DGA Monthly

J U L Y 2 0 2 6 I 5 June Council meetings that occured after the deal was reached, as well as two special Virtual Informational Meetings which will be held on June 22. The deadline to vote on ratification of the Agreements is Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PT. The Negotiations Committee and the Guild's National Board unanimously recommend that you vote YES to ratify the Agreements. Our fight is far from over. Through continued advocacy, lobbying, organizing, and vigorous enforcement of our contracts, we will continue — as we have for 90 years — to advance our priorities, including in international jurisdiction, job protection, AI, benefits, and the long- term strength of our profession and our craft. I want to extend my thanks, on behalf of all 19,500 DGA members, to our National Executive Director Russell Hollander, Negotiations Chair Jon Avnet, Vice-Chair Karen Gaviola, and the full 70-member Negotiations Committee who represented every category of Guild membership. We are grateful to everyone who contributed their time, expertise, and dedication throughout this process, as well as to the Guild's professional staff who supported these efforts. Sincerely, Christopher Nolan President, Directors Guild of America On June 12, all active DGA members in good standing were sent ratification information by email containing a summary of the agreement that provides more specific details on how to vote online. All ballots must be completed no later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2026 to be counted. For more information, please visit the DGA website. If you have any questions about the new agreement, please For questions about the new Agreements, please reach out to outreach@dga.org. Hollander and members of the DGA's Negotiations Committee pose for a photo after the successful conclusion.

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