Contract 2012-2015 - American Guild of Musical Artists

The parties recognize that mutual dignity and respect between the parties and between the
Employer and the Artist(s), is vital to and engenders a healthy, productive and harmonious work
environment. This is intrinsic to both the artistic and business endeavors of the Employer, and
the ability of the Artist to perform. The parties to this Agreement collectively, individually and
responsibly adhere to this ideal.
Any grievance or complaint arising from a substantive infraction of the above, will be
swiftly, effectively and mutually resolved by AGMA and the Employer.
B. AGMA COMMITTEE
1. A Committee shall be established to discuss and resolve issues which arise
during the term of this Agreement. This Committee will operate as follows:
The Employer agrees to the establishment of a Committee consisting of
representatives of the Artists, representatives of the Employer, delegate(s) and an officer or
representative of AGMA, when requested.
2. Committee meetings are to be scheduled either upon request of the
Employer or upon request of AGMA, and such meetings shall not be counted as rehearsal time.
Issues brought to the Committee shall have been fully investigated by the appropriate Delegates
before being presented.
3. The subject matter to be discussed by the Committee shall be limited to
issues relating to terms and conditions of employment.
4. The Employer agrees, subject to the requirement of rehearsal and
performance, to set aside a period of up to one (1) hour during which there may be no rehearsals,
upon request of AGMA, for membership meetings, once within any season. The Employer will
cooperate with AGMA in setting up shop meetings on the first day of the rehearsal period, in
order that AGMA members can elect a Delegate and a Committee and acquaint the members
with the provisions of this Agreement. This one (1) hour is not to be included in compensated
rehearsal/performance time.
C. AGMA CLASS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The AGMA Class Advisory Committee will meet with management prior to each tour to
assist in the construction of the class schedule for the upcoming tour/season and to discuss the
teachers and guest teachers selected by management. If the committee deems any teacher’s
performance unsatisfactory, the committee may request a meeting with Artistic management to
discuss the issues and to mutually agree on appropriate changes. The Committee shall be
comprised of four Dancers who are chosen by the Dancers at the beginning of the contract year
and will serve for the contract year.
D. ARBITRATION
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