INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY. (a) Acknowledging the critical importance of inclusion and diversity in the entertainment industry, and the industry-wide goal to increase diversity within its workforce, the Company and the Union mutually affirm their commitment to make efforts to increase equal employment opportunities, particularly for individuals from under-represented populations within IATSE Local #873’s membership, in order to ▇▇▇▇▇▇ a more inclusive and diverse workforce in the motion picture industry in Southern Ontario. Upon request, the parties agree to meet to discuss the respective initiatives they have undertaken in furtherance of the aforementioned goals. The parties further agree that the first such meeting shall take place within six (6) months following ratification of this Agreement. (b) The Union shall develop a training program to educate individuals on respect in the workplace, to be provided through its Training Centre. The Union shall preview the training program with the Companies prior to its implementation, which shall occur no later than June 30, 2022. Beginning April 1, 2023, the Union shall ensure that all individuals dispatched (including those directly selected by the Company pursuant to Articles 6(d) and 6(e)) have successfully completed the program prior to dispatch. In addition, individuals must successfully complete such training program once every two years in order to remain eligible for dispatch. Each Company may also require that its employees complete Company-provided training on matters concerning respect in the workplace.
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