• May 9, 2023:  Important Video Update for DGA Members Regarding Entering BA/FLTTA Contract Negotiations 
• May 1, 2023:  An Important Update for DGA Members Regarding WGA/AMPTP Negotiations
• April 22, 2023:  A Negotiations Update from DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter
• April 18, 2023:  DGA Member Update Regarding WGA/AMPTP Negotiations
• March 6, 2023:  DGA BA/FLTTA Contract Negotiations Bargaining Dates & Outreach
• February 4, 2023:  Important DGA BA/FLTTA Contract Negotiations Update
• January 9, 2023:  Big Issues at Stake in 2023 Negotiations
• November 17, 2022:  A Message from DGA Negotiations Chair Jon Avnet & National Executive Director Russell Hollander

Our major contracts expire on June 30. DGA and the AMPTP have agreed to begin negotiations on May 10, 2023.

This year we will be negotiating updates to the Basic Agreement (BA) and the Freelance Live and Tape Television Agreement (FLTTA).

When negotiations begin, the DGA presents contract demands based on the priorities of our members. These demands will address the core issues at stake for Directors and their teams in today’s entertainment industry, including the global reach of the industry, SVOD residuals, wages, health care and pensions, safety, creative rights, diversity and more. The studios also come to the table with their own set of issues. Negotiations continue until we reach a tentative agreement. Once a tentative agreement is reached, it is submitted to the national board for approval and is then put to the full membership for a final ratification vote.

The DGA has been preparing for bargaining for more than a year and a half, listening to the concerns of our members, researching the issues, and consulting with industry experts so we are in the best possible position to achieve our goals. Our strategic bargaining process is designed to ensure that we reach the strongest contract possible – a goal we can achieve because of your participation and your voice at the table. Our diverse negotiating committees represent every corner of our membership and they have been working consistently to ensure your priorities will be reflected during bargaining.

This year’s negotiations are about more than bargaining a strong contract for the next three years – they’re about setting the course for the future. Make no mistake – the industry understands that DGA is united and prepared, ready to fight hard and committed to win a strong contract. We know at the end of this process we will secure an agreement ensuring that Directors, Assistant Directors, Associate Directors, Unit Production Managers, Stage Managers and Production Associates win the respect and fairness they deserve to build an industry that’s economically sustainable and reflects the immense value of your craft and your creativity to this industry.

The 80-member strong DGA Negotiating Committee will represent our members at the bargaining table. Led by Negotiations Chair Jon Avnet, Co-Chair Karen Gaviola and Co-Chair Todd Holland, as well as DGA Executive Director Russ Hollander, our Negotiating Committee is made up of members from all categories, genres, and geographic areas. Our Creative Rights negotiations are on a parallel track with a dedicated negotiating committee, led by Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Mostow in features, and Thomas Schlamme and Nicole Kassell on the TV side.

The DGA will negotiate with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which is the official collective bargaining representative of all the major Studios.

Big issues are at stake:

• Winning strong wage increases that help members address the rising cost of living
• Securing our world-class Pension and Health Plans
• Ensuring our SVOD residuals program accounts for the growing global audience
• Improving safety on the set
• Fighting to protect the role and vision of all Directors, and, in particular, television Directors
• Increasing diversity and strengthening the voice of under-represented people throughout the industry

• Provide communication to each of you about negotiations
• Support increased member engagement and awareness around our contract issues and demands
• Communicate with you about member meetings, virtual and in-person activities and mobilization
• Answer your questions in real time about the issues or the process.

For more info about the outreach team please contact outreachteam@dga.org.