TOP 12 REASONS TO JOIN THE IATSE
1- More money
IATSE members earn more than non-union employees in the same jobs
2- Regular pay increases
Negotiated annual raises. - Your recent raises were not base on a study like they say
they did but base on what WE negotiated over a year ago!
3- Minimum work calls
4- Minimum staffing
In all of our collective agreement we have negotiated minimum staffing clause
providing a decent number of employees being schedule at all time.
5- Paid sick days
6- Job security
Grievance process protect you from arbitrary disciplinary measures
7- Leaves of absence
You can take off for up to 8 months and come back without loosing your seniority and
privileges
8- Representation by informed and concerned colleagues
Shop steward, executive board, National office, Union lawyer, International office
9- Participation in setting working conditions
Everyone has a say in the way the job is done; the contract is negotiated; the people
who represent you are elected.
10- Common purpose
Decent working conditions and fair treatment for everyone
11- On-the-job resource about your rights
Know your rights. Employment Standards act. Health and Safety legislation, Labour
Code, Human right Code
12- Sister status
Opportunity to work with film and stage locals (live shows)
We talk about salary that are always at least 16.00$ an hour and up...
WE CAN BE REACHed 7 DAYS A WEEK AT THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS;
(514) 814-0750 OR (514) 814-4694
E-mail: aiestlocal@qc.aira.com