SAFE HOURS FOR FILM & TV WORKERS NOW

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Workers in the film and television production industry across North America are demanding an end to the unsafe and unhealthy working conditions produced by extremely long working hours and extended work weeks.

The damage to our work force as a result of work weeks that routinely exceed 60 hours comes in the form of industry wide addiction problems, mental health issues and family and relationship breakdowns in addition to physical health issues associated with overwork and lack of sleep, including diabetes, obesity, heart disease and cancer.

These problems are real, and affect the daily lives of the men and women who are the backbone of the industry: grips, electrics, transport, special effects, sets and props, hair, makeup, wardrobe, camera, sound, locations, assistant directors, art department, production office staff, on screen and off performers, post production and all others who bring stories onto screen large and small.

We are tired of our jobs costing us our personal and physical health and well being. We are tired of losing our friends, our families, because of what we do. We are sick and tired of being sick and tired.

We need a new industry model that works on the concept of cooperation, not competition.

We call on all labour leaders across NORTH AMERICA to agree to limit a work day to 12 hours per day (including breaks) with 12 hours off - no exceptions.

Only in a framework of continental cooperation will be be able to break the threat of jurisdictional competition that degrades our working conditions and bargaining power. Together we must put working hours front and centre as a health and safety issue that threatens the very core of our industry.

United we can build positive change. The future of our industry, and each of our lives, depends on it.

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  • kristine m. gilbert
    • Comments
    • the DANGER has got to be recognized!
    • Job title
    • gm, motion pix&tv equipment
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • have been DGC & IA
  • George Venckus
    • Comments
    • labor must unite, we start with a continental dialogue
    • Job title
    • leadman
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • iatse 873/129
  • Dione Chisholm
  • Heather Johnson
    • Job title
    • Sessional Faculty, Benefits Officer and Negotiator
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • CUPE Local 3906, McMaster University
  • Danielle Fleury
    • Job title
    • Set Decorator
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • IATSE 873
  • Jen Jacobsen
    • Job title
    • set decoration buyer
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • IATSE local 873
  • kerry spurrell
    • Comments
    • must marry a dentist - soon
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • iatse 873
  • Russell McAbee
    • Comments
    • Let's catch up to the rest of the world's standards
    • Job title
    • Sound
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • IATSE 695
  • Peter Kurland
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • IATSE
  • Jeff Wexler
    • Job title
    • Sound Mixer
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • I.A.T.S.E. Local 695
  • Laurence B. Abrams
    • Job title
    • Boom Operator
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • IATSE Local 695
  • James T. Mansen
    • Comments
    • Very Important
    • Job title
    • Sound Mixer
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • Local 695
  • Joe Fraser
    • Job title
    • scenic carpenter
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • Iatse 873
  • Lisa Pinero
  • Ian Thomson
    • Comments
    • australian film TV professional
    • Job title
    • Boom Operator/sound mixer
  • david holmes
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • 695
  • Michael Ford
    • Job title
    • Sound Mixer, Boom Operator
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • IATSE Local 52
  • Thomas Brandau C.A.S.
    • Comments
    • solving this issue is long overdue
    • Job title
    • production sound mixer
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • local 695
  • Laurel Bresnahan
    • Job title
    • Studio Teacher
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • Actra, DGC, CAEA, AFTRA
  • Rhonda Moscoe
    • Comments
    • I cannot even work in film since I have a small child. Too many hours.
    • Job title
    • Art Director
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • D.G.C. and I.A. 873, Mother (honourable withdrawl due to motherhood)
  • MICHAEL J. MEADE
    • Comments
    • WHY CAN'T WE BE HOME WITH OUR KIDS AT 5PM LIKE THE REST OF THE GODDAMN PLANET????
    • Job title
    • PROPERTY BUYER
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • IATSE873/DGC/SIGGRAPH/Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC)
  • Leo Ticheli
  • vinod subramanian
    • Job title
    • Production Sound Mixer
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • WIMPTSEA
  • David Macmillan
    • Job title
    • Production Sound Mixer
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • IATSE 695
  • Joanie Blum
    • Job title
    • Script continuity
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • IATSE 871 (LA), 161 (NY)
  • Tibor Takacs
    • Comments
    • yes!
    • Job title
    • Director
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • DGA, DGC
  • Moshe Saadon
    • Job title
    • Boom operator
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • Iatse 873
  • Kathleen Meade
    • Job title
    • Costume Supervisor
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • Iatse873
  • Samantha Armstrong
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • IATSE 873
  • eydi caines-floyd
    • Job title
    • costume designer
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • 1ATSE873
  • Jane R. Meade
    • Comments
    • the hours most film people are required to work is criminal, one loses all scense of ever having a normal life let alone family and yes you pay a price whether it be addictions or loss of loved ones.
    • Job title
    • Makeup
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • Iatse 849
  • Brian
    • Comments
    • This is the future and I think we should all take a step back and really look at the problems that occur with long long hours
    • Job title
    • Sound Mixer
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • К
  • Sean Watson
    • Job title
    • 2nd Assistant Director
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • DGC
  • David Chornow
  • Jon Chiles
  • Delphine White
    • Comments
    • Please support this many times I have been in near accidents due to exhaustion and overwork
    • Job title
    • Costume Design
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • Iatse 873
  • Bob mcrae
    • Job title
    • Gaffer
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • Iatse! 873
  • Michael LaCroix
    • Job title
    • Location audio mixer
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • Iatse 873
  • Ciara Brennan
    • Job title
    • Costume Department
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • IATSE Local 873
  • KATHY Vieira
  • Haskell Wexler
    • Comments
    • I can be helpful in spreading the word
    • Job title
    • Director and Cinematographer
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • DGA, I.A.T.S.E. Local 600
  • Ron Schroeder
    • Comments
    • I'd be happy with a guaranteed weekend that's 56 hours
    • Job title
    • Grip
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • IASTE
  • Anita Bacic
    • Job title
    • Wardrobe Assistant
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • Nabet
  • Shannon Wilson Craven
    • Job title
    • Costume supervisor
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • NABET 700 CEP
  • k graham
  • John Coffey
  • Inge Klaudi
    • Job title
    • Make up Aritst
  • Cydney Cornell
    • Job title
    • Hairstylist
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • IATSE 706 and 798
  • charles kelly
  • Todd Henry
    • Comments
    • too many lost lives to the roads after weeks of 15-16 hr. days!!
    • Job title
    • Camera Operator
    • Professional Affiliation (Union/Guild Local)
    • Local 600