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GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (Article VII)

• Disputes not resolved on set → escalate to IATSE + AICP reps.
• Still unresolved? → Either side can request arbitration (AAA rules).
• Claims must be in writing within 45 days (max 6 months).
• Benefit fund claims = must file within 1 year.
• Local vs. Local disputes → IATSE President decides.
• No strikes over jurisdiction disputes (violates No Strike clause).

MINIMUM TERMS & CONDITIONS (Article XI, Sec 1)

• Contract wages/conditions = minimums only.
• You can negotiate better conditions.
• If you already have better conditions → they can’t be reduced because of this contract.

OPERATIONS (Article XIII, Sec 1–2)

• No minimum staffing; staffing follows past industry practice.
• Crafts are interchangeable per past practice.
• Stylists not covered by this contract can still be used.
• Employer must follow OSHA & TV commercial safety standards.
• Employees can refuse dangerous work without punishment.
• Hazard pay during aerial flights, stunts, chase scenes, speeding vehicles, underwater (non-studio), combat zones:
  • $150 per flight, max $300/day
• Disputes over hazard pay → work now, resolve pay later (Employer vs. Union).
• Employer may consult AMPTP safety guidelines (not required).
• Smoke/Fog on set: Notify crew ASAP, allow masks, ventilate 10 min every 60–90 min, crew can leave during carcinogen use without penalty.
• Employer provides $250K accidental death/dismemberment insurance per day for specialized work.

WORK WEEK / MINIMUM CALLS (Article XIV, Sec 1) - [MOA Update]

• Work week = 5–6 consecutive days in 7-day period.
• Daily minimum call = 8 hrs (travel-only = 4 hr min / 8 hr max at straight time).
• Local Hires: Work time = from call time to dismissal OR when duties end.
• Travel days & idle days on overnight location = 8 hrs of benefits contributed.
• No contractual obligation for wages on idle days — only benefit contributions are required.

OVERTIME (Article XV, Sec 1–3) - [MOA Update]

• 1x pay: First 8 hrs/day (Mon–Fri)
• 1.5x pay: >8 hrs (Mon–Fri), 1st 12 hrs on 6th day
• 2x pay: >12 hrs (Mon–Fri), 1st 12 hrs on 7th day/holiday, any hrs >12 on 6th/7th day/holiday
  • 2x applicable rate (Double-Time-and-a-Half; Double-Double Time):
    • Over 12 hrs on 6th day → 3x regular rate (2x 1.5x)
    • Over 12 hrs on 7th day/holiday → 4x regular rate (2x 2x)
• 2.5x pay: After 15 hrs actual work (meals/rest not counted)
• 3x pay: After 18 hrs elapsed from call (clock time)
• OT counted in 15-min chunks, no stacking rates

• On Call employees (on tech scout/shoot days, when directed to observe call and wrap times):
  • After 13 hrs worked → paid +1/10 of daily rate for each hour (or part) until dismissed. Applies only when employee must follow employer-directed schedule and cannot independently manage their work time.

REST PERIODS (Article XVI, Sec 1) - [MOA Update]

• 10 hrs rest required after any workday.
• If <10 hrs rest:
  • 6+ hrs rest → Paid +1x base rate added to applicable rate per invaded hour
  • <6 hrs rest → Paid for all hours worked until 10 hrs rest is given.
• Weekend Turnaround:
  • 54 hrs rest after 5-day week
  • 32 hrs rest after 6-day week
  • If 6th day is worked on 7th calendar day → 32 hrs rest from 5th day dismissal to 7th day call.

HIGHER CLASSIFICATION PAY (Article XVII, Sec 1)

• Work 2+ hrs in higher classification → get higher rate for full day.
• Must have advance approval.

MEALS (Article XVIII, Sec 1–3) - [MOA Update]

• Meal break = 30–60 min
• First meal due within 6 hrs of call, not before 3 hrs after call.
• If called early and given hot sit-down breakfast (non-deductible) → first deducted meal due with regular crew.
• Meal extensions:
  • 1st meal = max 15 min grace to finish shot (no new setups).
  • 2nd meal = max 30 min to finish shot and/or wrap (no new setups).
• Walking meal OK if hot food AND crew dismissed within 1 hr of meal due.

• Meal penalties:
  • 1st ½ hr delay = $10
  • 2nd = $12.50
  • 3rd = $15
  • 4th = $20
  • 5th+ = $25 per 30 min
• 20+ penalties/wk = 1 hr pay per ½ hr delay

LOCATIONS & TRAVEL (Article XIX, Sec c-f) - [MOA Update]

• Local Hire: Lives in Union area or ≤60 miles from set.
• Nearby Location (outside 30-mile zone, not overnight):
  • Paid mileage from 30-mi zone edge (IRS rate)
    • https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/standard-mileage-rates
  • Travel time = paid as work time
  • Travel time doesn’t affect rest periods or add meal penalties
• Overnight/Distant Hire (>60 miles or overnight location):
  • Per diem (CONUS), housing/allowance, and transport paid
    • https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates
  • Air = coach+, other = best class available
  • Portal-to-portal pay (call to dismissal incl. travel)
  • Max 1 hr travel/day, >1 hr = paid time
  • Rest = portal-to-portal
• Worked >16 hrs (with travel) & >30 mi out:
  • Employer offers hotel OR return transport
  • Next day = non-work day, travel pay may apply
• Worked >18 hrs (with travel) & >30 mi out:
  • Employer must offer hotel

CALL CANCELLATION (Article XX, Sec 1)

• Must cancel by EOD prior workday or 4pm the day before (if no workday).
• No notice = paid 8 hrs (travel/wrap day = 4 hrs)

HOLIDAYS (Article XXI, Sec 1) - [MOA Update]

• Recognized: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
• Holiday on Sunday → Monday observed
• Holiday on Saturday → Friday observed

DAILY ON CALL WORK (Article XXX, Sec 1–3) - [MOA Update]

• Applies to: Art Director, Asst Art Dir, Set Decorator, Costume Designer, Construction Coord, Art Dept Coord, Location Scout/Mgr
• 6th day worked = 1.5x daily rate
• 7th day or holiday worked = 2x daily rate
• Normally, NO OT / meal penalties / rest rules apply.
• Exception: See “Overtime” (Article XV)

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