The video features Jon Avnet, chair of theDGAs negotiating committee, and co-chairs Karen Gaviola and Todd Holland.
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We wanted to talk to you and give you an update.
We are about to begin our negotiations with the producers, theAMPTP, tomorrow.
These negotiations are unique in many ways.
TODD HOLLAND:The Writers Guild and Producers have not reached an agreement.
Now, the WGA is on strike.
We hope they win a fair contract on terms that respects their vital contributions to this industry.
We are all union workers.
KAREN GAVIOLA:Our industry has changed, is changing and will continue to change.
And now we are fighting to receive our fair share of the new, global future.
AVNET:We have a short window to negotiate.
And our mission is very clear.
HOLLAND:To further strengthen the economic and creative rights of Directors, teams.
And to further protect and strengthen our health care and pension plans.
GAVIOLA:To secure wage increases that address inflation.
And to advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our industry.
HOLLAND:We are confident because our 19,000 members are unified.
AVNET:Together, we are an unstoppable union.
Weve negotiated world-class contracts because we deserve them.
GAVIOLA:This year, our negotiations are about more than our next contract.
HOLLAND:We know there will be conflict.
The battle will test us.
AVNET:And we will do that because we are the DGA.
We have always done that and we will do it once again.
