Each year, International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is recognized on May 17 worldwide to fight discrimination and violence towards our 2SLGBTQIA+ community and kin. Everyone is entitled to live in a world free from hate and discrimination. #IDAHOBIT2024

Today marks #MooseHideCampaignDay – IATSE 891 stands in solidarity with all taking a stand today against violence towards women and children. Follow along with today’s ceremony schedule and learn more about the @moose_hide campaign here: moosehidecampaign.ca/campaignday/

The Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) is the longest running pan-Asian diaspora film festival in Canada. Open call submissions are reviewed through June 4, 2024. Learn more about participating here: vaff.org/open-call/ #VAFF

We believe in a more free and equal Canada for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and all our communities. That’s why we’re speaking up for #RainbowEquality - and you can too. Visit rainbowequality.ca to send your MP a letter urging them to speak up and take action too.

May 10 is Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism – we stand in solidarity with our Asian community members and kin, and will continue to fight injustice in all areas of our work and lives.

Take a stand against gender-based violence! Send photos of you and your colleagues wearing your Moose Hide Pins to [email protected]! Members can pick up pins at the Union Hall reception desk now until #MooseHideCampaignDay on May 16! Learn more at moosehidecampaign.ca

Attention members: there is only one week left to apply for IATSE 891 Scholarships! 20 scholarships of $5,000 each are available, and you have until May 15 to apply! More info: iatse.com/benefits/schol…

This year’s #MAMM mentorship program through Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) is now open for submissions through May 29, 2024 – learn how to submit your pitch here: vaff.org/mamm/

#MAMM #VAFF

#MooseHideCampaignDay is May 16, and IATSE 891 is proud to participate and raise awareness of rising levels of domestic violence. In preparation for the Day of Action, we will have Moose Hide Campaign pins available at the Union Hall reception desk. Grab yours today!

Today marks the launch of Mental Health Week! Calltime Mental Health invites us to take part in events & mindfulness exercises to centre compassion in our day to day lives. Follow along with the challenges and find new ways to centre compassion in your work here: calltimementalhealth.com/post/mental-he…

May 5th is Red Dress Day - also known as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People. We stand in solidarity with friends, family and fellow community members to call for #NoMoreStolenSisters ! Learn more mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/

Are you ready for the BIGGEST QUEER ACTION in Canada since Marriage Equality?

From May 11th-17th, we are speaking up and taking action for #RainbowEquality through a National Rainbow Week of Action.

Join us. Find a rally. Send your MP an email: rainbowequality.ca

Happy #InternationalWorkersDay ! On May 1st we celebrate workers & union-kin continuing the legacy of pushing & organizing for safer, more equitable & humane working conditions for all! IATSE 891 is proud to be part of a growing global labour movement #solidarity

Did you know 50% of people who menstruate have struggled to buy period products at some point? We are proud to join United Way British Columbia in this year's Period Promise campaign, collecting donations and items May 1-31st to eliminate period poverty. Join here: bit.ly/periodpromise8…

Industry experts across multiple 891 departments instructed an Art, Props, and Set Dec training course in Kelowna this past weekend! From L-R: Gord Deyell (Props), Tony Wohlgemuth (Art), Janice Blackie-Goodine (Set Dec), Dean Goodine (Props). Thank you to all who attended!

The Lights, Camera, Union event in Victoria on April 23 brought together over a hundred attendees representing motion picture labour unions in BC for a night of building solidarity! Thanks to everyone who came out Lana Popham Bob D'Eith Teamsters Union Local No.155 DGC BC UBCP/ACTRA ICG 669

April 28 marks National Day of Mourning, dedicated to the many workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered illness on the job. We honour our fallen kin by remembering those who have sustained injury, and committing to protecting all workers from future workplace tragedies.

Members are invited to join the Worker’s Memorial Day/ National Day of Mourning Moment of Silence webinar on Friday, April 26 in honor of those who have died or been injured on the job. The online event will occur from 10:00 am – 10:15 am PST. You can register at the QR link.