First rapprochement in wage talks in the Swiss film industry
An initial rapprochement has taken place in the wage talks in the Swiss film industry, according to the Swiss Professional Film Association (SSFV). The representatives of the producers in the equal rights commission have accepted a central demand. According to this, filmmakers are to be granted an inflation adjustment of 3.3 percent for the last two years.
An initial rapprochement has taken place in the wage talks in the Swiss film industry, according to the Swiss Professional Film Association (SSFV). The representatives of the producers in the equal rights commission have accepted a central demand. According to this, filmmakers are to be granted an inflation adjustment of 3.3 percent for the last two years.
Originally, the SSFV had demanded a wage increase of five percent, but the commission is making this dependent on the federal government increasing the film credit. The ball is now in the court of the executive boards of the three producer associations involved in the wage talks. The situation is currently particularly difficult for advertising and commissioned producers, who are represented by the Swissfilm Association (SFA). According to SSFV Managing Director Karin Vollrath, a separate solution for this sector would be conceivable.
The SSFV represents 280 cameramen, assistant directors, lighting technicians, make-up artists, prop makers, set designers and stunt people. The SSFV also includes film actors from German-speaking Switzerland. However, the outcome of the wage negotiations does not apply to them. However, around 500 other film professionals who are not members of the Syndicat could benefit. The second round of negotiations in the commission is scheduled for the end of January 2009.
Originally, the SSFV had demanded a wage increase of five percent, but the commission is making this dependent on the federal government increasing the film credit. The ball is now in the court of the executive boards of the three producer associations involved in the wage talks. The situation is currently particularly difficult for advertising and commissioned producers, who are represented by the Swissfilm Association (SFA). According to SSFV Managing Director Karin Vollrath, a separate solution for this sector would be conceivable.
The SSFV represents 280 cameramen, assistant directors, lighting technicians, make-up artists, prop makers, set designers and stunt people. The SSFV also includes film actors from German-speaking Switzerland. However, the outcome of the wage negotiations does not apply to them. However, around 500 other film professionals who are not members of the Syndicat could benefit. The second round of negotiations in the commission is scheduled for the end of January 2009.
