Press Releases 2007

Los Angeles (December 28, 2007) — “We are pleased that Worldwide Pants has reached an independent agreement with the WGA and The Late Show with David Letterman and Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson will be back on the air with their WGA writing staffs,” said Rosenberg.

The SAG offices will be closed on Monday, Dec. 31 and Tuesday, Jan. 1.

We wish everyone a happy and safe New Year.

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.

Tickets to the SAG Awards™ Telecast and Gala, Red Carpet Bleacher Seats, VIP Backstage Tours and Unique Collectibles Auctioned to the Public at www.sagawards.org/auction to Benefit the SAG Foundation

Tomorrow, Dec. 19 at 7:30 a.m. is a Special Meeting of the Los Angeles City Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee at City Hall Regarding the Economic Impact of the WGA Strike

SAG members are invited to attend and show support
(NO PICKET SIGNS PERMITTED)

There will be no WGA picket lines tomorrow; however there is a Special Meeting of the Los Angeles City Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee at City Hall at 7:30 a.m. regarding the economic impact of the WGA strike.

Information on WGA Strike Locations for Tuesday, December 18

If you've ever worked on any of the “Law and Order” series or if you’ve ever wanted to—come support the WGA writers who write the shows that keep work in New York. Join the WGA on the picket line for “Crime Writers Join For Justice” at Foley Square.

Tuesday, December 18th
Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Thomas Paine Park in Foley Square

December 16, 2007

Dear Screen Actors Guild Members:

Thank you one and all.

You have shown extraordinary dedication to your union and to the Writers Guild of America. Your strength and solidarity in support of the striking writers inspired me to write the message of support (see below) which I will send to the members of the WGA today.

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 is our fight.

MONDAY, DEC. 17

Warner Bros. Studios
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91522
Meeting Place: Gate 2-3 on Olive

NOMINATIONS FOR SCREEN ACTORS GUILD’S NEW HONORS FOR
STUNT ENSEMBLES TO BE ANNOUNCED BY SAG AWARDS™
COMMITTEE MEMBERS JOBETH WILLIAMS AND DARYL ANDERSON
ON DEC. 20 AT 8:50 AM ET / 5:50 AM PT, WEBCAST LIVE ON TNT.TV
AND TBS.COM

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NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF COLLATERAL
(California Commercial Code Section 9613)

New Mexico Guild members: Join WGA members on Thursday, December 13 to stand and deliver the strike message that is affecting the broadcast and entertainment industry nationwide!

SAG members will hand out leaflets and inform the public of the WGA struggle in Albuquerque. The national commitment of actors has been astounding—and our message has been heard loud and clear: The WGA’s fight is our fight.

Make plans to show your support for your fellow creative artists. Wear your SAG t-shirt or hat and walk the line with those who write them!

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: The WGA’s fight is our fight.

Join WGA members on Thursday, December 13 to stand and deliver the strike message that is affecting the broadcast and entertainment industry nationwide!

Books & Books
935 Lincoln Road

Seattle Guild members: Join WGA members and the King County Labor Council Unions on Friday, December 14 to stand and deliver the strike message that is affecting the broadcast and entertainment industry nationwide!

SAG members will hand out leaflets and inform the public of the WGA struggle in Seattle. The national commitment of actors has been astounding—and our message has been heard loud and clear: The WGA’s fight is our fight.

Texas Guild members: Join WGA members on Thursday, December 13 to stand and deliver the strike message that is affecting the broadcast and entertainment industry nationwide!

SAG members will hand out leaflets and inform the public of the WGA struggle in both Austin and Dallas. The national commitment of actors has been astounding—and our message has been heard loud and clear: The WGA’s fight is our fight.

Make plans to show your support for your fellow creative artists. Wear your SAG t-shirt or hat and walk the line with those who write them!

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 is our fight.

Tuesday, December 11 is “Bring an Actor
Friend to the Picket Lines” Day at all WGA picket line locations.

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 is our fight.

On Wednesday, December 12, the WGA Black Writers Committee is hosting Diversity Picketing Day at the Paramount location. Everyone is welcome to join. Remember, it’s our differences that make our guilds strong, so come out to show your support.

