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Equity is pleased to announce a successful conclusion to negotiations with Vancouver Opera for a renewed three-year term of the VOA.
Improvements to the VOA include a 9.5% increase in fees over the term of the agreement as well as additional key fee increases. Other improvements include better provisions for stage managers, assistant stage managers, and chorus singers, as well as stronger language with respect to working conditions.
Ratification of the VOA is scheduled for September 9 to 23, 2025 for all Equity members eligible to vote. A complete list of the proposed changes will be available at caea.com shortly, in advance of the ratification period.
If ratified, the terms of the VOA will come into effect retroactively to July 1, 2025.
Questions Please email Executive Director, Alex Levine, or Business Rep. Manager - Ballet & Opera Agreements/Engagement Policies, Ruth Leggett for any additional information regarding the negotiation and ratification of this agreement. For more information, please contact communications@caea.com.