2007

Did you Resign? Are You Financial Core?

Members who resigned before June 13 will be given the opportunity to apply for reinstatement under the previous reinstatement process.

Applications for reinstatement under that process must be received by Screen Actors Guild no later than December 31, 2007.

For further details please read the . . .

WGA Strike Location Information for
Thursday, February 7

Los Angeles

Guild-Wide Picket at Walt Disney Studios

8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
500 S. Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 91521
Parking options: residential streets around lot
Staff contacts: Deborah Wonder, Candice Vega, Danielle Van Lier

WGA Strike . . .

Dear Florida Guild member:

Now more than ever, we must bolster our commitment and keep walking picket lines to let management know that we stand firmly with our brothers and sisters at the WGA. The commitment of actors has been astounding—and our message has been heard loud and clear: . . .

Below find several documents related to the SAG/AFTRA Facts:

• Read President Alan Rosenberg's Letter Here regarding AFTRA ending joint bargaining relationship with SAG here
  http://www.sag.org/member-alerts-6
• SAG Responds to AFTRA’s Termination of Phase One Agreement: Click here for more information http://www.sag.org/2008-14
• Screen Actors Guild National Board of Directors Unanimously . . .

Dear Guild Member:
Now more than ever, we must bolster our commitment and keep walking picket lines to let management know that we stand firmly with our brothers and sisters at the WGA. The commitment of actors has been astounding—and our message has been heard loud and . . .

Dear Guild Member:

Now more than ever, we must bolster our commitment and keep walking picket lines to let management know that we stand firmly with our brothers and sisters at the WGA. The commitment of actors has been astounding—and our message has been heard loud and . . .

On Friday, Dec. 7, the WGA will picket the FremantleMedia headquarters in Burbank. This is the latest action in the Guild’s ongoing efforts to target the international conglomerate to improve substandard working conditions for writers in the entertainment industry’s “reality” TV and game show arena.

Speakers . . .

Dear Guild Member:

Now more than ever, we must bolster our commitment and keep walking picket lines to let management know that we stand firmly with our brothers and sisters at the WGA. The commitment of actors has been astounding—and our message has been heard loud and clear: The WGA’s fight . . .

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Dear Guild Member:

We encourage you, on your own time, to walk any picket line that has been set up by the WGA to show your solidarity. If you are not working (or are on break or lunch) and want to come out to support the WGA picket line, please come . . .

Dear Guild Member:

We encourage you, on your own time, to walk any picket line that has been set up by the WGA to show your solidarity. If you are not working (or are on break or lunch) and want to come out to support the WGA picket line, please come . . .

Dear Guild Member:

We encourage you, on your own time, to walk any picket line that has been set up by the WGA to show your solidarity. If you are not working (or are on break or lunch) and want to come out to support the WGA picket line, please come . . .

LOS ANGELES:

On Friday, Nov. 30, the WGA will pay tribute to the veteran writers, actors and directors of yesteryear and honor those who helped form and shape the unions we are fighting to protect.

Sony Studios in Culver City
10 a.m -Noon

Jasmine Gate (10202 W. Washington Blvd.)
Street parking is available. . . .

We encourage you, on your own time, to walk any picket line that has been set up by the WGA to show your solidarity. If you are not working (or are on break or lunch) and want to come out to support the WGA picket line, please come to one . . .

- No picketing scheduled over Thanksgiving Holidays -

We encourage Guild Members, on your own time, to walk any picket line that has been set up by the WGA to show your solidarity. If you are not working (or are on break or lunch) and want to come out to . . .

We encourage you, on your own time, to walk this picket line set up by the WGA to show your solidarity. If you are not working (or are on break or lunch) and want to come out to support the WGA picket line, please come to . . .

Dear Guild Member:

We encourage you, on your own time, to walk any picket line that has been set up by the WGA to show your solidarity. If you are not working (or are on break or lunch) and want to come out to support the WGA . . .

The WGA will hold a mass rally tomorrow at NBC Burbank. Come out and join your fellow Guild members at 2 p.m. to show support for the WGA.

When you arrive at the location, look for the designated Screen Actors Guild staff member.

Dear Guild Member:

We encourage you, on your own time, to walk any picket . . .

Dear Guild Member:

We encourage you, on your own time, to walk any picket line that has been set up by the WGA to show your solidarity. If you are not working (or are on break or lunch) and want to come out to support the WGA picket line, . . .

