SAG-AFTRA Strike
The IATSE and its members across Canada and the United States support the efforts of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists to secure a fair and equitable contract.
WGA Strike
The IATSE and its members across Canada and the United States support the efforts of the Writers Guild of America to secure a fair and equitable contract.
Working during COVID-19
While there is currently still a lockdown in place in Nova Scotia, production is able to continue. We have launched a page that hosts some resources and information regarding working in the film industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. That page can be found here.
2020 Elections for Officers
Polls are open for the 2020 Elections for Officers - VOTE NOW!
Standing with Indigenous Peoples
We are all Treaty people.
COVID-19 Response & Updates
IATSE Local 849 continues to monitor developments as the spread of the COVID-19 virus impacts all of us in the screen industries in the Maritime provinces. At this time the union office will remain operational but due to health and safety concerns for our staff, the doors will be closed to the public. Please use email or phone to contact staff as needed.