Union Contracts for VFX Artists

IATSE 891 Mission Statement

To Inquire, Engage, Discuss, and Support:

• VFX Artists by way of survey
• NEW! VFX survey results
• Your rights under the BC Employment Standards
• Representation with a collective agreement

Representing Vancouver VFX Artists under a Union Contract will require discussion and a commitment to organizing; have a look at these videos for an explanation of the process and why we're so committed to helping VFX Artists.

• The Interview - Does this hiring process sound familiar?
• Overtime - What is overtime and does it apply to VFX artists?
• The Collective Agreement - What is a collective agreement and how could it work for you the VFX artist.
• How to Organize - A step by step outline of how to organize your workplace.

We have provided:

• Responses to common concerns expressed by Vancouver VFX artists
• A wage calculator to illustrate hourly rates
• A survey to hear what your concerns are
• A blog to express ideas, concerns, solutions

Some of the benefits IATSE 891's members enjoy:

• A minimum pay rate with ability to negotiate above scale
• Paid overtime
• Contract Provisions that Exceed the B.C. Employment Standards Act
• Access to grievance and arbitration in case of dispute
• Employer funded Health Benefits Plan (visit Pacific Blue Cross)
• Employer RRSP contributions (visit CEIRP)
• Family Services Employee Assistance Program (visit FSEAP)
• Training (PDF) and Scholarships
• Union savings for lower rates on mortgages, banking and cellular service (visit Union Savings)
• Actors Fund (visit the Actors Fund)