EQUIFLASH [2015-2018 NAC SPECIAL EVENTS AGREEMENT NOW UP FOR RATIFICATION]

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2015-2018 NAC SPECIAL EVENTS AGREEMENT NOW UP FOR RATIFICATION
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Equity is pleased to report the successful conclusion of negotiations with
the National Arts Centre (NAC) for a renewed three-year NAC Special Events
Agreement (NACSEA). The proposed amendments to the 2015-2018 NACSEA are now
subject to ratification by the affected Equity membership.

Regular, Regular - Extended Visa, and Life members of Equity, in good
standing and who worked under 2012-2015 NACSEA are eligible to vote on the
proposed changes. The ratification vote will take place by MAIL ONLY. A
ratification package including a paper ballot, and postage-paid return
envelope are now in the mail to eligible voters.

Proposed financial increases for the 2015-2018 NACSEA are 1% in each year of
the Agreement. All other monetary amounts fixed for the term of the Addendum
increase by 3% immediately. The ratification voting package includes
detailed explanations regarding the negotiated amendments. We encourage
members to read this document thoroughly. It is now available for download
or review in the Members Only zone of www.caea.com.

Equity members are advised to mail their ratification ballot by Friday, May
20, 2016 in order to ensure that it is received in time to be counted. Only
ballots received in Equity's National Office by 5:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday,
June 1, 2016 will be counted. The 2015-2018 NACSEA will take effect upon a
successful ratification.

Any eligible voter who does not receive a ratification package by Tuesday,
May 10, 2016 should email Equity at communications at caea.com or call the
National Office at 1-800-387-1856 (416-867-9165 in Toronto).

Questions regarding the negotiations may be directed to Executive Director
Arden R. Ryshpan either by email (execdir at caea.com) or by phone
(1-800-387-1856 or 416-867-9165 in Toronto).

Equity members in good standing may review the ratification document at
http://www.caea.com/EquityWeb/EquityLibrary .

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