120 years, since 1904.
Founded on September 13, 1904, IATSE Local 118 (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees of the United States and Canada) the labour union supplying technicians, stagehands, artisans and craftspeople to the Greater Vancouver entertainment industry, including live theatre, rock and roll, trade shows, and conventions. Local 118 has a large, skilled and experienced workforce ready to meet the needs of your production.
Delegates at Hawaii Quadrennial 2025
Much aloha from from 118 Members at Hawaii Quadrennial 2025.
Left to right delegates Cordelia Cohen, President John Allan, Second Vice President Damian Petti, delegates and Business Agent Joe Sawan, Jay Horniak, YWC Alternate Chair Matthew Langhjelm. In front is 118 member Christina Kasperczyk, the newly elected Disrict 12 Secretary.
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- FIRST AGREEMENT - Vancouver Opera Association (Shop) Contract Ratification 2023 - 2026
- Vancouver Opera Association (Stage) Contract Ratification 2023 - 2026
- Live Nation Contract Ratification 2023-2024
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