OTTAWA – The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers has hired Tracey Wood to represent the Canadian affiliates of the AMPTP in labour relations and government matters, it was announced today.
Wood’s new position as vice-president, Canadian affiliates, will start in January 2010. In the meantime, Wood will remain the chief negotiator regarding all labour relation matters in British Columbia on behalf of the Canadian Film & Television Production Association (CFTPA).
“We’re thrilled to have someone with Tracey’s expertise and skill assist AMPTP and our members’ interests in British Columbia,” said AMPTP president Carol Lombardini in a press release. “Tracey’s deep relations with the B.C. production community and her negotiating experience with our bargaining partners will be of great value in maintaining this important production center.”
As vice-president, industrial relations, at CFTPA, Wood has negotiated agreements with the Union of British Columbia Performers (UBCP), Directors Guild of Canada – British Columbia District Council (DGC-BC), the Association of Canadian Film Craftspeople (ACFC) and the BC Council of Film Unions (BC Council). Wood also participates in bargaining with the Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) and the Alliance of Canadian Cinema Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA). Wood joined CFTPA’s B.C. Producers’ Branch in June 2005. Prior to that time, she served as legal counsel to The Union of British Columbia Performers/ACTRA, and as legal counsel at The Toronto Musicians’ Association.
“I relish the opportunity to bring people together and fashion creative solutions to differences,” Wood said. “I’m thrilled with the opportunity to now bring my experience with the Canadian production landscape to my work with the U.S. studios.”
In addition to contract negotiations, Wood has investigated and mediated disputes on film and television productions, lobbied to maintain a favourable tax environment for indigenous producers, and conducted education and professional development for producers regarding business issues and collective agreement matters.
“I wish Tracey all the best in her new position,” said Norm Bolen, president and CEO, CFTPA. “She’s done a terrific job for the CFTPA and for Canadian producers. We look forward to continuing collaboration with her once she assumes her new role.”
