Members
At NABET 700-M UNIFOR, our members are selected to work on productions based on their qualifications rather than seniority. This approach empowers productions to choose the best-suited technicians for each project, benefiting the producers and our members.
Below is some important information regarding the advantages of joining as a member of NABET 700-M UNIFOR.
Please take the time to carefully review the 2022-2024 NABET 700-M UNIFOR & CMPA Collective Agreement. It contains essential information that provides insight into how the Union advocates for and represents its Members. You can access our latest Collective Agreement by clicking or tapping the image.
NABET 700-M UNIFOR quarterly dues for Full Members are $150, and annual dues are $600, with a discount for payment of all 4 quarters in one payment.
Quarterly dues are payable on the first day of each quarter; January 1st, April 1st, July 1st and October 1st.
While working, Members have 2% working dues deducted up to a maximum of $500 per calendar year.
DUES
NABET 700-M UNIFOR offers members a Health & Welfare plan, including extended medical, dental, life insurance and short-term disability benefits. Coverage is optional and available through Industrial Alliance.
All Members of NABET 700-M UNIFOR under age 70 are covered under the Union’s Critical Illness and Accidental Death & Dismemberment plan available through CHUBB Insurance.
BENEFITS
Full Members of NABET 700-M UNIFOR have access to HumanaCare’s Member and Family Assistance Program providing free, confidential support and counselling for individuals and their families experiencing work-life challenges.
Contact the office for more information about accessing the Member Assistance Program.
RRSP
The Plan aims to provide Members & Permittees working under a NABET 700-M UNIFOR Collective Agreement an opportunity to participate in the Plan by required payroll deductions with the added incentive of a Producer match in contributions to the Plan.
RRSP deductions are a percentage of gross wages based on the applicable tier level of the production, as set out in Schedule 1 in the CMPA-NABET 700-M UNIFOR Collective Agreement, with a match contribution made by the Producer.
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Crewing Department
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM – 11 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM-10 PM
Sundays: 11 AM-11 PM
Tel: (416) 536-4827 ext. 245
E-mail: crewing@nabet700.com
Call in your availability
To be considered for work opportunities, call our Crewing Department and inform them of your availability. Our Call Stewards will only contact those who have notified their availability.
We recommend calling or e-mailing once a week to update us on your availability. Feel free to specify the days you are available, such as "I'm free all week" or "I am available on Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday this week."
UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION
Keeping an up-to-date resume, certificates, and licenses on file is crucial to present your abilities and experience when considering you for work. To ensure we have the latest information on file, please get in touch with us at info@nabet700.com or call the Office at 416-536-4827.