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IN MEMORIAM: STEVE HEER

We deeply regret to inform you that Steve Heer, who was a member in the Security Division since 2020 recently passed away. On behalf of the entire Membership, Executive Board and staff of Teamsters Local Union No. 155, our heartfelt condolences go out to his family...

IN MEMORIAM – Rene Klinkenberg

September 14, 1969 - August 18, 2023. We deeply regret to inform you that Rene Klinkenberg, who was a member in the Driver Division since 2017 recently passed away.On behalf of the entire Membership, Executive Board and staff of Teamsters Local Union No. 155, our...

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

If the Actors’ Strike or Writers’ Strike have impacted your finances, Vancity Credit Union can help. Vancity is a member-owned cooperative that believes strongly in the positive role trade unions play in our community and economy. For over 76 years, Vancity has stood...

Navigating Uncertainty

Living in uncertain times can be incredibly challenging, especially for those of us in the motion picture sector currently facing work disruptions due strikes in the United States. As productions are delayed or put on hold here in Canada, we are grappling with...

TEAMSTERS CANADA SCHOLARSHIP 2023-2024

The Teamsters Canada Scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year is now open for submissions. This scholarship is limited to Teamster members only; not open to member's dependents.For more information, click here.Click Here for the Application Form.The deadline to...

UNION RESOURCES AND BENEFITS

Please see the following Resources and Benefits Guide outlining the support available to Members and their Families during the Industry slowdown and the WGA, Sag-AFTRA strikes. Resources and Benefits Guide We will continue to update and share further resources,...

ONE YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION APPROVED

Following a majority vote of the Teamsters Local Union No. 155 Membership, and in a show of solidarity, the Local Union announces that the BC Motion Picture Unions and Guilds (BC Council of Film Unions: Teamsters 155, IATSE 891, ICG 669 along with DGC BC and...

MOTION PICTURE TEAMSTERS/MPTF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FUND   

The Teamsters Motion Picture & Theatrical Trade Division Financial Support Fund has been created in conjunction with the Motion Picture & Television Fund. This fund was created from the $2 million that was voted on by the Teamsters General Executive Board to...

Calltime Mental Health Podcast

Calltime Mental Health is launching Calltime Mental Health Podcast, a platform dedicated to providing support, information, and reducing stigma related to mental health and substance concerns within the film and entertainment industry. For over five years, they have...

UPDATE: DISPATCH HOURS OF OPERATION

Effective immediately Dispatch hours of operation will be as follows: Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm Dispatch will be closed Saturday and Sunday. These hours will be in effect until further notice.

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IN MEMORIAM: STEVE HEER

We deeply regret to inform you that Steve Heer, who was a member in the Security Division since 2020 recently passed away. On behalf of the entire Membership, Executive Board and staff of Teamsters Local Union No. 155, our heartfelt condolences go out to his family...

IN MEMORIAM – Rene Klinkenberg

September 14, 1969 - August 18, 2023. We deeply regret to inform you that Rene Klinkenberg, who was a member in the Driver Division since 2017 recently passed away.On behalf of the entire Membership, Executive Board and staff of Teamsters Local Union No. 155, our...

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

If the Actors’ Strike or Writers’ Strike have impacted your finances, Vancity Credit Union can help. Vancity is a member-owned cooperative that believes strongly in the positive role trade unions play in our community and economy. For over 76 years, Vancity has stood...

Navigating Uncertainty

Living in uncertain times can be incredibly challenging, especially for those of us in the motion picture sector currently facing work disruptions due strikes in the United States. As productions are delayed or put on hold here in Canada, we are grappling with...

TEAMSTERS CANADA SCHOLARSHIP 2023-2024

The Teamsters Canada Scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year is now open for submissions. This scholarship is limited to Teamster members only; not open to member's dependents.For more information, click here.Click Here for the Application Form.The deadline to...

UNION RESOURCES AND BENEFITS

Please see the following Resources and Benefits Guide outlining the support available to Members and their Families during the Industry slowdown and the WGA, Sag-AFTRA strikes. Resources and Benefits Guide We will continue to update and share further resources,...

ONE YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION APPROVED

Following a majority vote of the Teamsters Local Union No. 155 Membership, and in a show of solidarity, the Local Union announces that the BC Motion Picture Unions and Guilds (BC Council of Film Unions: Teamsters 155, IATSE 891, ICG 669 along with DGC BC and...

PAYROLL CONTACT INFORMATION

NOTE: If you are emailing the payroll company, please remember to clearly outline what you are looking for and provide your full name and phone number. Cast & CrewPhone: 604-437-6363Email: info_vancouver@castandcrew.com Entertainment Partners CanadaPhone:...

MOTION PICTURE TEAMSTERS/MPTF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FUND   

The Teamsters Motion Picture & Theatrical Trade Division Financial Support Fund has been created in conjunction with the Motion Picture & Television Fund. This fund was created from the $2 million that was voted on by the Teamsters General Executive Board to...