Tag: Collective Agreement
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.
Secure the Terms of Your Employment: Important Reminders Regarding Your Deal Memo!
If an issue were to arise between you and your Employer over the terms of your employment (job category, rate of pay, daily or weekly hire, work in a higher...
Black History Month 2021
As Black History Month comes to a close, in addition to spotlighting Black creatives, we want to re-state our ongoing commitment to anti-racism work here at the DGC.
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...
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.
On Set Safety
The DGC BC would like to remind Members to be vigilant about on set safety. It's essential that each of you, as members of the production team, be aware of...
2018 - A Year to Be Proud Of
As we prepare to celebrate the holidays and as 2018 winds to a close, I’d like to take a few moments of your time to insert a bit of gratitude...
Debunking Collective Agreement Myths: Permit Requests
If a Member can't be found, it's imperative to submit permit requests prior to hiring a non-member in a Member category.
Debunking Collective Agreement Myths: Residency Documents
Some of you may have noticed recently that the DGC is assisting productions on follow up with residency documents. What the what? Why is this happening?
Debunking Collective Agreement Myths: Associate vs. Full Member
There's some confusion among the Membership about the difference between Associate Members and Full Members, and who can work in which positions with or without a permit.Â