We are concerned that misinformation being shared on social media could interfere with our ability to negotiate an end to the lockout and caution members to only rely on information that comes directly from ACTRA. As noted on Wednesday April 26, ACTRA will resume in-person negotiations with the ACA…

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Today we mark the National Day of Mourning, when we remember and honour workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness due to workplace-related hazards and occupational exposures. Please, take a moment today to reflect on the importance of unions and their historic role in protecting workers and labour rights.

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Canadian Labour Congress supports ACTRA’s boycott TORONTO (April 25, 2023) – Tomorrow marks one year since the Institute of Canadian Agencies (ICA) unlawfully locked out 28,000 performers, refusing to agree to minimum rights and protections of ACTRA members who make their living doing commercials. “The ICA and it’s…

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TORONTO (April 14, 2023) – The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) has been provided with a statement from the Institute of Canadian Agencies (ICA) regarding renewals and dormancies. The ICA asserts that ACTRA has changed its position regarding renewal and dormancy requests for commercials made under…

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