MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT - American Guild of Musical Artists
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT - American Guild of Musical Artists
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT - American Guild of Musical Artists
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later than 48 hours prior to the first dress rehearsal <strong>of</strong> a new<br />
ballet/production.<br />
9. ARTICLE 30 – GUARANTEED EMPLOYMENT. Revise as follows:<br />
(e) The Employer guarantees the Artist not less than thirty-six (36)<br />
thirty-six (36) weeks <strong>of</strong> employment during the first year <strong>of</strong> the term <strong>of</strong> this Agreement<br />
and no less than seventy-two (72) weeks <strong>of</strong> employment during the second and<br />
third years <strong>of</strong> the term <strong>of</strong> this Agreementin each contract year, <strong>of</strong> which not less<br />
than nine (9) weeks per contract year will be Rehearsal Weeks, provided that this<br />
provision may be waived by AGMA, and provided further that: (1) there shall be<br />
no fewer than 35 weeks <strong>of</strong> employment in any contract year; and (2) any<br />
Artist who leaves the employ <strong>of</strong> ABT at the end <strong>of</strong> any contract year shall be<br />
guaranteed no fewer than 36 weeks per completed contract year.<br />
10. ARTICLE 31- TRANSPORTATION. Revise as follows:<br />
(a)<br />
General Provisions<br />
(4) The Employer shall provide and pay for the transportation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Artist’s personal baggage to such outside point or points and return to the City <strong>of</strong><br />
Origination consisting <strong>of</strong> up to one bag for tours <strong>of</strong> 7 days or less and up to two<br />
(2) bags for tours <strong>of</strong> more than 7 days, <strong>of</strong> not more than fifty (50) pounds each and<br />
that the Artist shall be responsible for paying any charges for excess baggage, up to one<br />
hundred (100) pounds weight, and the Employer shall be liable for any loss to the Artist<br />
on account <strong>of</strong> any loss or damage to his/her personal baggage (ordinary wear and tear<br />
excepted) while in transit, if the Artist shall have provided a suitable container therefore<br />
and shall have kept the same locked when not in use, but not in excess <strong>of</strong> One Thousand<br />
Dollars ($1,000) for each Artist. While on tour, whether inside or outside the United<br />
States, personal baggage must be available to the Artist at least once a week.<br />
11. ARTICLE 42 – PENSION AND HEALTH. Revise as follows:<br />
(a) The Employer shall contribute to the a 403(b) plan established with<br />
The Hartford Group seven and one half percent (7.5%) three and three-quarters<br />
percent (3.75%) <strong>of</strong> contracted minimum wage and overtime pay <strong>of</strong> each Principal<br />
and 3.75% <strong>of</strong> contracted minimum wage, overtime and step-up pay for all<br />
other <strong>Artists</strong> working under this Basic Agreement. The contributions are to begin with<br />
the first employment under this Basic Agreement.<br />
(i) The Employer agrees to reimburse each Artist employed hereunder to the<br />
extent <strong>of</strong> Five Hundred Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00 $500) during the<br />
first year <strong>of</strong> the term <strong>of</strong> this Agreement to be applied towards the cost <strong>of</strong> a<br />
physical examination or the fees <strong>of</strong> the Artist’s masseur or to be utilized to cover the<br />
deductible under the Artist’s Major Medical coverage, or to cover the cost <strong>of</strong> podiatry<br />
services or dental.<br />
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