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Dear DGA Members,
The DGA's Negotiations Committee has
confi rmed that the Guild's negotiations with
the AMPTP on the BA/FLTTA will begin on
Monday, May 11.
As you know, the current contracts are set to
expire on June 30.
The Guild enters this year's negotiations
against the backdrop of a rapidly changing
industry. Declining production, the rise of AI,
studio consolidation, and health care infl ation
are just some of the issues framing our
negotiations. Under the leadership of our outstanding 70-person Negotiations Committee, Chief
Negotiator Russell Hollander, and our world-class DGA Staff, we are laser-focused on fi ghting for
your economic and creative rights at every level of the Guild.
Once again, we will fi ght for a great deal for all our members.
As we begin this process, we want to thank you once more for the trust you place in your Guild. For
90 years, the DGA has always put the interests of its members fi rst. This tradition continues to this
day. And we do not take this responsibility lightly.
We will keep you updated directly as this process continues.
Sincerely,
Karen Gaviola Jon Avnet
A Message From DGA Negotiations Chair
Jon Avnet & Negotiations Co-Chair Karen Gaviola
Jon Avnet
Chair, 2026 DGA Negotiations Committee
Karen Gaviola
Co-Chair, 2026 DGA Negotiations Committee
