EQUIFLASH [AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS & POLICIES UNDER REVIEW IN 2012]

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AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS & POLICIES UNDER 
REVIEW IN 2012
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The following agreements will be negotiated or policies will be renewed in 2012.

Negotiations: 
* The Canadian Theatre Agreement - expires June 24, 2012 - Negotiations commence in February 2012 - negotiation suggestions must be received by January 27, 2012. Both Equity and PACT are committed to making significant changes in the following areas during this round of negotiations: Access to auditions, Children, Increased Flexibility, Quota requirements and Security (bonds to guarantee fees).
* Stratford Shakespeare Festival Addendum to the CTA - expires
November 30, 2012 - negotiations commence early fall 2012 -
negotiation suggestions must be received by July 30, 2012.
* National Arts Centre Special Events Agreement - expires August 31, 2012 - negotiations commence early summer 2012 - Negotiation suggestions must be received by May 1, 2012.

Pending renewals:
* The Independent Theatre Agreement - minimum fees expire June 24, 2012 - policy suggestions must be must be received by April 1, 2012.
* Industrial Shows Policy - expires November 1, 2012 - policy
suggestions must be received by September 15, 2012.
* Independent Artists Projects Policy (Indie) - while this policy expires in November 2012, it will be in effect until such time as a new policy to address small scale productions is introduced.

All Equity members are encouraged to contribute to the review and negotiation of these agreements or the revision of these engagement policies. 

Suggested proposals for change or amendment should be sent to agreements at caea.com. Questions regarding the review and negotiation of any agreement or revision of any engagement policy may be forwarded to agreements@ caea.com by email, or by phone to 1-800-387-1856 (416-867-9165 in Toronto).
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