Press Releases 2008
No One Has Our Proxy
SAG Represents Actors
Screen Actors Guild – AMPTP Mediation Fails
SAG Seeks Strike Authorization
Los Angeles (Nov. 22, 2008) -- Screen Actors Guild today issued the following statement in response to the failure of federal mediation:
Read MoreScreen Actors Guild Announces the Howard Keel Award Selectees
Los Angeles, CA (November 10, 2008) - The Regional Branch Division (RBD) of Screen Actors Guild (SAG) established the Howard Keel Award to honor RBD members who have made significant contributions to the welfare and benefit of professional actors in their Branch and reaffirmed the status of the SAG RBD as part of a national union.
Read MoreLos Angeles, CA (October 31, 2008) – The Screen Actors Guild National Negotiating Committee will meet with the mediator assigned by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service on November 5.
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Los Angeles, (October 28, 2008) - Screen Actors Guild National LGBT and Hollywood Legislative committees voted to oppose California ballot Proposition 8. Committee members took the action supporting the constitutional rights of same-sex couples to wed in the state of California as part of the Guild’s ongoing anti-discrimination efforts.
Read MoreLos Angeles, (October 24, 2008) -- Screen Actors Guild President Alan Rosenberg, National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Doug Allen and Deputy National Executive Director for Contracts Ray Rodriguez met with Juan Carlos Gonzalez this afternoon at SAG headquarters in Los Angeles to discuss Screen Actors Guild’s request for mediation and the possibilities regarding the resumption of negotiations. It is our understanding that Mr. Gonzalez is going to meet with AMPTP representatives next Thursday.
Los Angeles (October 20, 2008)—The Screen Actors Guild National Board of Directors meeting in Los Angeles Saturday, October 18, approved a proposed agreement outlining conditions to permit joint bargaining with AFTRA for the Commercials Contracts under the terms of the Phase 1 agreement.
Read MoreLos Angeles (October 19, 2008) – The Screen Actors Guild National Board of Directors today passed the following resolution at its quarterly plenary in Los Angeles:
“In hopes of moving the Theatrical and TV negotiations forward, the national board hereby takes the following actions:
SAG will formally request a federal mediator be brought into the negotiations.
Read MoreLos Angeles (October, 17, 2008) - Screen Actors Guild announced the results of the division elections for the union's three national vice presidents. At meetings held on October 6, the Hollywood Division Board elected Anne-Marie Johnson as 1st national vice-president; and the New York Division Board re-elected New York Division President Sam Freed, as 2nd national vice president. At its meeting today, the Regional Branch Division Board elected David Hartley-Margolin as 3rd national vice president.
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SAG, AFTRA and AEA Announce the I AM PWD Campaign
Inclusion in the Arts Media of People with Disabilities
Announcement Recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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Read MoreLos Angeles, CA (Oct. 3, 2008) -- Screen Actors Guild today released the following statement regarding the passage of the federal incentive package:
“Screen Actors Guild applauds the passage of this important jobs incentive. We believe there is no better time than now to support American workers and American jobs.”
Pamm Fair, Deputy National Executive Director, Screen Actors Guild
Contact:
Pamela Greenwalt
Screen Actors Guild
(323) 440-2892
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Simultaneous 3-city news conference to announce the I AM PWD campaign — a global effort of Screen Actors Guild, AFTRA and Actors’ Equity Association to promote media access, inclusion and equal employment opportunities for actors, broadcasters and sound recording artists with disabilities. Working with allies in the non-profit civil rights and advocacy community and the labor movement, the I AM PWD campaign will educate the public, encourage the industry and inspire and advocate for universal media access for people with disabilities.
Read More45th Annual Accolade to be Presented During the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® Simulcast on TNT and TBS on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009
Read MoreSAG NATIONAL TV/THEATRICAL NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE PASSES ADVISORY MOTION TO NATIONAL BOARD
Los Angeles, CA (October 1, 2008) – The National TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee of Screen Actors Guild today passed the following advisory motion to the National Board:
“Whereas, Screen Actors Guild has been and remains willing and able to continue formal and continuous negotiations with the AMPTP and the employers, with the intention of reaching a mutually-acceptable deal; and
Read MoreScreen Actors Guild President Alan Rosenberg released the following statement on the passing of Paul Newman:
“Paul Newman was a vibrant and dynamic person -- an actor of extraordinary talent and a philanthropist of intense commitment. His passing is a tremendous loss to the entertainment industry, his fans around the world and to the art of acting.
Read MoreClick here to view ACTRA press release
JOINT SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AND AFTRA MEMBERSHIP EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS
REGARDING THE BOOZ ALLEN STUDY ON THE COMMERCIALS CONTRACT TO BE HELD IN ADVANCE OF THE START OF COMMERCIALS NEGOTIATIONS PREPARATION
All paid-up SCREEN ACTORS GUILD and AFTRA members in good standing with their Unions are urged to attend these important Membership Educational Meetings.
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SAG MEMBERS SUPPORT NEGOTIATING TEAM
87.27% SAY NO WAY TO THE AMPTP’S JUNE 30 OFFER
Los Angeles, September 17, 2008 - The Screen Actors Guild National Negotiating Committee met today and was given the results of the SAG mail-in poll by National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator, Doug Allen.
87.27% of the10,298 SAG members who responded to the poll said the union should continue bargaining in an effort to achieve a fair contract. 12.73% of those who responded said they would accept the terms presented in the AMPTP’s June 30th offer to SAG.
