Below the Line: The Directors Guild of America (DGA), International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) and the Hollywood Basic Crafts (Teamsters Local 399, IBEW Local 40, LiUNA! Local 724, OPCMIA Local 755 and UA Local 78), and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) announced the extension of the current COVID-19 Safety Agreement through April 1, 2023.
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The article highlights the continued efforts of the theater industry to ensure the safety of performers, staff, and audiences during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The extension of the COVID-19 Safety Agreement underscores the importance of taking necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.
The theater industry has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic, with many performances being canceled or postponed and theaters remaining closed for extended periods of time. The extension of the COVID-19 Safety Agreement is a positive step in the right direction, as it shows that the industry is taking the necessary measures to protect its employees and audiences and to create a safe and healthy environment.
I believe that the extension of the COVID-19 Safety Agreement is a crucial step in maintaining public health and safety amidst the ongoing pandemic. The agreement outlines essential protocols to prevent the spread of the virus in the workplace and public spaces, such as the use of personal protective equipment, proper sanitation practices, and physical distancing measures.
It's great to see that these unions are still staying on top of COVID-19 control. Unfortunately, it seems (at least to me) that today, there is less of an emphasis on COVID prevention, even though it's still just as big of a problem. This safety agreement protects everyone - the workers, the theaters, playhouses, and film sets, and the general public. There's no question that theater was one of the industries that suffered most from the COVID outbreak, just because of the nature of the work. It was unfortunate to see so many theaters close because of the pandemic, so it's good to see that unions are working to protect the industry. At the same time, I'm sure that by relaxing some of the protocols will help bring the industry back to life, bit by bit. Overall, it's very reassuring to know that these unions will continue to protect their workers and industry from COVID.
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