In Los Angeles:

NOV. 13 IS ACTOR DAY ON THE WGA PICKET LINES!

Come to Universal Studios tomorrow and show your Screen Actors Guild solidarity for striking WGA writers. In the interest of keeping the TV cameras focused on the strike, WGA has announced that there will be a . . .

In Los Angeles:

NOV. 13 IS ACTOR DAY ON THE WGA PICKET LINES!

Come to Universal Studios tomorrow and show your Screen Actors Guild solidarity for striking WGA writers. In the interest of keeping the TV cameras focused on the . . .

Dear Guild Member:

We encourage you, on your own time, to walk any picket line that has been set up by the WGA to show your solidarity. If you are not working (or are on break or lunch) and want to come out to support the . . .

Emergency Suspension or Termination
Television Series Contracts

The following contract rules apply to performers under series contracts (series regulars) during a strike:

HOLD . . .

November 8, 2007

We encourage you, on your own time, to walk any picket line that has been set up by the WGA to show your solidarity. If you are not working (or are on break or lunch) and want to come out to support the WGA . . .

Los Angeles (Nov. 8, 2007) -- Everybody Love Raymond’s Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, and WGA member/show creator Phil Rosenthal will join writers on the WGA picket line at Paramount Studios today at 10 a.m.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson will make a statement in support of striking WGA . . .

November 7, 2007

We encourage you, on your own time, to walk any picket line that has been set up by the WGA to show your solidarity. If you are not working (or are on break or lunch) and want to come out to support the WGA picket . . .

November 6, 2007

We encourage you, on your own time, to walk any picket line that has been set up by the WGA to show your solidarity. If you are not working (or are on break or lunch) and want to come out to support the WGA picket . . .

November 4, 2007

Screen Actors Guild will have a staff presence at every WGA picket line to ensure that SAG members’ questions are answered.

REMINDER:
If you are contracted to work on a television series or motion picture that continues to produce while the WGA is on . . .

November 2, 2007

To All Screen Actors Guild members:

The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) board and Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) council voted today to call a strike against the film studios and television networks that make up the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers . . .

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Los Angeles Convention Center - November 1, 2007

Thank you for inviting me here tonight. It’s an honor to be with you at this critical time for both our unions. Since I was elected two years ago, Patric, David and I have been working together to . . .

Nov. 8, 2007: Rev. Jesse Jackson, Casts of Ugly Betty and General Hospital, Ray Romano, Phil Rosenthal, and Patricia Heaton Join WGA Picket Line to Support Writers

Nov. 7, 2007: Information on WGA Picket Line Locations for Thursday, Nov. 8

Nov. 6, 2007: Information on WGA . . .

Los Angeles (Oct. 28, 2007) –The National Board of Directors of Screen Actors Guild unanimously approved a statement of support for the Writers Guild of America (WGA) at its plenary meeting in Los Angeles Oct. 27.

Saturday’s resolution, which is included below in full, sounds . . .

Hollywood, CA (October 25, 2007)—Screen Actors Guild today was honored with an Award of Excellence star on Hollywood Boulevard—making it the first union ever to receive this honor. The ceremony, which took place in front of the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, served as the official kick-off event . . .

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Additional Resources Will Strengthen Overall Financial Health, Fund Key Initiatives and Boost Bargaining Clout for 2008 Negotiations

Los Angeles (October 22, 2006) --- The national board of Screen Actors Guild voted by a 98-percent margin today to seek member approval of a dues increase that would strengthen the . . .

Here’s a sampling of what you’ll find in this issue:

• A Letter from Guild President Alan Rosenberg
• A Letter from National Executive Director Doug Allen
• Cover Story: Taking the Mystery Out of New Media
• How Your SAG Elected Government Works for You
• Tips From Casting Directors About Your iActor . . .

Guild Members: Join Us for the Screen Actors Guild 2007 Annual National Membership Meeting and Social Mixer on October 28

When: Sunday, October 28 2007
Social Mixer is 1-2 p.m.
Meeting is 2-5 p.m.

Where: Marriott Los Angeles Downtown Hotel, 333 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (In . . .

(October 17, 2007) - Come bask in the glow of your star. After 75 years of exemplary work by Screen Actor Guild members, you've earned it!

On Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 11 a.m., the Hollywood Historic Trust will present an Award of Excellence star to Screen . . .

