Alliance representatives continue to meet with Opera Australia management to negotiate a new collective agreement. Watch out for updates in your weekly e-bulletin. For more details contact Melissa.jones@alliance.org.au (crew/production) or Karin.edwards@alliance.org.au (performers).  

The Alliance is organising meetings with musicians in NSW live theatre as a first step in achieving improved industry standards for all professional musicians. We are currently focused on meeting with musicians working on Shout!, Rocky Horror and Billy Elliot. To find out more contact Martin Cubby on 02 9333 0938 or martin.cubby@alliance.org.au  

The saga of the Sovereign Hill EBA has been concluded. Members will receive 4 per cent backdated to October 1 2007 with the next two increases of 3.5 per cent applying from January 1 2009 and 2010. The agreement also addresses some of the concerns of the maintenance/technical services members regarding tool allowances and hours of work. For further details contact Andrew Lester andrew.lester@alliance.org.au