Dear members, The ACTRA National Referendum closes this Friday, June 20 at 12:00 p.m. ET. As expected, ACTRA Toronto Councillors have received numerous messages in recent days from members sharing their view on the referendum and raising any outstanding questions. Since this is a member-led referendum, we have refrained from advocating for a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote. We…

A Meaningful Step Forward for ACTRA Performers Dear members,  You may have already heard the good news: Saatchi & Saatchi Canada has resumed casting union commercials exclusively with ACTRA performers, under a new letter of continuance agreement! This is progress. It’s one step, but an important one, toward restoring the…

Dear members,  Thank you to everyone who joined us last night at our town hall.⁠ It was a powerful evening of civic dialogue. We were able to unpack the spirit of the petition, clarify some concerns of our members, and make space for understanding. These are moments of honest conversation…

Dear Members,  Last week, ACTRA National launched a referendum following the submission of a member-led petition that was deemed constitutional. To help you make an informed decision, you can find links to the ACTRA National position, the National Webinar and the petitioners’…

Dear ACTRA Toronto members, Today marks three years since ACTRA performers across the country were locked out of commercial work by a group of advertising agencies.⁠⁠Three years since the work we built, the careers we nurtured, and the industry we supported were treated as negotiable.⁠ Three years of standing strong…

Dear ACTRA Toronto members, It has been just over a week since dues referendum voting opened. We have heard from hundreds of members from all work categories — those who support the increase and those who oppose it. Many have called for more consultation, clearer communication and greater accountability before casting…