AGMA Artists at Ballet West have ratified a new agreement that delivers meaningful wage increases, stronger workplace protections, and long-overdue improvements to reimbursement policies and scheduling clarity. With raises as high as 18.75% in the first year, new guarantees around Free Days, and expanded support for physical maintenance and performance-related expenses, this contract reflects the value, voice, and well-being of the Artists
Thank you to the negotiating committee and congratulations on this three-year agreement!
CONTRACT HIGHLIGHTS:
Wage Increases:
- Year 1: 4% – 18.75%
- Year 2: 5% – 5.5%
- Year 3: 4.5%
Additional Rate Increases:
- Extraordinary Risk: 8%
- Master Class: 8%
- Singing/Speaking Roles: 11%
- Choreographer Contracts: 10%
- Parking Reimbursements: 10%
- Per Diem Increases: $60/$60/$65 and $92 in high cost touring locales
Reimbursements:
- NEW Performance make-up reimbursement up to $50/season
- Increase in shoe hardening reimbursement
- Physical Maintenance Allowance reimbursement increase
Other Highlights:
- Increased notice timeline for changes to layoff weeks, Free Days, or work weeks
- Improved Free Day language for Performance Weeks, removing best efforts language and solidifying that Artists cannot work more than 7 consecutive days without a Free Day or additional compensation
- Guarantee that the Anti-Discrimination/Harassment Training is live rather than done online with a pre-recorded video
- Improved timeline for Shoe Distribution
- BW II Artists can now receive additional pairs of shoes when working with the company