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 is our fight.

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.

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 is our fight.

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 to one of the following locations.

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

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 to one of the following locations.

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

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 to one of the following locations.

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

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.
Staff Contact: Seneca Scott.

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

SAG Constitution and By-Laws -- Updated October 2007

The Constitution was amended on October 27, 2007 by the SAG National Board of Directors to make non-substantive corrections to the following articles: Article IV., Section 7., and Article V., Section 1.H.2.c., Article VIII., Section 1.A.1.b.iv., Article VIII., Section 7.C. and Article XI., Section 2.

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 of the following locations.

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

- 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 support the WGA picket line, please come to one of the following locations. When you arrive at the location, please look for the designated Screen Actors Guild staff member.

NOVEMBER 26 & 27:

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 the following

SONY PLAZA
56th and Madison
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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

REMINDER:

Dear Guild Member:

WGA March & Rally Scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 20 on Hollywood Blvd.

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

LABOR SOLIDARITY WITH WRITERS – MARCH AND RALLY DOWN HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD
1 p.m. – Assemble at Hollywood Blvd. and Ivar Ave.

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.

NBC Studio

3000 W. Alameda, Burbank


2
p.m.

- No WGA strike location in New York -

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 to one of the following locations.

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

In Los Angeles:

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 to one of the following locations.

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

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 "Picketing with the Stars" rally on Tuesday, November 13, from 12-2 p.m.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

Main Gates 1, 2 and 3 (all
gates off of Lankershim Blvd.)

12-2 p.m.

SAG staff
coordinators will be at the site

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 "Picketing with the Stars" rally on Tuesday, November 13, from 12-2

Emergency Suspension or Termination
Television Series Contracts

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

HOLD

• The Producer may continue to pay the performer their full salary. This will keep the performer on hold during any suspension and all terms of their personal service agreement will remain in full force and effect.

SUSPENSION

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 to one of the following locations. When you arrive at the location, look for the designated Screen Actors Guild staff member.

REMINDER:

Emergency Suspension or Termination
Television Series Contracts

REMARKS OF ABBY DYLAN
Screen Actors Guild SAG National Board of Directors
Chair, SAG Regional Branch Division Legislative Committee

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING ON MEDIA OWNERSHIP

Seattle, Washington
November 9, 2007

Guild Members: A Message from SAG President Alan Rosenberg on the WGA Strike and Information on WGA Rally and Pickets for Friday, November 9

November 8, 2007

Dear Screen Actors Guild members,

First, let me thank the hundreds of SAG members who have been on the WGA picket lines in Los Angeles and New York. Rank-and-file members and entire casts of SAG shows have been extraordinary in support of WGA striking writers. The WGA is extremely grateful for your solidarity, as am I.

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 picket line, please come to one of the following locations. When you arrive at the location, look for the designated Screen Actors Guild staff member as indicated below.

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 writers today at 11 a.m. at Paramount Studios (Windsor Gate). Joining Rev. Jackson will be WGAW President Patric M. Verrone and fellow Writers Guild members.

PARAMOUNT STUDIOS

5555 Melrose Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90038

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 line, please come to one of the following locations. When you arrive at the location, look for the designated Screen Actors Guild staff member as indicated below.

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 line, please come to one of the following locations. When you arrive at the location, look for the designated Screen Actors Guild staff member as indicated below.

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 strike, you are obligated by your personal service agreement and the “No Strike” clause in our collective bargaining agreements, to go to work.

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 (AMPTP) on Monday, November 5.

Please read this notice carefully as it outlines important instructions and information for all 120,000 Screen Actors Guild members.

Los Angeles Convention Center - November 1, 2007

Los Angeles Convention Center - November 1, 2007

NEWEST CASTING DATA SHOWS HIGHEST ETHNIC MINORITY REPRESENTATION ON RECORD

Los Angeles (October 29, 2007)—Following a fifteen year trend, non-Caucasian performers made incremental gains over the past two years, although mostly represented in supporting roles, according to the latest casting data collected and analyzed by Screen Actors Guild (SAG) in 2005 and 2006. Casting data for women and senior performers has remained relatively unchanged.

