ICG OFFERS FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR MEMBERS AFFECTED BY WGA STRIKE

The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG/IATSE Local 600) has announced a comprehensive series of financial relief policies for members affected by the 2023 Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, including the creation of a Work Slowdown Hardship Fund.

“The guild’s board has the honour and responsibility to lead our members through this work slowdown, as we did during the pandemic,” said Baird B. Steptoe, national president of the ICG. “During a crisis, none of our members stand alone.”

During the guild’s recent national executive board meeting in Manhattan Beach, the board also approved two additional motions designed to provide economic relief to members affected by entertainment industry labour disputes, including a dues opt-out option for the fourth quarter of 2023 and deferring the collection of initiation, delinquency and any other instalment plans through September 2023.

“Local 600 believes that all workers deserve a fair contract,” said Alex Tonisson, newlyappointed national executive director of ICG. “Providing financial relief during this strike is one way to help our members while supporting solidarity in our industry.”

The 2023 Work Slowdown Hardship Fund allocates $250,000 – with an option to increase to $500,000 – to provide grants of up

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Attendees at the launch in Victoria Park, London, included: Rob Huber, MD UK & Ireland, Universal Pictures International; Shirley Rodrigues, London’s deputy mayor for environment and energy; Andy Harries, chief executive and co-founder of Left Bank Pictures; and Adrian Wootton OBE, chief executive of Film London.

“This is an innovative project in the UK, which we hope creates a template for future developments,” said Wootton. “We are fullycommitted to making our screen industries as sustainable as possible, and initiatives like the Grid Project are a brilliant way of guaranteeing lower levels of emissions and noise pollution.” to $1,000 to individual Local 600 members in good standing who are in financial need due to work lost or delayed by any entertainment industry labour actions in 2023, including the ongoing WGA strike.

This fund is being administered through the Entertainment Community Fund, and criteria for eligibility are determined by the national executive officers in coordination with the. The ICG previously offered similar financial support to its membership at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.