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New York (October 4, 2007)—Screen Actors Guild member Joan Warren died September 26 after a long illness. Warren was a Screen Actors Guild National Board member and New York Board member from 1978-1984. She went on to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Screen Actors . . .

Los Angeles (September 27, 2007)– In response to a formal joint letter sent today to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin J. Martin from House Subcommittee on Telecommunications Chairman Edward J. Markey and House Subcommittee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Henry A. Waxman, which raises concerns . . .

September 21, 2007

Dear Screen Actors Guild Member:

On September 4, 2007, Screen Actors Guild joined film industry unions, small businesses and the Film & Television Action Committee (FTAC) to file a petition under Section 301(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 with the Office of the U.S. Trade . . .

Guild Also Announces Results of National Board Elections

Los Angeles (September 20, 2007)—Screen Actors Guild today announced results of elections for its top two elected positions. Alan Rosenberg will serve a second term as Screen Actors Guild President and Connie Stevens, who ran unopposed, will continue as secretary-treasurer. . . .

TMZ is a Non-AFTRA Production

Los Angeles (September 20, 2007) --- Screen Actors Guild members are hereby advised that American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) does NOT have a contract for TMZ, a broadcast syndication “infotainment” TV series produced by TMZ Productions, Inc., A.K.A. Harvey . . .

Los Angeles (September 19, 2007) – The following statement was issued today from Screen Actors Guild’s Young Performers Committee.

“As the reality show Kid Nation debuts tonight—claiming to show children building a better world—here is the true reality: Kid Nation has taken a step backwards in terms . . .

Los Angeles (September 14, 2007)—Screen Actors Guild is proud to announce the use of Guild talent in the highly anticipated webisodic production quarterlife, set to debut November 11 on MySpaceTV.com.

Produced under a SAG contract and created by Emmy-winning producers Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick, quarterlife is one of . . .

Screen Actors Guild Press Conference – September 5, 2007

Good Morning. I’m Gretchen Koerner – an actor, a Screen Actors Guild member and the Chair of the Screen Actors Guild National Legislative Committee.

“Americans Lose Jobs.”

We’ve become so used to hearing it that it is no longer a headline. . . .

Washington D.C. (September 4, 2007) — Screen Actors Guild signed on to a petition under Section 301(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 filed with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative challenging Canadian film incentives. The petition argues that American entertainment industry workers have been significantly . . .

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Screen Actors Guild is pleased to offer our talented members the chance to go from download to debut. Become one of the Faces of iActor, . . .

Los Angeles (August 21, 2007)—Screen Actors Guild announced today it has mailed out national election ballots to its members. All ballots must be returned to the assigned post office box by 6:30 a.m. (PDT) September 20. Elections results are expected to be announced that evening.

Members who do . . .

Los Angeles (August 16, 2007)—Screen Actors Guild today announced the promotion of Rebecca Yee to national director of affirmative action/diversity and senior equal employment opportunity counsel effective August 27, 2007. Yee will head the Guild’s Affirmative Action/Diversity Department and will report to SAG General Counsel . . .

The Constitution was amended on July 28, 2007 by the SAG National Board of Directors to: 1) make provisions consistent with the recent dues referendum and 2) update the term “sexual preference” to “sexual orientation, or gender identity”.

The National Board approved amendments to Article IV., Section 7.C. and Article XIV., . . .

Member Caucuses to be held in Miami, Chicago, New York & Hollywood on August 16

All paid-up* Guild members who have worked in New Media productions for the Internet and Mobile Devices or have seen their work exhibited on these platforms are urged to attend.

It is very important . . .

Los Angeles (July 31, 2007) – Marcia Smith, executive director of the SAG Foundation, reported that one-hundred scholarships at $4,000.00 each were awarded to members and children of members for the 2007 scholarship competition.

The Dales Scholarship Program was established in 1973 to honor John L. Dales, who . . .

Los Angeles (July 25, 2007)—Screen Actors Guild today released the official list of candidates for its upcoming national officer and national board elections. National president and secretary-treasurer positions are up for election, both of which carry two-year terms. Approximately 1/3 of the total 69 national board seats . . .

Submissions to be Accepted Online or by Mail

14th Annual SAG Awards™ will be Simulcast on TNT and TBS on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008

Los Angeles, California – Submissions for the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® nominations open Monday, July 16, and continue until 5 p.m. (PST), Tuesday, . . .

