The Cine Technician (1935-1937)

May, 1935 The Journal of the Association of Cine-Technicians 19 Cinematograph Trade Provident Institution During the past few months the General Council of the Association of Cine-Technicians has examined various methods of obtaining Health and Unemployment benefits for members. It was felt impracticable to inaugurate our own A.C.T. Insurance Scheme, and of those examined the benefits offered by the Cinematograph Trade Provident Institution seemed, in proportion to the contributions levied, to be the most suitable for our purpose. Negotiations were opened for a block A.C.T. affiliation at special rates. These negotiations are not yet concluded, l)ut there seems to be little likelihood of a tangible result along the lines of the Council's main proposals, although minor concessions may be arranged, such as a reduction in the twelve months qualifying period. In the course of conversations with the representative of the Institution, the A.C.T. officials mentioned certain criticisms of its operations which were discussed. Enquiries were made as to the A.C.T. representation on the Management Committee. It seemed that the Association could not be represented as such, but only through individuals elected in the normal way, and since the meetings of the Committee are held in the early afternoon, it would be impossible for A.C.T. individuals, even if elected, to attend. For members who may desire to join the Institution on their own initiative follow details of the scheme supplied by its Secretary. The Cinematograph Trade Provident Institution, registered Friendly Society, is affiliated to the Cinematograph Trade Bene\olent Fund, and membership is open to any who earn their li\'elihood in the Cinematograph Industry. The rates of Subscriptions and Benefits are as follows : — "A" MEMBERSHIP for those who earn LESS THAN £250 PER ANNUM. "B' MEMBERSHIP for those who earn £250 PER ANNUM OR MORE. TABLE OF SUBSCRIPTIONS for A MEMBERS. TABLE OF SUBSCRIPTIONS for "B" MEMBERS. \oarlv. J-\<arIy. {.hlartc-rlv, .MdiUlllv. Wi-ckly. Under 35 years of age at time of proposal, Over 35 and under 40, Over 40 and under 45, Over 45 years of age. £ s. d. 1 6 0 i s. d. b 13 0 s. d. 6 6 s. d. 2 2 s. d. 0 6 1 10 0 0 15 0 7 6 2 6 0 7* 1 15 0 0 17 6 8 9 2 11 0 8* 2 7 6 1 3 9 11 10 3 11* 0 11*1 BENEFIT STATEMENT for "A" MEMBERS. THE CINEMATOGRAPH TRADE PROVIDENT INSTITUTION GUARANTEES 1. Death Payment to Members Nominee on Death of Member, £20 0 0 The following is the Scale of Standard Benefits to f'nnident Members at present authorised by the Council of the Cinematograph Trade Benevolent Fund dependent upon the merits of each application and subject to alteration by the Council at discretion. t2. Unemployment, t3. Sickness of Dependant,^ 4. Death of Dependant,* 5. Maternity, 6. Loans (under distress licadings). Up to Halt Salary for 4 weeks. (Maximum Benefit, £3 per week) and the use of the I^enevolent T'und Employment liurcau. Adult up to 20/ per week for 4 weeks. Child up to 10/ per week for 4 weeks. Adult maximum, £5. Child maximum, £2. £3 to £4, according to circumstances. Free of Interest up to £100 on approved security. Under 35 years of age at time of proposal. Over 35 and under 40, Over 40 and under 45, Over 45 j-ears of age, BENEFIT STATEMENT Ur "B" MEMBERS. Vrarly. II.Llf-Vr.uiv. Ijudrtt-rly. i s. d. 5 4 0 A s. d. 2 12 0 £ S. d. 1 6 0 6 0 0 3 0 0 1 10 0 7 0 0 3 10 0 1 15 0 9 10 0 4 15 0 2 7 6 3. Sickness of Member, THE CINEMATOGRAPH TRADI-: PROVIDENT INSTITUTION GUARANTEES 1. Death Payment to Members Nominee on Death of Member, with 1/ per head dcatii li-\ y from "B" members, £80 0 0 The following is the Scale of Standard Benefits to Provident Members at present authorised by the Council of the Benevolent Fund dependent upon the merits of each application and subject to alteration by the Council at discretion. t2. Unemployment, ... Up to Half Salary for 4 weeks (Maximum Benefit, £5 per week) and use of tlie Benevolent Fund Employment t3ureau. If sickness is of longer duration than 10 days and less than 17 days payment of one-half the General Practitioner's Account and an allowance of £2 to cover incidentals. In cases ot serious illnesses involving financial loss to member, a weekly payment not exceeding £4 per week for one month or such extended period as the Council may decide and payment of one-half of the General Practitioner's .\ccount. Adult up to 20/ per week for 4 weeks and payment of one-half of the General Practitioner's Account. Child up to 10/ per week for 4 weeks and payment of one-half of the General Practitioner's Account. Adult: Maximum, £10. Child : Maximum, £5. £5 to £7, according to circumstances. Free of Interest up to £100 on approved security. t4. Sickness of Dependant,' 5. Death of Dependant'' 6. Maternity, 7. Loans, (under distress headings) {Continued on page 20)