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Hollywood Unions Reach Deal With Studios on Safety Protocols for Restarting Production

Hollywood Unions Reach Deal With Studios on Safety Protocols for Restarting Production

“Guiding principles include strictly enforced testing regimens and safety protocols, a zone-based system, and diligent use of personal protective equipment,” the unions said. “The new measures will be implemented by employers in order to minimize the risk of transmission. To ensure workers’ livelihoods are not burdened with added uncertainty during the pandemic, the agreement also includes COVID-19 sick leave and quarantine pay.”

The agreement was signed by the Directors Guild of America, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Basic Crafts and SAG-AFTRA with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.”

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- Gita Pullapilly and Aron Gaudet, The Way We Get By and Beneath the Harvest Sky

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