vaccination to access businesses, events, and services on April 8 at 12:01...
Trustee Announcement
The Local Union is pleased to announce the Trustee appointments of Jennifer Lee (Misc. Div) to the Pension Plan and Michelle Koski (Driver Div) to the Health Benefits plan. The Executive Board wishes to thank the other 24 members who all submitted excellent...
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Netflix Emergency Support for Workers
To our producers, cast and crews, The Covid-19 crisis has been devastating to our industry, leaving tens of thousands of production workers around the world without jobs. You have supported Netflix through the good times, and we want to help you as best we can through...
COVID-19 RESOURCES AND UPDATES
Health Related Information COVID-19 Online Self-Assessment- Use this link to assess if you need to be tested. Non-medical information about COVID-19 from the BC Centre for Disease Control can be accessed 7:30 am-8:00 pm at 1-888-COVID19. For health related enquiries,...
OFFICE CLOSURE/COVID-19 NOTICE
Out of an abundance of caution, to limit contact with individuals and to practice 'social distancing', we have temporarily closed the Union Office as of Monday, March 16th. We will let the Membership know when the Union office is back in operation. In the interim, we...
EVENT POSTPONED: WOMEN IN ENTERTAINMENT GALA
We regret to inform you due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) concern, the Women In Entertainment Gala previously scheduled to be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 has been postponed. We will apprise you once more information becomes available.
BC MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY DRIVER LOG
Please click on the log sheet below to download a printable PDF:

Online payments now accepted
We are now able to accept payments for dues and permits online. Members can pay their dues and Permittee/Reserve members can pay their permits using VISA or MasterCard. From the Pay Fees menu option, you can choose Dues or Permit. For Dues, you can pay from one month...
Teamsters Canada Annual Report
Please click here to see an annual report from Teamsters Canada, and on page 20 & 21 (Standing Up For Movie Teamsters) a special mention of Teamsters Local Union No. 155 under Collective Bargaining & National Safety Code.
Union Savings Free On-Line Courses
ACCESS TO PREPAID ONLINE TRAINING COURSES Teamsters Local Union No. 155, in conjunction with Union Savings and Vubiz, are pleased to announce that our Members, family, and their friends now have access to over 280 Prepaid Online Training Courses. We have prepaid for...

Hours of Service Notice
Please see the following draft of the pilot project for the Motion Picture Industry regarding Hours of Service for drivers of regulated equipment in our industry. Hours of Service Rules The targeted implementation date for this pilot project is April 1st 2019. Please...
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 155 HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN UPGRADES
The Trustees are pleased to announce several plan enhancements effective July 1, 2017. Teamsters 155 Health Benefits Plan