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Directors Guild Of Canada B.C. Members Vote Overwhelmingly To Authorize Strike Against Film & TV Production

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Members of the Directors Guild of Canada British Columbia have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike against film and TV productions in the province.

The vote on the union’s first-ever strike mandate was 92.2% in favor, with 86.2% of eligible voters casting ballots.“We thank our members for the solidarity they have shown with this overwhelming mandate,” said Allan Harmon, DGC BC’s district council chairman. “Their strength and resolve make it clear that respect, fairness and safety in the workplace are non-negotiable.

We are fighting to achieve and maintain fundamental rights for everyone working under our collective agreement.”B.C.’s largest city is the busy production hub of Vancouver.Prior to the balloting, the guild told its members that a “yes” vote “does not mean we walk off the job the next day.

Instead, it gives your negotiating team a strong mandate in its efforts to negotiate a fair deal and empowers us to take job action if the negotiating producers refuse to respond to your legitimate concerns.”“Our goal is to reach a fair agreement,” said Kendrie Upton, DGC BC’s executive director. “We all care about this industry, so let’s roll up our sleeves, get back to the table and find a solution.

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