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NomieRae

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AEA SM offered an AGVA contract
« on: May 16, 2011, 07:16 pm »
Hi All--

Wondering if anyone out there has joined the sister unions through AEA... I am currently planning on signing an AGVA contract for an off-broadway show and was wondering if anyone had advice, warnings, etc about transitioning from one to the other.

Of course my big questions (health, pension, etc) I am calling the office in the morning to clarify, but wanted to hear what people had to say..

Thanks!
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Re: AEA SM offered an AGVA contract
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2011, 11:21 pm »
I've not joined AGVA but I have joined AGMA.

Health and pension are totally separate and different plans.  They do not overlap from union to union.  Contracts worked under AEA add to your pension through AEA and your health weeks through AEA.  Contracts works through AGMA contribute to a plan B fund through AGMA.

I am not sure how AGVA works, I assume it is more like AGMA than AEA.

You should get a slightly reduced initial dues/ joining fee because you are already AEA.