[e-drive][EQUIFLASH: UNDERSTANDING THE NEW CTA]

[Kevin Patrick Robbins]

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 EQUIFLASH: UNDERSTANDING THE NEW CTA
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MEMBER INFORMATION SESSIONS IN TORONTO AND VANCOUVER
In response to requests from members who have questions about the new terms of the Canadian Theatre Agreement, now out for ratification, CAEA is setting up information sessions in Toronto and Vancouver to address questions and concerns prior to the deadline for mailing back the ballots on August 11, 2003.

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 TORONTO
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Monday July 28, 2003 at the Nathan Cohen Studio, Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People, 165 Front St. East at Frederick
Stage Management specifically 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
General Membership 6:30 p.m.
 
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 VANCOUVER
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Thursday, August 7, 2003  at the Upper Lobby, Arts Club Theatre, Granville Island, Vancouver.
General Membership:  2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 
All members eligible to vote on the new terms of the CTA are encouraged to attend either meeting. Members of the negotiations committee including Equity Treasurer Henry Gauthier, and staff will be on hand to discuss the new fee structure as well as any other items of interest. Copies of the informational materials will be available and members can bring their ballots and envelope to cast in person if they wish.
Additional meetings will be scheduled based on member interest and demand. Please contact either Susan Wallace or Ken Burns in the National Office, or Ian McDonald in the Western Office if you have questions but cannot attend a meeting in either location, or if you wish a meeting to be set up in your region.