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What is a Grievance?

The film industry can be a confusing workplace. What are working dues and how do daily hires work? We’re here to help you understand your rights and obligations. Enter: Clearing the Fog. This new series, brought to you by Local 849 BA Shelley Bibby, will provide you with clarity on topics that can be confusing or unclear. Each month will focus on a different topic. Today, we begin with Grievances.

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Maggie Thomas

In this Member Spotlight, Maggie Thomas describes what it is like to work in a department of one, how the film industry has changed since the '90s, and the highlights of her career as a Script Supervisor.

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Happy New Year!

Welcome to 2025! We are hopeful this year will be busy, so please make sure to update your availability, update your resumes, and check your email for newsletters!

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2024 Holiday Closure

The Local 849 office will be closed from December 21, 2024, through January 5, 2025 (inclusive). Staff will return to the office on January 6th to prepare for what will hopefully be another busy year of production. 

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Khalieha Cunningham

In this Member Spotlight, Khalieha Cunningham—the First Black Hair Department Head in Nova Scotia’s Film Industry and Co-Chair of Local 849's DEI Committee —provides tips, insight, and more for anyone with a passion for hair asking themselves "Is film right for me?"

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Indigenous History Month

In June, IATSE Local 849 continues our mission for truth, justice, and reconciliation during National Indigenous History Month. Keep reading for ways to learn, reflect, amplify, & celebrate the First Nations, Inuit, & Métis peoples of Turtle Island (Canada).

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Happy New Year

Welcome to 2024! We are hopeful this year will be busy, so please make sure to update your availability, update your resumes, and check your email for newsletters!

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2023 Holiday Closure

The Local 849 office will be closed from December 23, 2023, through January 4, 2023 (inclusive). Staff will return to the office on January 5th to prepare for what will hopefully be another busy year of production. 

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Update your Availability

The film industry in Nova Scotia is starting to pick up again with a number of projects currently shooting. Please ensure to update your availability for work frequently!

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