@iatse168.bsky.social
A Local of The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, we represent stage, concert, and event workers on stage & off across Vancouver Island. Victoria to Campbell River, we are the Union Behind Entertainment. Need representation? DMs are open
@iatse168.bsky.social wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving.
As you enjoy your time this weekend, be good to yourselves and your families. Your Union family extends the good wishes back to you.
We look forward to seeing you on a call soon.
Oh, yeah, go easy on the pumpkin spice. Save some for us.
Nearly a decade of organizing in Vancouver's animation and VFX industries is transforming wages and working conditions for the workers behind shows like Star Trek: Lower Decks, even amid a historic slowdown in film and TV.
I spoke to workers + organizers about it for @pressprogress.ca
Broadway is facing a possible strike this fall as two of its major labor unions — the one representing actors and stage managers and the one representing musicians — are simultaneously in negotiations for new contracts. Here's what to know.
I'm attending Pride at Work's event, “Wielding Power as LGBTQIA+ Unionists: Non-Cooperation with Authoritarianism 101” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/prideatwork/...
Hey @bsky.app friends! In Victoria BC tomorrow, Monday October 6th? If so, come on down to Centennial Square and join @iatse168.bsky.social and our Union friends as we march and rally to support @bcgeu.bsky.social and @pea.org. Or join us at noon at the Legislature for the rally.
#FundTheFrontlines
Hello @bsky.app world.
Sorry, we at @iatse168.bsky.social have been more than a little busy, so we haven't been here to be your amusing little @iatse.bsky.social on Vancouver Island on this platform.
We are looking forward to connecting again, so look to our next post for info about some news!!
As we decide our future, we need to remember. Every April 28th we join our @canadianlabour.bsky.social
@bcfed.bsky.social @iatsecanada.bsky.social
Kin in a Day of Mourning for those injured or killed at work. Join us in remembrance across Vancouver Island, details here: dayofmourning.bc.ca
Tomorrow April 28th is an important day as you decide your future, voting in our Federal Election. If you haven't
@iatse168.bsky.social encourages you to vote. This matters, and if you are at all unsure of where, when , or how to vote, please check it out here, www.elections.ca
You can vote in advance this weekend, or on General Voting Day on April 28th.
If you haven't received a Voter Information Card, please follow up with Elections Canada at www.elections.ca .
See you at the ballot box!!
@iatse168.bsky.social friends. This is the most important mail you'll get this year. We won't tell you who to vote for, but we encourage you to do so. In these days, with challenges inside the country, and threats from outside, proving your support for Canada by getting out and voting is vital.
@iatse168.bsky.social is in the Royal Theatre & McPherson Playhouse #RoyalTheatre setting up for the Dance Victoria presentation of the Rafaela Carrasco company.
You can read more about the show in this Times Colonist article from Mike Devlin.
www.timescolonist.com/entertainmen...
Save on Foods Memorial Centre held its first concert with
@rodstewart0.bsky.social 20 years ago today, and
@iatse168.bsky.social was there.
In fact we were there before that, as we installed much of the seating for the concert bowl.
Thanks to Times Colonist & Mike Devlin
for the memories.
Interesting to hear Leeroy Stagger on CBC On the Island talking about the lack of cultural spaces on the Westshore, and how culture builds community. @iatse168.bsky.social is engaged in conversations on the topic, and happy to have more, as we are culture builders. Our DMs are always open.
Hey @iatse168.bsky.social workers.
We need a large crew for @cirquedusoleil.bsky.social in May.
The busy days will be Tuesday May 6, Wednesday May 7, and Sunday May 18.
So, drop a note in the calendar tool of your pocket supercomputer, and get back to Dispatch promptly when they reach out.
@iatse168.bsky.social is proud to be presenting at @uvic.ca as part of the Canadian Institute of Theatre Technology Industry Night this upcoming Friday March 28th.
Come explore your potential future in our ever evolving industry!
For @iatse168.bsky.social today isn't just the 1st day of spring, it is World Theatre Day for Youth & Children, a recognition of the power of theatre to allow children to grow, dream & imagine. Showing children arts makes them more aware adults. In our challenged times, this is more vital than ever.
Our friends at Dance Victoria have announced their 2025/2026 Season, and @iatse168.bsky.social looks forward to supporting this series of internationally based performances happening at RMTS venues.
More details here: dancevictoria.com/performances...
Happy to hear @iatse168.bsky.social Member Colin Barr on CBC radio in Victoria this morning discussing his volunteer work collecting bottles in support of many Victoria organizations, including Ross Bay Villa.
More about the Ross Bay Villa can be found here: rossbayvilla.org
Working the @iatse168.bsky.social load out tonight?
Note these things!
There will be no street or surface lot parking nearby. Use the Fisgard parkade or Capital Iron lot.
Arrive EARLY to check in. 20 minutes before your call.
Steel toes on
Don't guess. If you don't know, ask.
Work safe, be safe
@iatse168.bsky.social has filed to bargain with our largest employer, where both the bargaining and the workplace have been a tad toxic recently.
Asking our @bsky.app followers here if they have heard of the term " SlobberKnocker "? Probably a very west coast term, but this bargaining will be a ...
@iatse168.bsky.social wishes Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah to our friends, followers, families & foes.
When things are literally dark & cold, it is vital to take the time to care & work hard to bring light into the world.
We can make the world a better place.
Stay warm, and stay safe.
@iatse168.bsky.social was honoured to have crew working on yesterday's state funeral for #JohnHorgan. As proud #Union workers, we saw John from Langford, and we know he saw us. We take from our work on his memorial the reminder that we can make a better place for everyone if we care to care.
@iatse168.bsky.social is pleased a discussion around venue spaces and costs in the Capital Region is back, and glad crew costs did not get scapegoated.
We have ideas on what can help, and are always open to chats on all topics arts related. Thanks to @timescolonist.bsky.social for the article.
December is #TheatreFireSafety month. A time to take a good look at how well your theatre is following fire safety laws.
Why House Manager Appreciation Week? House Managers are responsible for half of what makes theatre: the audience. Despite this, House Managers are frequently forgotten by cast, crew, & rest of production staff. That's why #HouseManagerAW exists.
Today is The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. A day to remind us all that we still live in a society where women are not entirely safe.
Every day @iatse168.bsky.social commits to do more. Things are still not equal and equitable, and we can't just shake it off.
Hello @iatse168.bsky.social workers.
Get our your calendars! And your skates!
Our friends at @cirquedusoleil.bsky.social are coming back to the Save on Foods Memorial Centre in May. The show runs May 8 to 18, but be prepared to go to work as early as May 5th.
Today is one of those special days for @iatse168.bsky.social
We load out a big show, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the day after closing, rather than working until the sun rises.
Doing so makes our work safer, and allows our show crew and the amazing touring crew a chance to have a night to breath.
