B.C. film, television workers one step closer to striking

The sticking points, according to the union, include retroactive pay increases, payment for COVID testing, and wages for those in entry-level or lower-paid positions. In addition, the union says with B.C.’s minimum wage increasing to $15.65 an hour in June, some experienced members will be making the provincial minimum despite industry experience.

Further, the organizations alluded to the potential for job action to have a chilling effect on the industry. “Considering the potential for labour instability in British Columbia, companies represented by the AMPTP and CMPA may be forced to re-evaluate their plans for basing new productions in the province.”

... Toronto film industry welcomes enquiries from Hollywood producers.

Does it include newscasters/news anchors?

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