Film and Television productions with low budget restrictions can request Local 709 grant dispensation to any Local 709 Member to work on the production without the standard collective agreement in place.
Dispensation shall only be granted provided the company adheres to the following:
- any and all applicable employment standards in the Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Standards Act and Regulations
- a short list of provisions provided by the Union*
*A copy of the Letter of Dispensation can be found by contacting the Local 709 Business Agent.