UBCP/ACTRA is an autonomous branch of ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists), the national organization of professional performers working in the English-language recorded media in Canada. UBCP/ACTRA’s more than 8,500 members from B.C. and the Yukon are integral to the approximately 28,000 performers who have come together to build ACTRA, Canada’s strongest Union of cultural workers.
UBCP/ACTRA has some of the most robust collective agreements for performers globally, encompassing film, TV, radio, digital media, animation, voice, videogame, and commercial production. These agreements ensure that performers are paid a fair wage and are protected on set.
We represent, protect and advance the interests of professional performers in British Columbia and the Yukon and promote a thriving, inclusive, and diverse film, and recorded media industry in Canada.
We negotiate fair wages and safe working conditions for all performers. We advocate for the protection of performers’ rights, and ethical and professional standards in the industry, as well as encourage and support the creation of work opportunities for our members.
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Professionalism
Integrity
Equity
Solidarity
Advocacy
Social Responsibility
Sustainability
Why Join?
When you’re part of UBCP/ACTRA, you’re part of the strongest, full-service cultural union in Canada. Think of it like a 28,000-strong family that’s got your back.
There are many good reasons to be part of our union – here are six:
When you work under a union contract on a union set you are guaranteed a minimum fee.
Full union members receive retirement contributions from producers and a portion of your earnings are automatically contributed to your RRSP so that you have solid retirement funding in place.
Once you attain full member status and choose a benefit provider you may be eligible for benefits that will allow you to access a range of health services provided by your chosen provider (either AFBS or MBT). In addition to extended medical, dental, and eye care, you may be provided with benefits for retirement facilities or homecare support. As well there are services for special needs, prolonged illness, extended disabilities, addiction treatment, and funerals. The coverage may also include your spouse/partner, and any dependent children.
Full UBCP/ACTRA members are considered professional performers in the industry and have access to training programs and educational opportunities to continue furthering their careers.
Our collective agreements have language to ensure that you get paid a fair wage and have protections when you work. The agreements cover health and safety, work hours, set conditions, nudity, and harassment and protections for young performers.
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When you work UBCP/ACTRA, you’ll be a member of one of BC and Canada’s leading cultural organizations. Our union is a vocal advocate for the arts and the right for Canadians to have opportunities to tell their stories. Through ongoing media and lobbying campaigns that target all levels of government, we speak out for the development and protection of Canadian culture, a strong film, television and digital media industry, and increased work opportunities for members.
