CMPA, NABET 700-M Unifor reach new agreement for Ontario crew members

TORONTO - The Canadian Media Producers Association and NABET 700-M Unifor have jointly announced the successful conclusion of negotiations on a new collective agreement.The tentative deal will establish the terms, conditions and rates for a number of technical crew members engaged in film, TV and digital media productions in Ontario, including construction, hair, makeup, props, transportation, lighting, sound and set dressing.Details of the new agreement in principle will be presented to the CMPA board and NABET 700-M Unifor membership for ratification in the coming weeks. The current CMPA / NABET 700-M Unifor collective agreement expires on December 31, 2018. “NABET crew...