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This Friday, Sept 12, from 10:00AM to 12:00 noon, at the UBCP office, is your chance to have ....... This Friday, Sept 12, from 10:00AM to 12:00 noon, at the UBCP office, is your chance to have input on the shaping of our next BCMPA. This is a Stunt Performer, Coordinator, Rigger consultation session that will give our Bargaining Team the ideas, support and direction for negotiations. We have a lead stunt guy on the Bargaining Team - Thanks Jeff Aro!!! And we have 2 alternates....Thanks Chris Webb and Mike Carpenter !!!! These guys are volunteering their time to represent your interests and to

To All Full & Apprentice Members, Preparations are underway for the next round of collective bargaining with the Canadian & US producers for the renewal of the 2012-2015 BC Master Production Agreement. A Bargaining Committee has been formed and now they need your input! A series of consultation meetings has been scheduled over 2 weeks, starting September 8th. Please refer to the schedule below and RSVP for the meeting(s) most applicable to you. These meetings are a great opportunity for you to suggest changes, additions and improvements to the BCMPA. It’s your Union, your Agreement, so don’t

Reminder, as of July 1st, anyone working in the television and film industry is required to have completed the Ministry of Labour's online training course Reminder, as of July 1st, anyone working in the television and film industry is required to have completed the Ministry of Labour's online training course Please complete the course and forward the certificate to the agency so we can have a copy on file.The course can be found here: click here Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps + Peter da Costa, Agency Director+ da Costa Talent Management+ www.dacostatalent.com+ #201 - 736

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Here is a summary of what we have been up to - Greetings Stunt Community,It has been a while since we all me in the fall when the new Stunt Committee was struck.Lots has happened in the past 6 months with the Stunt Committee and a lot will be happening going forward.Here is a summary of what we have been up to : - We now meet once a month, keep minutes and work closer to the UBCP staff to get things done.- So far, we have seen nothing but total support for our ideas and initiatives from the UBCP staff, management and Executive Board so we are optimistic moving forward.January - Rob & Lori

Stunt Kids!! - Enter to win a free five night camp experience at Camp Jubilee! Enter to win a free five night camp experience at Camp Jubilee! Friday August 8thth – Wednesday August 13th, 2014 Open to children ages 8 - 15 who are UBCP Members, or children of UBCP Members. Full, Apprentice or Extra membership must be in good standing to enter the draw. Deadline for entries is 4:30 PM on May 16th. Winners will be contacted by May 19th with confirmation details. The financial assistance provided covers the full cost of the week-long camp. Any incidentals such as transportation (to the pick-up

Starting Sunday December 15th at Iron City Muay Thai .... Starting Sunday December 15th at Iron City Muay Thai. 68 east 2nd ave. 2nd floor. In accordance with Kru Jason Fenton, I will be having open gym for stunt performers to come in and train. 1:00-5:00 pm. Iron city is Vancouver's top Muay Thai kickboxing gym and comes fully equipped with brand new state of the art heavy bags, pads, a boxing ring and matted floors. Come in and train, spar, hit pads, practice your technique, film, fall, reactions, rehearsals anything you want! Inbox me for more details regarding pricing. Sean kohnke.

Board of Governors Elections - Central & Western ....... REMINDER TO VOTE: To all - Actra Fraternal Benefit Society (AFBS) MEMBERS Board of Governors Elections - Central & Western Candidate - Central - Shelley Cook Candidate - Western - Jacob Rupp Candidate Statements CLICK HERE BALLETS must be mailed and received by AFBS no later than February 1, 2012. If your a AFBS member and DON'T have your ballet, please contact Tania at: tania@thealiststuntdrivers.com?" shape="rect" target="_blank">tania@thealiststuntdrivers.com AFBS HOME PAGE Thank-you Shelley & Jacob for making this commitment. We all

The Stunt Committee and Union staff involved with CBA negotiations for ............ (BC & AB) Stunt Community: The Stunt Committee and Union staff involved with CBA negotiations for UBCP Master Production Ageement are having a focus group meeting to discuss Stunt-related issues for next round of bargaining August 30th. So far these are the issues that seem to be of highest importance to the Stunt Community as a whole: 1. Having a Canadian Stunt Coordinator on all shows that require a Stunt Coordinator, 2. Increasing the producers contribution for I&R 3. Establishing fair rates for New Media 4

Message from Your BC. Stunt Committee, regarding important ...... Your BC Stunt Committee is encouraging everyone to participate in the survey regarding the BC Master Production Agreement. This must be done by July 6. CLICK HERE SURVEY Some of the issues we feel are important are: - Having a Canadian Stunt Coordinator on all shows that require a Stunt Coordinator. - Increasing the producers contributions for insurance and retirement. - Establishing fair rates for new media. - Establish firmer punishment for collective agreement violations. - Identify ambiguous wording regarding use fees