(July 9, 2007) - Screen Actors Guild is the first labor union to receive an Award of Excellence Star and is only the fifth organization ever to receive a star. The SAG Foundation will be honoring the Screen Actors Guild’s 75th anniversary and the Award of . . .

En Espanol

SCREEN ACTORS GUILD HAS SET UP A HOTLINE FOR REPORTING SPANISH LANGUAGE NON-UNION COMMERCIALS: (888) 297-4SAG (4724)

When should you use the hotline?

• If you attend a casting session for a Spanish Language commercial and you are not sure if they are a SAG . . .

(National Tour - Industrial)

(June 6, 2007)---Screen Actors Guild, Actors' Equity Association, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, American Guild of Musical Artists and American Guild of Variety Artists members are advised that Equity does not have a contract for the upcoming national industrial tour, . . .

June 4, 2007, LOS ANGELES - The American Federation of Television & Radio Artists, Directors Guild of America, Screen Actors Guild, and Writers Guilds of America, East and West jointly responded today to an Appeals Court decision overturning a new FCC policy on decency standards.

In a . . .

Study’s Findings to be Considered in 2008 Contract Negotiations

New York and Los Angeles (May 31, 2007) – Screen Actors Guild (SAG), the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) and the advertising industry’s ANA/AAAA Joint Policy Committee on Broadcast Talent Union Relations (JPC) today announced . . .

The Only Labor Union Ever Honored With a Star

Los Angeles (May 10, 2007)—Screen Actors Guild (SAG) announced today that it will receive an Award of Excellence star on Hollywood Boulevard from the Hollywood Historic Trust. SAG is the first labor union to receive this honor.

The Award . . .

Phil Rosenthal Testifies on behalf of Screen Actors Guild and Writers Guild of America, West at House Telecommunications and Internet Subcommittee Hearing on “The Future of Video”

Washington, D.C. (May 10, 2007)—Screen Actors Guild member Phil Rosenthal, creator and executive producer of Everybody Loves Raymond, testified today . . .

Los Angeles (May 2, 2007)—Screen Actors Guild today announced the promotion of Mark Friedlander to director of new media, effective May 21, 2007. Friedlander will head the Guild’s newly formed new media department and will report to Pamm Fair, SAG’s deputy national executive director. “Mark’s . . .

Los Angeles (April 30, 2007)—–The Board of Directors of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation today announced the appointment of Valerie Harper to the Foundation Board. The Board of Directors is the policy-making body that oversees the programs and charitable functions of the Foundation.

A veteran of stage, television and film, . . .

Tampa (April 30, 2007)—Screen Actors Guild (SAG), along with other entertainment industry groups, testified at an FCC Public Hearing regarding media ownership held today at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center in Tampa, Florida.

The purpose of the hearing was to fully involve the public in the . . .

Los Angeles (April 27, 2007)—“Screen Actors Guild mourns the loss of industry leader, Jack Valenti. The consummate champion for creative rights, Jack fought on our behalf for decades. Whether the issue was piracy, first amendment rights or FCC fines, Jack Valenti was the voice heard . . .

Los Angeles (April 12, 2007)—Screen Actors Guild today announced the appointment of Jeffrey Bennett as deputy general counsel based in SAG’s New York office, effective May 1, 2007. Bennett currently serves as counsel at SAG’s national headquarters in Los Angeles. In his new position, he . . .

Updated April 2007 SAG Constitution and By-Laws.

The Constitution was amended on April 22, 2007 by the SAG National Board of Directors to: 1) establish a system for the appointment of delegates to serve at the Electoral Convention of the Associated Actors and Artistes of America (“4As”), . . .

Paul Petersen, Aimee Teegarden, Daryl Sabara, Justin Shenkarow and other celebrity guests in attendance at event.

Los Angeles (March 31, 2007)—The Screen Actors Guild Young Performers Committee today held an indoor carnival and informational fair to mark the launch of the Young Performers Handbook—an important resource for . . .

LOS ANGELES (March 30, 2007) – Screen Actors Guild (SAG) today announced that longtime SAG member Scott Wilson has been selected to receive the Hollywood Division’s prestigious Ralph Morgan Award. Wilson has been a Screen Actors Guild member for more than 40 years and has generously . . .