Thank you to those of you who have taken action in completing the Actsafe Motion Picture Safety Awareness courses (General & Supervisors). This message is intended for those who have not yet completed it, and provides answers to common questions we’ve received
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 155 OFFICIAL SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES
Teamsters Local Union No. 155 is happy to announce the official Facebook and Instagram pages. We look forward to seeing our Teamsters 155 community become more engaged online and promote a positive presence on social media. https://www.facebook.com/teamsters155 https://www.instagram.com/officialteamsters155/
UPDATED MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY (MPI) HOURS OF SERVICE (HOS) COMPLIANCE CIRCULAR #06-2023
Replacing former circular #02 – 2019 and NSC Bulletin 01 – 18 The CVSE with consultation from the Local Union and other Industry stakeholders has determined that the MPI HOS Pilot Project has been successful and will now be enforced
Joe Hermoza Decision of The Special Trial Panel-Joint Council 36
To read a summary of the Letter from Paul Barton, Secretary Treasurer of Teamsters Joint Council No. 36., CLICK HERE.
GYM MEMBERSHIP REIMBURSEMENT
Per the motion passed at the General Meeting and approved by the Executive Board, the following is the policy regarding gym membership reimbursement. Memberships for a gym or fitness facility will be reimbursed at 75% up to a
ONE YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION APPROVED
Following a majority vote of the Teamsters Local Union No. 155 Membership, and in a show of solidarity, the Local Union announces that the BC Motion Picture Unions and Guilds (BC Council of Film Unions: Teamsters 155, IATSE 891, ICG
SAFE HARBOUR UPDATE
Click Here for the Safe Harbour Update to Members
MEMO REGARDING LOCAL HIRE LISTS
MEMO REGARDING LOCAL HIRE LISTS The Local Union has previously sent out an email regarding updating the Local Hire Lists. Please read the following contract language that applies. 3.06 Distant Location Local-Hire Work Permits: Prior to hiring local Employees on
UPDATE: WORKSAFEBC LOAN-OUT COMPANIES
UPDATE: WORKSAFEBC LOAN-OUT COMPANIES To all Local 155 represented employees working under corporations (aka “loan-out companies”) – Update as of February 23, 2023. Please see attached FAQ from WorksafeBC Loan-out Companies and Production Firms in the Motion Picture and Television
NEW ONLINE BOOK IN/OUT AVAILABILITY SYSTEM
Although we have a new online system available to book in and out; the local would like to let you know that you also still have the option to book in/out through the automated dispatch line (604-707-6500) or by calling