CMPA and IATSE, Local 411 announce first agreement for Set Medics

TORONTO, June 12, 2026 - Today, the Canadian Media Producers Association and IATSE, Local 411 announced the successful conclusion of negotiations on a new voluntary recognition agreement for Set Medics in Ontario. The tentative deal establishes terms, conditions and rates for Set Medics engaged on film, TV and digital media productions in Ontario.

"IATSE Local 411 is proud to now represent Set Medics in Ontario," said David Rumley, the Business Agent for IATSE Local 411. "We believe all crew should have the protections of a Collective Agreement, and Set Medics now have those protections. We look forward to bringing them into the largest entertainment union in the world, the IATSE."

"Ontario's world-class sets attract productions from around the world because they are among the safest and best-equipped in the industry," said Sean Porter, the CMPA's Senior Vice-President of National Industrial Relations and General Counsel. "We're pleased to deepen our partnership with IATSE, Local 411 through a mutually beneficial agreement that recognizes the important role of Set Medics in production, and that supports our collaborative efforts to build a strong and resilient sector."

The new voluntary recognition agreement has been ratified by the IATSE, Local 411 membership and will be presented to the CMPA Board of Directors for ratification in the coming weeks. Once ratified, the voluntary agreement will be available to productions starting on August 1, 2026.

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About the CMPA:

The Canadian Media Producers Association is the national advocacy organization for independent producers, representing hundreds of companies engaged in the development, production, and distribution of English-language content made for television, cinema, and digital media channels. For more than 75 years, the CMPA has worked to promote the continued success of the Canadian production sector and to ensure a bright future for the diverse content made by our members for both domestic and international audiences. cmpa.ca

ABOUT IATSE, Local 411

Local 411 is an affiliate of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and represents Production Coordinators, Craftservice Providers, and Honeywagon Operators in the Motion Picture and Television Industry. Local 411 works in tandem with all the other Unions, Guilds and Associations in the Toronto area and has jurisdiction for its members across the province of Ontario. Members of 411 have a broad range of skills and experience working on everything from documentaries to Oscar winning feature films. They form the backbone of every production, on set and in the office, working through all phases of production, prep to post.

For media inquiries, please contact:

CMPA
Gamiela Fereg
Senior Manager, Media Relations & Communications, CMPA
[email protected]

IATSE, Local 411
David Rumley
Business Agent, IATSE Local 411
[email protected]