EQUIFLASH [2014-2017 VANCOUVER OPERA AGREEMENT NOW UP FOR RATIFICATION]

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2014-2017 VANCOUVER OPERA AGREEMENT NOW UP FOR RATIFICATION
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The proposed changes to the recently negotiated Vancouver Opera Agreement are now subject to ratification by the affected Equity membership. 

Ratification packages, including a ratification ballot and a copy of the proposed fee increases and other changes to the 2014-2017 Vancouver Opera Agreement, together with an explanatory letter, have now been mailed to Regular Equity members in good standing who worked under the 2009-2014 Agreement.

Any eligible voter who does not receive a ballot by Monday, August 18, 2014 is encouraged to contact Equity's National Office for assistance.

This ratification will be conducted by MAIL ONLY. Ballots should be posted no later than Wednesday, August 27, 2014 to ensure timely delivery. Only those ballots received in Equity's National Office prior to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2014 will be counted. 

The results of the ratification will be announced on e-drive and on Equity's website at http://www.caea.com on Friday, September 12, 2014. Pending a successful ratification, changes to the Vancouver Opera Agreement will be retroactive to July 1, 2014.

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