Alexis Hinde
Alexis Hinde is an Assistant Business Agent and Field Rep with the Directors Guild of Canada, British Columbia. She publishes a column entitled Debunking Collective Agreement Myths with Alexis Hinde for the DGC BC's Newsletter to Members and a column in LOGLINE for DGC BC Permittee Logbook Holders.
New Home Testing Agreement
As the COVID pandemic has evolved over the last almost three years, the requirement for testing of crew and cast can also evolve from time to time.
Retro Pay: How Do I Know if I'm Owed Retro and Other Important Updates
HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M OWED RETRO?Step 1: Consult the dedicated retro page on our website to determine if you worked on any productions that owe retro.
Showjumping: It's Your Reputation
Originally published in the February 12, 2021 edition of the Ebulletin
Notes From the Field: WHAT ARE THESE DEDUCTIONS ON MY PAY STUB?
I know everyone's familiar with the usual deductions: EI, CPP, and Income Tax. Those ones are unavoidable. But what are all of these other things?
Notes from the Field: How Does Bargaining Work, Anyway?
As many of you know, we are approaching the end of our current contract, which means our Business Agent and Chief Negotiator, Rob Larson, is deep into prep for the...
August 14, 2020 COVID Update
This was originally published in the August 14, 2020 Ebulletin to DGC BC Members
Direct Deposit
Say it with me, friends:Â direct deposit.One interesting facet of this pandemic is how it's forced everyone to adapt quickly and accelerate timelines.
Debunking Collective Agreement Myths: RSP Contributions
I know from experience that when you're working 80 hours a week, thoughts of retirement could not be further from your mind.
Debunking Collective Agreement Myths: Promulgated
SO WHAT DOES PROMULGATED EVEN MEAN ANYWAY?
Debunking Collective Agreement Myths: New Worker Orientation
As you may be aware, recent changes to occupational safety regulations require a new and young worker orientation any time an employer has a new or young worker joining the crew.