Starting in 1908,
soon after the birth of cinema, the projectionists across the continent
joined themselves to the Alliance. Once again, the union won the battle for
union reorganization and the improvement of salaries and of work conditions.
Later, during the 20s, the union movement extended itself to the Hollywood
studios and to the whole network of film distribution, as much in the United
States as in Canada. Then, from the very beginnings of commercial television
diffusion, the Alliance occupied a first rank place in the implantation of
this new medium. For the past few years, the Alliance has also welcomed into
its ranks floor staff working in amusement parks, arenas, theaters and
cinemas. Once again, the Alliance has revolutionized the work conditions in
these sectors.
