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J U N E 2 0 2 1 I 3 The DGA together with our sister unions representing casts and crews – SAG- AFTRA, the IATSE, Teamsters and the Basic Crafts – reached an agreement with the major studios to extend the September 2020 COVID-19 Return to Work Safety Agreement by two months. Originally set to expire on April 30, 2021, the agreement has been extended through June 30, 2021. As part of the extension, the 10 days of COVID-19 paid sick leave per producer established in the September agreement will be replenished, and can be used through December 10, 2021. The paid sick leave has also been expanded to cover Covid-19 vaccination appointments as well as vaccine-related symptoms that prevent employees from being able to work. The DGA – working in coalition with IATSE, Teamsters and Basic Crafts – has reached a similar agreement with the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) to extend the December 2020 New Agreement on Commercial COVID-19 Safety Protocols by two months. Originally set to expire on April 30, 2021, the agreement has been extended through June 30, 2021. All parts of the agreement remain intact. To view the PDFs of these extensions, please visit www.dga.org. COVID-19 UPDATES – Agreements Extended Through June 30 Set Safety | Do Your Part The Importance of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine With vaccines now widely available, although restrictions are being lifted, we must remember that the pandemic is still ongoing and COVID-19 can have serious, life-threatening complications. Gaining agreement from producers to implement the critical testing and safety protocols spearheaded by the DGA and our sister unions was an important first step in keeping members protected on set. But we all must play our part to protect ourselves, our colleagues and our loved ones – and vaccination is the most important tool at our disposal. If you haven't already done so, please do your part and get vaccinated. Everyone's protection depends on it. Below are some facts from the CDC: • Everyone 12 years of age and older is now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. • All COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States have been shown to be safe and effective at preventing COVID-19. • Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines under the most intense safety monitoring in U.S. history and many people have reported only mild side effects after COVID-19 vaccination. • The CDC recommends you get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. To find a COVID-19 Vaccine, visit vaccines.gov, or text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find locations near you. Please note that the above facts are subject to change. For the latest information about COVID-19 vaccines, please visit www.cdc.gov/coronavirus or consult your healthcare provider.