The UBCP Collective Agreement: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re an actor or performer in British Columbia, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of the UBCP – the Union of British Columbia Performers. And if you’ve worked on a film or TV set in the province, you’ve probably been covered by the UBCP Collective Agreement.
But what exactly is the UBCP Collective Agreement? And what does it mean for you as an actor or performer? Let’s take a closer look.
What is the UBCP Collective Agreement?
The UBCP Collective Agreement is a contract between the UBCP and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which represents film and TV production companies in British Columbia. The agreement sets out the terms and conditions of employment for performers on productions covered by the agreement.
The current UBCP Collective Agreement was negotiated in 2018 and covers the period from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021.
What does the UBCP Collective Agreement cover?
The UBCP Collective Agreement covers a wide range of issues related to performers’ employment on productions in British Columbia, including:
– Rates of pay: The agreement sets out minimum rates of pay for performers based on their role, experience, and other factors.
– Working conditions: The agreement includes provisions related to performers’ working hours, rest periods, and other working conditions.
– Health and safety: The agreement includes provisions related to performers’ health and safety on set.
– Residuals and royalties: The agreement includes provisions related to performers’ residuals and royalties for their work on productions covered by the agreement.
– Other benefits: The agreement includes provisions related to performers’ other benefits, such as travel allowances, per diems, and pension contributions.
Who is covered by the UBCP Collective Agreement?
The UBCP Collective Agreement covers performers who are UBCP members and who work on productions that are signatories to the agreement. This includes actors, background performers, stunt performers, and other performers who appear on screen.
It’s worth noting that not all productions in British Columbia are covered by the UBCP Collective Agreement. Productions that are not signatories to the agreement may have different terms and conditions of employment for performers.
How does the UBCP Collective Agreement benefit performers?
The UBCP Collective Agreement provides a number of benefits to performers, including:
– Fair pay: The agreement ensures that performers are paid at least the minimum rates set out in the agreement, which are based on industry standards and performers’ experience and role.
– Safe working conditions: The agreement includes provisions related to performers’ health and safety on set, which help to ensure that performers can do their jobs without putting their health at risk.
– Residuals and royalties: The agreement includes provisions related to performers’ residuals and royalties, which can provide a source of income even after a production has finished airing.
– Other benefits: The agreement includes provisions related to performers’ other benefits, such as pension contributions, which can help to provide financial stability for performers in the long term.
Overall, the UBCP Collective Agreement is an important tool for ensuring fair and safe working conditions for performers in British Columbia. If you’re an actor or performer in the province, it’s important to understand your rights and protections under the agreement.