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 a resounding note of support for the WGA from the highest elected body of Screen Actors Guild.

SCREEN ACTORS GUILD STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR THE 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 a resounding note of support for the WGA from the highest elected body of Screen Actors Guild.

SCREEN ACTORS GUILD STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR THE WGA

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 for the Guild’s year-long 75th anniversary celebration. The star is located at 7018 Hollywood Boulevard.

Click here to see video of the ceremony

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

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

• A Letter from Guild President Alan Rosenberg
• Cover Story: Taking the Mystery Out of New Media
• How Your SAG Elected Government Works for You
• Tips From Casting Directors About Your iActor Profile
• ... and much more!

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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 the Grand Ballroom)

(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 Actors Guild—making it the first guild ever to receive this honor.

Screen Actors Guild Applauds Senator Sheila Kuehl and Governor Schwarzenegger For Reaffirming California’s Postmortem Publicity Rights Law

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 Guild-Producers Pension and Health Plan from October 1982 until her death. As a trustee she was especially active on the Finance Committee of the Plans, including a period as its chairperson.

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.

CHARLES DURNING HONORED WITH 2007 SCREEN ACTORS GUILD LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

44th Annual Accolade to be Presented During the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® Simulcast on TNT and TBS on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008

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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 Representative. The petition argues that Canadian film subsidies violate trade law, and that American entertainment industry workers have been significantly harmed by incentives designed to lure media production from the United States to Canada.

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 Representative. The petition argues that Canadian film subsidies violate trade law, and that American entertainment industry workers have been significantly harmed by incentives designed to lure media production from the United States to Canada.

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. Both will serve two year terms beginning September 25.

Hollywood Division 2007 election results

New York Division 2007 election results

Philadelphia Branch 2007 election results

Regional Branch Division 2007 election results

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 Levin Productions, Inc. and hosted by Harvey Levin.

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 of children’s rights.

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.

REMARKS OF ABBY DYLAN
Screen Actors Guild SAG National Board of Directors
Chair, SAG Regional Branch Division Legislative Committee

Seattle, Washington
November 9, 2007

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. Well, I am saying it to you again today -- before it becomes a punch line.

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 harmed by the incentives designed to lure media production from the United States to Canada.

WILL ONE OF THEM BE YOURS?
If it is, you'll be featured in an online gallery on the sag.org website and in Screen Actor magazine.

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, a diverse ensemble of Guild talent that will be profiled on the SAG Web site and appear in educational outreach efforts for iActor. All Screen Actors Guild members in good standing qualify to participate in the Faces of iActor opportunity.

WILL ONE OF THEM BE YOURS?

If it is, you'll be featured in an online gallery on the sag.org website and in Screen Actor magazine.

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 not receive a ballot or wish to request a replacement ballot may call Screen Actors Guild’s Membership Department at (323) 549-6787.

Los Angeles (August 21, 2007) – Actor Robert Guillaume became the fifth recipient of the Ivy Bethune Tri-Union Diversity Award on August 20. The Equal Ethnic Opportunities committees of Screen Actors Guild, the Actors Equity Association and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists jointly selected the Tony and Emmy award-winning actor for his work both on and off screen.

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 Duncan Crabtree-Ireland.

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., Section 3.f.

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Los Angeles (August 21, 2007) – Actor Robert Guillaume became the fifth recipient of the Ivy Bethune Tri-Union Diversity Award on August 20. The Equal Ethnic Opportunities committees of Screen Actors Guild, the Actors Equity Association and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists jointly selected the Tony and Emmy award-winning actor for his work both on and off screen.

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 served as Screen Actors Guild Executive Secretary for 37 years. Since 1974, 943 scholarships have been granted to members and children of members to assist them in pursuing their educational goals.

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 that the Joint New Media Subcommittee begins to understand member needs in this area. Your participation is vital to the future of the TV/Theatrical contract.

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 served as Screen Actors Guild Executive Secretary for 37 years. Since 1974, 943 scholarships have been granted to members and children of members to assist them in pursuing their educational goals.

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 are open for election this year.

