Hollywood extends back-to-work agreement to June 30, but no vaccinations required
LA TimesChris O’Donnell on the set of the CBS show “NCIS: Los Angeles” in December, when production was underway with social distancing and other safety protocols in place. The various groups have signed an extension to June 30 of the return-to-work agreement first established last fall, said Jarryd Gonzales, spokesman for the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. But the need for social distancing and the additional time and safety measures required mean that the speed and volume of production won’t return to pre-pandemic levels until the protocols are loosened. The agreed-upon extension will not change the safety measures that the industry has adopted, including requirements regarding social distancing, the creation of safety zones and rigorous testing. Under the initial deal, all union employees received 10 days of COVID-19 paid sick leave, per production, which can be used for testing, self-isolation, or if a family member tests positive.
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