Union des artistes
The Union des artistes is a Quebec-based labour organization representing stage, television, radio, and film performers in French-language media in Canada. It represents over 6,900 members and is affiliated with the International Federation of Actors. The current president is.
The UDA was founded in 1937 by the singer René Bertrand. It has been recognized under Quebec law since 1987 and under federal law since 1992.
Presidents
- 1937–1939: René Bertrand
- 1939–1941: Eddy Beaudry
- 1941–1954:
- 1954–1955: Louis Bélanger
- 1955–1957:
- 1957–1960: Jean Duceppe
- 1960–1962:
- 1962–1966:
- 1966–1972: Jean-Paul Jeannotte
- 1972–1974:
- 1974–1975:
- 1975–1980: Robert Rivard
- 1980–1983:
- 1983–1984:
- 1984–1985: Nicole Picard
- 1985–1997: Serge Turgeon
- 1997–2007: Pierre Curzi
- 2007–2013: Raymond Legault
- 2013–2023: Sophie Prégent
- 2023–present: Tania Kontoyanni