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NATIONAL LOBBY DAY
On February 6, the Canadian Labour
Congress held its third annual National
Lobby Day. A total of 323 lobbyists
from various unions were represented,
including 13 from the IATSE, making
this the largest National Lobby Day
ever held. Lobbyists met with MPs and
Senators on four issues important to
all Canadians: Employment Insurance
reform, pay equity, legislative changes for
pensions, and of course, the importance
of a national pharmacare program. After a
successful day of lobbying, a Reception
was held on Parliament Hill and was
attended by many of our meeting targets,
including NDP Heritage Critic Pierre
Nantel, Labour Minister Patty Hajdu,
and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The
IATSE had representation from Locals
168, 210, 514, 634, 667, 849, 856,
873, 924, Districts 11 and 12, and the
International. Overall, our meetings were
very positive and we are hopeful that
change is coming. There is nothing we
can’t do when we stand together!
ADG AWARDS HONORS PRESIDENT LOEB WITH LEADERSHIP AWARD
On January 27, 2018, The Art
Directors Guild (IATSE Local 800) held
its 22nd Annual Excellence in Production
Design Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom
at Hollywood and Highland. During
the ceremony, a special Leadership
Award was bestowed upon International
President Matthew D. Loeb by ADG
Executive Director Chuck Parker. The
ceremony was attended by members
of the IATSE General Executive Board,
Department Directors, Representatives
and staff.
During an inspiring speech, President
Loeb commented on our union’s role
in fighting for equality and safety in the
workplace. “It’s about women who have
been fighting a battle far too long and it’s
about men who have to stand up. We
have to talk to our children and make a
cultural difference and we have to make a
generational difference.”
International President Loeb
with Executive Director of
Local 800 Chuck Parker.
President Loeb with
General Secretary-Treasurer
James B. Wood.
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