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ARTICLE A13 – INSURANCE AND RETIREMENT PLAN, ANDDEDUCTIONS FROM WRITER’S FEESA1301 Insurance. The Producer shall contribute an amount equal to five percent(5%) <strong>of</strong> the Gross Fees <strong>of</strong> each Writer, Story Editor or Story Consultantwho is a <strong>Guild</strong> member for insurance benefits.A1302 Retirement Plan. The Producer shall contribute an amount equal to sixpercent (6%) <strong>of</strong> the Gross Fees <strong>of</strong> each Writer, Story Editor or StoryConsultant who is a <strong>Guild</strong> member for retirement benefits. As <strong>of</strong> January1, 2013, this contribution shall be increased to seven percent (7%) onScript Fees only. As <strong>of</strong> January 1, 2014, the increase to seven percent(7%) shall apply to all remaining fees under this Agreement. For clarity,the contribution on Script Fees shall remain at seven percent (7%) in 2014.A1303 Deduction from Writer’s Fees – Retirement Plan. The Producer shall deduct,for retirement purposes, from the Gross Fees earned by each Writer, StoryEditor or Story Consultant, three percent (3%) <strong>of</strong> such Gross Fees.A1304A1305Deduction from Writer’s Fees – <strong>Guild</strong> DuesThe Producer shall deduct two percent (2%) <strong>of</strong> the Gross Fees paid to anyWriter, Story Editor or Story Consultant who is a member <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Guild</strong>,and shall deduct five percent (5%) <strong>of</strong> the Gross Fees paid to any nonmemberWriter, Story Editor or person designated by the <strong>Guild</strong> as a nonmember(except persons excluded under Article A106).Non-member Equalization Payments & Deductionsa) In order to equalize the payments and deductions in respect <strong>of</strong> <strong>Guild</strong>members and non-members, the Producer shall contribute an amountequal to eleven percent (11%) <strong>of</strong> the Gross Fees paid to each Writer orStory Editor who is not a member <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Guild</strong>. As <strong>of</strong> January 1, 2013,this contribution shall be increased to twelve percent (12%) on ScriptFees only. As <strong>of</strong> January 1, 2014, the increase to twelve percent (12%)shall apply to all remaining fees under this Agreement. For clarity, thecontribution on Script Fees shall remain at twelve percent (12%) in2014.b) The Equalization payments and deductions made in respect <strong>of</strong> nonmembersmay be used and applied by the <strong>Guild</strong> and the agent or broker53

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