A Letter of Dispensation (LoD) is a simple agreement between the Union and a Production. It sets out some agreed-to minimum working conditions and is sometimes called a Members-only Agreement. It is most often used with low-budget, indie productions that plan to have only a few Union members engaged.
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“I want to file a grievance!” is one of the most frequently misused statements I hear. In the Local 849 Standard Agreement, grievances are discussed in “Article 25. SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES.”
A grievance is a complaint or disagreement between the Company and the Union about the meaning, interpretation, or application of the Collective Agreement. It can also be a response to a violation of an employee's rights on the job—whether under the Collective Agreement or under legislation. Not all complaints are grievances. They need to clearly violate either the contract or the law.
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In this Member Spotlight, Maggie Thomas describes what it is like to work in a department of one, how the film industry has changed since the '90s, and the highlights of her career as a Script Supervisor.
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Welcome to 2025! We are hopeful this year will be busy, so please make sure to update your availability, update your resumes, and check your email for newsletters!
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The Local 849 office will be closed from December 21, 2024, through January 5, 2025 (inclusive). Staff will return to the office on January 6th to prepare for what will hopefully be another busy year of production.
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