Common use of NORTHEAST CORRIDOR HAZARDOUS WORK Clause in Contracts

NORTHEAST CORRIDOR HAZARDOUS WORK. (a) Camerapersons will not be required to jeopardize their working opportunities by having to perform work that is considered hazardous. (b) The following allowances shall be paid while inspecting, rehearsing or photographing motion and still pictures on aerial flights, whether in an established commercial airline or private plane (this only applies when camerapersons are actually working, not traveling): Per Flight $150.00 Maximum per day $300.00 On chase scenes, stunt work, close run bys, submarine diving, underwater photography in other than studio work tanks, and from speeding vehicles or on moving motorcycles, the same allowances as above shall be paid. The term “speeding” shall be applied in light of all the circumstances existing at the time and place the work is performed. The said allowances as above shall be paid while flying in combat zones, irrespective of whether the person is actually working or only traveling, and the term “combat zone” as used herein shall be deemed to be any area or locality in which there is armed conflict or hostilities. (c) Camerapersons may refuse to perform such work without penalty or discipline. When a cameraperson is called upon to work that s/he considers hazardous and a difference of opinion arises, then same shall be settled between Local 600 and the Employer, and if it is agreed that the work is hazardous, the same allowance as above specified shall be paid for each camera setup, subject to the maximum per day. If a dispute arises over the amount to be paid for same, then the cameraperson shall perform the work assigned, and the matter will be settled between the Employer and Local 600 upon completion of the shoot. (d) The Employer agrees to consult, where appropriate, AMPTP safety guidelines as a reference but without any obligation to adhere to said guidelines.