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The Guild believes the workplace should be a respectful and inclusive environment and that every
individual has the right to a safe workplace. We condemn racism and are committed to developing
solutions to help eradicate it from our industry.
With the goal of pushing the entertainment industry toward achieving safer, fairer, and more equitable workplaces, the DGA
has instituted a Racial Harassment Hotline for members to report racist incidents they've experienced in the workplace.
These conversations will be kept private. Trained executive staff will take the calls, collect the pertinent information,
refer the member to outside resources as necessary, and (with the permission of the member) pursue claims with the
Employers when necessary.
While the DGA continues working toward industry-wide solutions, we are available to you to discuss any concerns you
may have. Members can also speak to their Field Representatives who will listen and refer them to appropriate resources.
To report a racist incident in the workplace, or if you would like to have a discussion
about your situation, please call DGA Assistant Executive Director Mayra Ocampo
at (310) 289-2006 or email her at mocampo@dga.org.
After business hours, please contact the DGA's Safety Hotline at (800) 342-3457.
DGA Institutes Racial Harassment Hotline For Members
At press time for the Monthly, the DGA, along with our sister Guilds
and Unions, continues our current negotiations with the employers
to finalize agreement on the protocols to return our members to work
safely. We are hopeful that these negotiations will conclude soon.
In the interim, you should continue to contact the Guild (via the phone number
or email address below) if you are approached to work on any production that
intends on resuming or beginning production so our Contracts team can provide
appropriate guidance and make sure the employer is meeting its obligations to
provide a safe workplace. If you are asked to sign any document releasing the employer from liability, you should contact
us immediately and refrain from signing such document until after we've had an opportunity to review it and consult with
the employer. The information you provide to us will not only help you today – it will also help to keep your fellow members
protected into tomorrow.
The Safe Way Forward —
Safety Protocols Negotiations Update
DGA Contracts Department Contact Information
Phone: (310) 289-2010 - Email: Contracts@dga.org
