The British Columbia and Yukon Council of Film Unions (BCCFU)
Established in 1996, the BCCFU is a Council of three founding unions: IATSE Local 891, IATSE Local 669, and Teamsters Local Union 155. Through its Master Agreement, collectively bargained with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) and the BC Branch of the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA-BC), the Council ensures stable labor terms, working conditions, and rates for covered employees. By providing this consistent framework, we empower filmmakers and producers to focus on what matters most: bringing their creative visions to life.
Purpose per the Constitution:
- To secure and maintain industrial peace and promote conditions favourable to the negotiation of collective agreements and the settlement of disputes.
- To co-ordinate and rationalize the negotiation of collective agreements within the film industry.
- To assist with the settlement of jurisdictional disputes that may arise between the members of the Council.
- To enter in to the collective agreements and to obtain certifications for units of employees within the film industry.
- To act as the exclusive bargaining agent for the units of employees that it represents.
