Tag: Collective Agreement

Retro Pay: How Do I Know if I'm Owed Retro and Other Important Updates

Alexis Hinde
Alexis Hinde

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.

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Secure the Terms of Your Employment: Important Reminders Regarding Your Deal Memo!

Communications
Communications

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...

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Black History Month 2021

Communications
Communications

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.

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Notes from the Field: How Does Bargaining Work, Anyway?

Alexis Hinde
Alexis Hinde

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...

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Direct Deposit

Alexis Hinde
Alexis Hinde

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.

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On Set Safety

Communications
Communications

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...

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2018 - A Year to Be Proud Of

Kendrie Upton
Kendrie Upton

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...

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Debunking Collective Agreement Myths: Permit Requests

Alexis Hinde
Alexis Hinde

If a Member can't be found, it's imperative to submit permit requests prior to hiring a non-member in a Member category.

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Debunking Collective Agreement Myths: Residency Documents

Alexis Hinde
Alexis Hinde

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?

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Debunking Collective Agreement Myths: Associate vs. Full Member

Alexis Hinde
Alexis Hinde

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. 

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