Union des artistes

The Union des artistes (UDA; literally "Union of Artists") is a Quebec-based labour organization representing stage, television, radio, and film performers in French-language media in Canada. (The English-language labour organization is the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists.) It represents over 6,900 members and is affiliated with the International Federation of Actors (FIA). 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