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Reminder: Equity's Agreement Negotiations & Engagement Policies Under Review in 2023
Following a very busy year of bargaining that included the renegotiation of six agreements and updating of the Dance, Opera, Theatre Policy, the negotiation schedule for 2023 is already shaping up.

Equity members who have worked under an agreement or policy listed below are encouraged to contribute to the negotiation or review process. Your experience working under these agreements is invaluable to the negotiation process in determining what advancements are needed.

Suggestions for improvements should be shared with Executive Director, Arden R. Ryshpan, by email at agreements@caea.com by the stated deadlines.

Please note: The dates specified below are subject to change.

BALLET AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS

Alberta Ballet Agreement
Expiry Date: June 30, 2023
Pre-negotiation discussions have commenced and affected Equity members are being consulted directly. Negotiations are set to commence in January 2023.

National Ballet Agreement
Expiry Date: June 30, 2023
Pre-negotiation discussions have commenced and affected Equity members are being consulted directly. Negotiations are set to commence in April 2023.

Royal Winnipeg Ballet Agreement
Expiry Date: June 30, 2023
Pre-negotiation discussions have commenced and affected Equity members are being consulted directly. Negotiations are set to commence in February 2023.

FEDERAL AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS

National Arts Centre Music Department Agreement
Expired
Pre-negotiation discussions have commenced and affected Equity members will be consulted directly.

National Arts Centre Special Events Agreement
Expired
Pre-negotiation discussions have commenced and affected Equity members will be consulted directly.

THEATRE AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS

Equity Second City Agreement
Expiry Date: January 1, 2023
Pre-negotiation discussions have commenced and affected Equity members are being consulted directly. Negotiations are set to commence in early 2023.

ENGAGEMENT POLICIES UNDER REVIEW

INDIE 2.2
Review of the INDIE 2.2 remains ongoing and Equity members should submit suggestions for amendments to the policy no later than February 1, 2023. Updated policies will be released as soon as staff resources and scheduling permit. The current policies remain in effect until new policies are released.

Equity’s Council Policies necessitate consultation with members affected by agreements and/or policies in advance of negotiation and/or review.

Please be advised: Emails received at agreements@caea.com are kept confidential but are shared with Equity staff working on a set of negotiations.
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