British Columbia and Yukon Council of Film Unions MASTER AGREEMENT April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preamble ................................................................................................................................... 1 Definitions................................................................................................................................ 2 Article One: Obligations and Recognition 1.01 Bargaining Unit ................................................................................................... 2 1.02 Adherence to Master Agreement ........................................................................ 2 1.03 Prior Obligations ................................................................................................. 3 1.04 Exclusive Jurisdiction and Scope ........................................................................ 3 1.05 Non-Exclusive Jurisdiction and Scope ............................................................... 3 1.06 Excludes Labour Relations Code Section 50(2) and Section 50(3) .................... 3 1.07 Minimum Rates ................................................................................................... 3 1.08 Employer’s Exclusive Rights .............................................................................. 4 1.09 Employer Rules and Regulations ........................................................................ 4 1.10 Good Standing .................................................................................................... 4 1.11 Council Representatives ...................................................................................... 4 1.12 No Strike; No Lockout ........................................................................................ 4 1.13 Currency .............................................................................................................. 4 1.14 Applicable Law ................................................................................................... 5 1.15 Severability ......................................................................................................... 5 1.16 Enabling Procedure ............................................................................................. 5 1.17 Consultation Committee ..................................................................................... 5 1.18 Technological Change ........................................................................................ 5 (a) Definition of Technological Change ........................................................... 5 (b) Notice of Technological Change ................................................................. 5 (c) Technological Change Adjustment - Consultation Committee ................... 6 (d) Amendment to the Master Agreement ......................................................... 6 1.19 Subcontracting .................................................................................................... 6 1.20 Discrimination..................................................................................................... 6 1.21 Residency ............................................................................................................ 6 Article Two: Jurisdiction 2.01 Territorial Jurisdiction ........................................................................................ 7 2.02 Jurisdictional Disputes ........................................................................................ 7 2.03 Terms Applicable to Low Budget Feature Films in Exclusive Jurisdiction……7 Article Three: Work Permits 3.01 Work Permit Application .................................................................................... 7 3.02 Guaranteed Permits ............................................................................................. 8 3.03 Qualified Permits ................................................................................................ 9 3.04 Personal Services Employees ............................................................................. 9 3.05 Counterpart Job Classifications .......................................................................... 9 3.06 Distant Location Local-Hire Work Permits ........................................................ 9 3.07 Union Roster Permittees ................................................................................... 10 3.08 Revocation of Work Permit .............................................................................. 10 i Article Four: Hours Worked and Cancellations 4.01 Minimum Daily Call ......................................................................................... 10 4.02 Minimum Work Week ...................................................................................... 11 4.03 Work Performed on the Sixth Day Worked in the Work Week as Defined in 4.02(a) and 4.02(b) ........................................................................................ 12 4.04 Work Performed on the Seventh Day Worked in the Work Week as Defined in 4.02(a) and 4.02(b) ........................................................................................ 12 4.05 Calculation of Time .......................................................................................... 12 4.06 Overtime ........................................................................................................... 12 (a) Eight to Twelve Hours ............................................................................... 13 (b) Thirteen to Fifteen Hours ........................................................................... 13 (c) Time in Excess of Fifteen Hours ............................................................... 13 4.07 Fractional Work Week ...................................................................................... 13 4.08 Over-Scale Employees ...................................................................................... 13 4.09 Force Majeure ................................................................................................... 13 4.10 Cancellation of Call .......................................................................................... 13 4.11 Change of Call .................................................................................................. 14 4.12 Stand-By Calls .................................................................................................. 14 4.13 Hiatus ................................................................................................................ 14 4.14 Occupational First Aid Certificate Holders ...................................................... 14 Article Five: Travel 5.01 Studio Zones ..................................................................................................... 14 5.02 Travel Within Studio Zones .............................................................................. 15 5.03 Travel Time Payment ........................................................................................ 16 5.04 Nearby Location ................................................................................................ 16 5.05 Parking .............................................................................................................. 16 5.06 Distant Location ................................................................................................ 16 5.07 Per Diem Allowance ......................................................................................... 16 5.08 Unworked Sixth or Seventh Days, Or Statutory Holidays on Distant Location ............................................................................................................ 17 5.09 Travel Insurance ................................................................................................ 17 5.10 Weather Warnings ............................................................................................ 17 Article Six: Meals 6.01 Scheduling Meal Periods .................................................................................. 17 6.02 Early Call Employees (Non-Deductible Meal) ................................................. 17 6.03 Meal Periods ..................................................................................................... 18 6.04 Calculation of Meal Penalty.............................................................................. 18 6.05 Meal Period Extensions .................................................................................... 18 6.06 Pacific Northwest Hours ................................................................................... 18 6.07 Meal Periods for Employees Working Off-Set ................................................. 19 6.08 Shelter and Washroom Facilities ...................................................................... 19 6.09 Beverages/Environmental Awareness .............................................................. 19 6.10 Absence of Catering and Culinary Selection .................................................... 20 6.11 Proper Meal ....................................................................................................... 20 ii Article Seven: Holidays 7.01 Statutory Holidays ............................................................................................ 20 7.02 Payment of a Statutory Holiday Worked .......................................................... 20 7.03 Payment for an Unworked Statutory Holiday