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Equity is pleased to announce the Les Grands Ballets Canadiens Agreement has been ratified. Thank you to all who voted!

Eligible members of Equity voted 100% in support of the proposed changes with a voting return rate of 46%.

Improvements to the LGBA include a 9.5% increase in fees over the life of the agreement as well as other key fee increases and an additional paid work week. Other improvements include better RRSP and insurance benefits and stronger language with respect to working conditions.

The ratified terms will come into effect July 1, 2025.

An updated version of the agreement will be available soon.

Equity would like to thank the negotiating team, consisting of Equity members Sarah Branch, Aurora De Mori, Graeme Fuhrman, Sofia Gonzalez, Oscar Lambert, Daniel Leger, Thomas Leprohon, Carrigan MacDonald, André Santos, and Rose Trahan. Equity staff on the negotiating team were Business Rep. Manager - Ballet & Opera Agreements/Engagement Policies, Ruth Leggett, Senior Business Rep. Stephen Davis, and former Executive Director, Arden R. Ryshpan.

For any questions or additional information regarding this agreement, please email Business Rep. Manager - Ballet & Opera Agreements/Engagement Policies, Ruth Leggett.