DGA Monthly

A P R I L 2 0 2 3 I 1 Dear Members: Our major contracts expire on June 30. Ahead of that key deadline, we have a legal and contractual obligation to bargain in good faith, and we intend to honor that commitment. As such, we and the AMPTP have agreed to begin negotiations on May 10th. As we press forward on your core issues — wages, streaming residuals, health and pension plans, creative rights and safety, we will continue to be led by our Negotiating Committee, made up of more than 80 members from all categories, genres, and geographic areas. We will maintain a laser focus on achieving a fair contract that will allow you to participate in the global growth of this industry and the distribution of your work around the world. For more than a year and a half we have been preparing, listening to the concerns of our members, researching the issues and consulting with industry experts so we are in the best possible position to achieve our goals. Our strategic bargaining process ensures that we reach the strongest contract with your participation and your voice at the table. Towards that end, we are forming a DGA Outreach Team made up of DGA members across our entire membership. The purpose of the Outreach Team is to: • Provide communication to each of you about negotiations • Support increased member engagement and awareness around our contract issues and demands • Communicate with you about member meetings, virtual and in-person activities and mobilization • Answer your questions in real time about the issues or the process. If you are interested in learning more about the Outreach Team or how you could be involved, please contact OutreachTeam@dga.org. The history of our industry is a story about evolution and technological change. Today is no different. The DGA has always protected our members' future by anticipating where the industry is going, where future growth will take place and negotiating agreements that reap benefits now and more significantly, in the future. Today, this means addressing the impact of vertical integration and Company self-dealing as well as the Studios' increasingly international focus. We are committed to negotiating a contract that treats our members fairly and with respect while defending the future of this industry – a future we will all build together. The DGA knows how to win, and — with your help — we will win again. Sincerely, Jon Avnet, Negotiations Chair Karen Gaviola, Negotiations Co-Chair Todd Holland, Negotiations Co-Chair Russ Hollander, National Executive Director DGA 2023 NEGOTIATIONS DGA BA/FLTTA Contract Negotiations Bargaining Dates & Outreach Jon Avnet Karen Gaviola Todd Holland Russ Hollander

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