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, Oct. 30, it was announced today by SAG AwardsTM Committee Chair Yale Summers.

(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 Excellence Star. The SAG Foundation is accepting donations to raise funds for the Foundation, and its programs, as well as the installation and maintenance of the star.

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?

SAG HA ESTABLECIDO UNA LÍNEA TELEFÓNICA GRATUITA PARA DENUNCIAR COMERCIALES NON-UNION PRODUCIDOS EN ESPAÑOL.

1-888-297-4SAG (4724)

SAG HA ESTABLECIDO UNA LÍNEA TELEFÓNICA GRATUITA PARA DENUNCIAR COMERCIALES NON-UNION PRODUCIDOS EN ESPAÑOL.

1-888-297-4SAG (4724)

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.

Study’s Findings to be Considered in 2008 Contract Negotiations

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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 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.

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”

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 expertise in new media and interactive contracts, combined with his knowledge of emerging technologies and his legal background, make him the perfect choice for this new position,” Fair said.

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.

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.

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 throughout the world, and someone we could always count on to stand with Screen Actors Guild. I am proud to have known him.

Each member of Screen Actors Guild owes a debt of gratitude to Jack Valenti, and we offer our heartfelt sympathy to the Valenti family.”

David Viviano to Head Screen Actors Guild’s Newly Formed Research and Economics Department

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 will report to SAG General Counsel Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and will be responsible for managing the operations of the Guild’s New York-based legal staff, as well as oversight of all legal affairs and strategy in the eastern U.S.

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”), 2) change the quorum requirement for the conduct of business at National Board meetings and 3) allow each Division the autonomy to appoint its own member representatives to national committees.

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

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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 given of his time and expertise in service to the Guild’s membership and all actors.

First Meeting of Hollywood Division held February 20, 2007

First Meeting of New York Division scheduled for April 11, 2007

Los Angeles (March 15, 2007)—Screen Actors Guild has formed a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Actors Caucus to provide support to LGBT actors and to educate the SAG membership, industry and public on LGBT actors’ issues, as well as to work towards ending discrimination against LGBT actors in the workplace.

The 14th Annual SAG Awards will air Sunday, January 27, 2008 and nominations will be announced December 20, 2007.

For a full listing of key dates, please visit the SAG Awards web site.

Los Angeles (February 16, 2007)— Screen Actors Guild National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Doug Allen announced today that Ray W. Rodriguez has accepted the position of Deputy National Executive Director of Contracts, effective February 19, 2007. Rodriguez has been SAG’s deputy general counsel since March of 2004. In his new position, Rodriguez will report directly to Allen and will oversee the Guild’s contract departments, which includes the responsibility for negotiation and enforcement of all collective bargaining agreements.

Los Angeles (February 16, 2007)—The following is a statement from the Directors Guild of America (DGA), International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and Writers Guild of America (WGA) in response to today’s announcement by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, L.A. City Council President Pro Tempore Wendy Greuel, and City Council Member Jan Perry on the findings of a City/County-commissioned study by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp.

Los Angeles and New York (February 15, 2007)--The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW), the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE), and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) applaud Chairman George Miller and the House Education and Labor Committee for their support of the Employee Free Choice Act (HR-800), which aims to enable workers, including writers and other creative artists, to bargain for improved wages, benefits, and working conditions by giving workers the freedom to choose whether to join a union without employer interference.

Los Angeles (February 15, 2007)—In a national vote completed today, members of Screen Actors Guild voted overwhelmingly to approve a dues and initiation fee increase. The membership voted 68 percent to 32 percent in favor of the proposed structure. Twenty-seven percent of the approximately 114,000 paid-up SAG members who received ballots voted. The final vote was certified this afternoon by Integrity Voting Systems in Everett, Washington.

The Guild’s free, searchable online casting directory is open for resume submissions and will launch to the industry in spring 2007.

Los Angeles (February 13, 2007)--Screen Actors Guild today announced the member launch of iActor, its free online casting directory. All active, paid-up Guild members can now upload their headshots, resumes, video clips and audio clips to create individual iActor profiles that will be searchable by casting professionals when the site launches to the industry this spring.

