Coronavirus Resources and Updates

Welcome to the DGA’s electronic member portal for COVID-19-related information. Please continue to check this section for resources, updates and other information.

RETURN TO WORK AGREEMENTS

- COVID-19 Return to Work Safety Agreement - 02/01/23

- The DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, Teamsters and the Hollywood Basic Crafts Announce COVID-19 Safety Agreement to Expire May 11, 2023 - 03/30/23

- The DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, Teamsters and the Hollywood Basic Crafts Announce Extension to COVID-19 Safety Agreement - 01/27/23

- The DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, Teamsters and the Hollywood Basic Crafts Announce Extension to COVID-19 Safety Agreement - 10/26/22

- COVID-19 Return to Work Safety Agreement - 10/01/22

- The DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, Teamsters and the Hollywood Basic Crafts Announce Continuation of Negotiations Regarding Covid-19 Safety Agreement - 09/30/22

 

- Commercial COVID-19 Safety Agreement Update - 05/13/22

- The DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, Teamsters and the Hollywood Basic Crafts Announce Modifications to Covid-19 Safety Agreement Reflecting the Changing Impact of the Virus - 05/06/22

Commercial COVID-19 Safety Agreement - 12/4/20

- Commercial Safety Protocols Extension - 5/11/21

- COVID-19 Return to Work Safety Agreement - 9/21/20


GUILD RESOURCES


Mandatory COVID-19 Prevention Training for DGA Members:

November 20, 2020: Mandatory COVID-19 Prevention Training for DGA Members Now Available Online – Please note this item is for DGA Members Only and will require logging in to access.

Contracts & Employment Issues:

The DGA Contracts Department is available to assist you with questions regarding employment and working conditions. For information please call the Contracts line at (310) 289-2010, or email Contracts@dga.org.

Safety Issues:

The DGA is here to assist members with questions and concerns related to safety. The Guild’s worldwide Safety Hotline is in operation 24/7. You may call the Safety Hotline in the U.S. or internationally at (310) 289-5326 or toll free in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 342-3457.

For matters regarding News Directorial Teams Safety please refer to the information below:

Residuals Payments:

The Residuals Department has been hard at work fast-tracking residuals payments for members during this crisis. For questions regarding Residuals Processing and/or Residuals Policing call the Residuals Department at (310) 289-2076

Dues Department:

The DGA Dues Department is available for any questions regarding dues payments or payment plans.

Directors Guild Foundation:

The Directors Guild Foundation continues its vital mission of serving DGA members in need by offering interest-free loans and directly supporting organizations that are responsible for the physical health and well-being of DGA members and the entertainment community. If you have need of their services please contact the Foundation office at (310) 289-2037 or email Foundation@dga.org.

Other Guild Departments:

For contact information and/or assistance from all other DGA departments not listed above, please visit the Departments page at /The-Guild/Departments


DGA-PRODUCER PENSION & HEALTH PLANS

Created as a result of the Directors Guild of America's collective bargaining agreements with producer associations representing the motion picture, television and commercial production industries, the DGA-Producer Pension and Health Plans provide excellent benefits to participants and their website has significant resources regarding the current crisis.


UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE & ACCESSING GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE


For questions or updates regarding this Coronavirus Resource Section, please email DGAinfo@dga.org.