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EQUITY'S AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT POLICIES UNDER REVIEW IN
2017
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A list of Equity's agreement negotiations and engagement policies taking
place in 2017 follows below. Equity members are encouraged to send their
suggestions for changes or improvement by the deadlines indicated to the
email address below. Alternately, members may email Executive Director
Arden R. Ryshpan directly with any notes or proposals at execdir at caea.com.

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AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS IN 2017
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Alberta Ballet Agreement (ABA)
Expiry Date: June 30, 2017
Comments: Pre-negotiation discussions commenced October 2016 and
negotiations began November 2016

Banff Centre for the Arts Agreement (TBCA)
Expiry Date: August 31, 2017
Suggestion Deadline: May 31, 2017
Comments: Negotiations begin TBA

Les Grand Ballets Agreement (LGBA) - Wage re-opener for 2017-2018 season
Negotiation must be concluded by June 30, 2017
Proposals deadline: December 30, 2016

Royal Winnipeg Ballet Agreement (RWBA)
Expiry Date: June 30, 2017
Comments: Pre-negotiation discussions commenced in July 2016 and
negotiations begin February 2017

Vancouver Opera Agreement (VOA)
Expiry Date: June 30, 2017
Suggestion Deadline: May 19, 2017
Comments: Negotiations begin TBA

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PRE-NEGOTIATION MEETINGS IN 2017
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Canadian Theatre Agreement (CTA)
Expiry Date: June 24, 2018
Comments: Pre-negotiation discussions will commence in Fall 2017.
Suggestions regarding the CTA may be
submitted at any time. A suggestions deadline will be announced in
November 2017.

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ENGAGEMENT POLICIES UNDER REVIEW IN 2017
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Amateur Policy
Renewed to September 30, 2017, pending Council review

Guidelines for Benefits and Fundraisers
Renewed to September 30, 2017, pending Council review

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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 emailed to
agreements at caea.com, or call 1-800-387-1856 (416-867-9165 in Toronto).

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Canadian Actors' Equity Association
44 Victoria Street, 12th floor
Toronto, ON  M5C 3C4
tel: 416-867-9165
fax: 416-867-9246
http://www.caea.com

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