When Screen Actors Guild’s revolutionary online casting directory iActor rolls out to casting directors and industry professionals, will you be there?

Unlike other online casting services, iActor features exclusively SAG members…making it the only site casting directors need to find professional actors.

You can display your résumé, headshots, audio clips and video reels. You can even email a copy of your résumé to anyone.

Best of all, it’s free!

Ed Asner, Patty Duke, Melissa Gilbert, Barry Gordon, Richard Masur, Kathleen Nolan, William Schallert and Alan Rosenberg will spearhead plans for the 75th anniversary events.

Los Angeles (February 9, 2007)— Screen Actors Guild President Alan Rosenberg today announced the formation of the Guild’s 75th Anniversary Task Force. The Guild will celebrate the anniversary in 2008, and plans are underway for several nationwide events.

(February 9, 2007)—The following is a statement from Screen Actors Guild (SAG), the Directors Guild of America (DGA) and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) in response to today’s ruling by the Department of the Treasury (Internal Revenue Service) that participations and residual payments must be considered “production costs” for the purpose of calculating the $15 million production limit stipulated in the federal production incentive (Section 181) contained in the American JOBS Creation Act of 2004.

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 Location Information for
Friday, February 8

New York

12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Time Warner Center
(Columbus Circle)

REMINDER:

View the list of studios and payroll houses with their W-2 hotlines and/or change-of-address fax.

Tracking Down Your W-2

Los Angeles (February 1, 2007)—Screen Actors Guild today announced that Pamela Greenwalt has been named communications executive director, effective February 26, 2007. Greenwalt comes to the Guild from ULLICO Inc. in Washington D.C. where she was vice president, corporate marketing communications.

Greenwalt will be based at the Guild’s Los Angeles national headquarters and will report to Pamm Fair, deputy national executive director.

Register with iActor, Screen Actors Guild's Free Online Casting Directory

January 31, 2007 -- Starting later this month, you will be able to create your online resume, upload headshots, and upload media in the iActor area of the SAG 24/7 Web site. Here's what you need to know to get started:

(Chamber Music Plus, Orchestra New England, Producers, Harry Clark, Artistic Director)

(January 19, 2007)---The AFL-CIO is asking union families to boycott the Blue Man Group, a theatrical production company headquartered in Las Vegas running shows concurrently in five U.S. cities: Las Vegas, Boston, New York, Chicago and Orlando. The company also produces Blue Man shows in London, Berlin and Toronto.

Ballots to be Returned No Later Than February 15, 2007

Los Angeles (January 16, 2007)-Ballots and referendum information regarding the proposed new dues structure and important changes to the Screen Actors Guild Constitution and By-Laws were mailed today to all eligible voting members of the Guild. Returned ballots must be received by U.S. mail at the assigned P.O. Box in Everett, Washington no later than 5 p.m. (PST) on Thursday, February 15, 2007. A simple majority of those who vote in favor is required for the referendum to pass.

Hats! A Musical Celebration is a Non-Equity Production

(January 10, 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 Actors' Equity Association does NOT have a contract for Hats! A Musical Celebration , performing at Harrah's in New Orleans, Louisiana.

SAG, AEA, AFTRA, AGMA, and AGVA members may NOT accept employment in this production without an Equity contract.

Los Angeles (January 9, 2007)—Doug Allen has officially assumed the helm of Screen Actors Guild as its new national executive director and chief negotiator, as of Monday, January 8.

(January 8, 2007)---Screen Actors Guild extends its full support to ACTRA and stands in solidarity with ACTRA’s membership during their strike. The Guild will vigorously resist any efforts by struck employers to relocate productions to the USA and will, to the fullest extent permitted by law, prohibit the acceptance of struck work by Guild members.

Los Angeles (January 4, 2007)----Nominations for the 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® for outstanding performances in 2006 in five film and eight primetime television categories were announced today at the Pacific Design Center’s SilverScreen Theater.

Screen Actors Guild President Alan Rosenberg introduced Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy ) and Elijah Wood (Bobby, Happy Feet), who announced the nominees for this year’s Actors®.

To see a complete list of nominees visit www.sagawards.org.