Contract 2007-2011 - American Guild of Musical Artists

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twenty (20) minutes of rest stops shall be a part of travel time. However, time beyondthe one (1) hour for lunch and the twenty (20) minutes for each rest stop shall not beincluded in travel time.With respect to Section 24(g), if the lunch stop is not observed, theArtist will have at the conclusion of the daytime trip at least three (3) free hours fromthe time he has checked into his/her hotel room to the time of call for the bus trip to thetheater for rehearsal, or for rehearsal when no travel time is involved.(g) Travel time will be computed from scheduled time of departure atpoint of assembly to arrival time at hotel in city of destination. It is agreed that if Artistsdo not appear at the announced departure time, the company buses may depart andleave them behind.34.AIRPLANE TRAVEL CONDITIONS OFIn the event that Employer chooses to transport Artists by airplane within theUnited States and Canada, such travel must be on FAA certified and scheduled FirstClass Airlines, including Charter Flights on such Airlines and not on non-scheduled orprivate airlines. The cost of baggage transportation not to exceed one hundred and fifty(150) pounds will be borne by the Employer. However, the Employer may transport theArtist’s baggage in excess of the airline free allowance by some alternate method oftransportation.Where practicable: (a) Air travel between cities shall be by non-stop flights ifnon-stop flights exist on any regularly scheduled carrier between such cities; (b) whenno non-stop flights between such cities exist, travel will be via the most expedient directflight; and (c) when no direct flights between such cities exist, travel will be via the mostexpedient flight.The Artist shall not be compelled to travel by air without his/her written consent.Such written consent may be obtained at the time of signing of the individualemployment contract and shall be binding for the duration of the contract. TheEmployer agrees to purchase insurance on the life of each Artist during airplane travelhaving a value of not less than Fifty Thousand dollars ($50,000.00), which may bepurchased personally by each Artist if Employer pays the cost of premium directly toeach Artist.If at the opening of a tour, travel exceeds four (4) hours, the company must travelon the day before the first performance.If the total travel time is approximately four (4) hours, and if a full dinner has notbeen served Artists while in flight, the Artists will be given three (3) free hours fromcheck-in time at the hotel to the beginning of the first rehearsal.Any Artist who is required to travel by air more than:8 hours on a non-performance day4 hours on a single performance day2 hours on matinee day, it being understood that a matineeis a performance beginning before 5:00 P.M.4847-3313-3571.10 32
shall be compensated for such travel at one-half (1/2) of the hourly Overtime Rate foreach half (1/2) hour of travel or fraction thereof.35.REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE CONDITIONS(a) The Employer agrees to provide the following conditions for bothrehearsal and performance:slippery.(1) A stage which prior to the commencement of performance is not(2) A theater which is heated sufficiently in advance of performanceto permit warm-up.(3) Artists will not be required to rehearse or perform when thetemperature drops below sixty-five (65) degrees (Fahrenheit) in the place of rehearsal orperformance, except for performances on the stage of summer outdoor theaters.Employer will use its best efforts to assure that thetemperature does not drop below the sixty-five (65) degrees (Fahrenheit) in thedressing rooms.(4) When performing in outdoor theaters during inclement weather(cold temperature, rain, fog, dew), the Employer and the Ballet Theatre AdvisoryCommittee will confer with a view to rescheduling works with warmer costumes. Whenthe Employer schedules performances in outdoor theaters, the Employer will assure thatballets that utilize warmer costumes are readily available for substitution.(5) The Employer will, in his/her contract with the Presenter,reserve the right to make changes in performance as are dictated by inclement weather.dew, etc.(6) Artist will not be asked to dance on wet stage due to rain, fog,(7) If there is a program change due to weather, Artists must benotified as soon as possible.(8) Third floor dressing spaces, if the same are available, and if thefirst and second floor dressing facilities are crowded.(9) Upon request by the Dancers at least four (4) weeks prior to thecommencement of a tour, and upon agreement by the Dancer that he/she will occupysaid lodgings and pay for said lodgings for at least one (1) day, Employer shall attemptto obtain hotel lodgings at moderate costs. No employee or agent of the Employer, nomember of AGMA and no person who occupies the position of Company Manager shallseek or accept a commission on the lodgings obtained by the Employer or the CompanyManager of any Artists. AGMA agrees that the customary complimentary roomprovided for Company Managers will not be construed as a commission. The Employeragrees that the Artist will not be booked into dormitory accommodations or privatehome accommodations without the consent of the Artist which shall be obtained one (1)week in advance of the beginning of the tour unless such bookings are made necessary4847-3313-3571.10 33
Page 3 and 4: (c) Artists shall be offered employ
Page 5 and 6: (e) The Employer agrees to discuss
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Page 9 and 10: (o) Penalty Rate - The term “Pena
Page 11 and 12: casting.(3) The Employer shall prov
Page 13 and 14: (3) Extraordinary Risk - The term
Page 15 and 16: compensated at (1/2) of the hourly
Page 17 and 18: which includes per diem, foreign pe
Page 19 and 20: hour period, he shall be paid at th
Page 21 and 22: (d) If the Artist shall be required
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Page 25 and 26: egin three (3) weeks prior to the f
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Page 29 and 30: (m) Each Dancer performing a Princi
Page 31: one-half (1/2) hour after all curta
Page 35 and 36: (19) The Employer will file with AG
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Page 39 and 40: Each Artist on a contractual guaran
Page 41 and 42: (b) Upon request of AGMA, the Emplo
Page 43 and 44: (j) It is understood that the Emplo
Page 45 and 46: (c) Study Films. The Employer may c
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