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Los Angeles (September 17, 2008) ---
Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) released the following statement of support for the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) in its bargaining with representatives from the Institute of Communications Agencies (ICA) and the Association of Canadian Advertisers (ACA):
Read MoreAlan Rosenberg Statement on the Passing of Don LaFontaine
Los Angeles, Sept. 2, 2008 — Screen Actors Guild today released the following statement from President Alan Rosenberg on the passing of Don LaFontaine:
“Don was a phenomenal actor and a prodigious and amazing voice talent who could, like the best voice artists, make any material uniquely his own. His contributions on and off “mic” enriched the profession and Screen Actors Guild. He will be greatly missed by all of us. Our thoughts go out to his loved ones at this difficult time.”
Read MoreAugust 29, 2008
Dear Screen Actors Guild Member:
As Labor Day approaches, please take a moment to consider the extraordinary contributions of the founders of our Guild who, 75 years ago, put courage and conviction to the test in creating this union. Standing up to studios has never been easy. For our founders in 1933, it was really tough, but strength, unity and commitment to the goal won out and Screen Actors Guild was incorporated June 30, 1933.
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Performers’ Unions and Advertising Industry Agree to Extend
Commercials Contracts for Six Months, through March 31, 2009
New York and Los Angeles (August 27, 2008) – 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 jointly announced an agreement to extend, through March 31, 2009, the terms of their Commercials Contracts.
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Statement of Screen Actors Guild National Executive Director Doug Allen on the Passing of the Legendary Gene Upshaw
Los Angeles, August 21, 2008 — The following statement by Screen Actors Guild National Executive Director Doug Allen on the passing of the legendary Gene Upshaw was posted today. Allen was a close personal friend and associate of Upshaw’s working as Assistant Executive Director with the NFL Players Association for more than 2 decades.
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Screen Actors Guild Releases Official List of Candidates for National Board Seats
Los Angeles (August 5, 2008) -- Screen Actors Guild today released the official list of candidates for its upcoming national board elections. Ballots for all eligible SAG members in Hollywood and New York will be mailed on August 19. The ballots will be tabulated on September 18 and the election results are expected to be announced that evening. Approximately 1/3 of the total 69 national board seats are open for election this year.
Read MoreDear Screen Actors Guild Member,
Your negotiators are working every day to successfully conclude negotiations for a successor agreement to our TV/Theatrical contract. We have not yet closed the gap with the employers’ negotiators, but National President Alan Rosenberg, the National Negotiating Committee co-chairs from the Regional Branch Division, New York and Hollywood and I remain focused on this effort.
Read MoreThe Guild has received checks for the following members which were either dishonored by the bank or which were never deposited due to the filing of bankruptcy by Axium. As a result, all members on this list (click here to view list) should file a Proof of Claim by following the instructions provided in the member alert section of this website.
Read MoreDear Screen Actors Guild Member:
SAG TALK IS HERE!
We’ve launched a new zone on the SAG website -- It’s called SAG Talk and it’s where you will find interesting and topical news and information for SAG members.
Please take a moment and visit SAG Talk at http://www.sag.org/sag-talk to read the following posts:
1. Our response to the AMPTP’s recent statement. Our response is up first, but if you want to read the AMPTP’s statement just scroll down a bit.
Read MoreDear Screen Actors Guild Member,
The Screen Actors Guild National Board of Directors met Saturday and passed a resolution reaffirming its support for the National Negotiating Committee.
The resolution passed unanimously with a vote of 68 – 0 and states:
It is a core principle of Screen Actors Guild --
That no non-union work shall be authorized to be done under any Screen Actors Guild agreement and;
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SAG National Board Resolution Reaffirms Importance of Jurisdiction Over All New Media Productions and
Residuals for All Made-For-New Media Programs
July 26, 2008
Los Angeles, July 26, 2008 -- The National Board of Directors of Screen Actors Guild passed the following resolution at its meeting today:
It is a core principle of Screen Actors Guild --
That no non-union work shall be authorized to be done under any Screen Actors Guild agreement and;
Read MoreIn June, a casting call for James Dean and Marilyn Monroe look-alikes went out for a Mercedes, Japan, commercial. During this process, the casting director was actively searching for a signatory to represent this foreign advertiser and enable this production to utilize professional performers under a SAG contract.
Read MoreIf you received payroll checks through Axium that were not honored when Axium filed for Bankruptcy in January, 2008, and if you have not otherwise been paid in full for any such amounts owed by your signatory producer that used Axium as its payroll house, then you should file a Proof of Claim with the Bankruptcy Court. All such Proofs of Claim must be received by August 15, 2008; failure to file a timely proof of claim will prevent you from recovering any money from the bankruptcy process.
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Los Angeles, July 16, 2008 – Small contingents of the negotiating committees for Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers met for two hours today at AMPTP headquarters in Sherman Oaks. Both parties agreed to keep the contents of today’s meeting confidential.
We have no further comment.
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Los Angeles, July 11, 2008 — The Screen Actors Guild national negotiating committee met behind closed doors throughout the day today discussing bargaining strategies. The negotiations team remains committed to continuing to bargain for a fair contract.
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Los Angeles (July 10, 2008) - Screen Actors Guild negotiating committee members presented the AMPTP with their response to the producers’ proposal made June 30.
SAG committee members will meet Friday to discuss the AMPTP’s response. We will provide further guidance following that meeting.
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Read MoreAccording to reliable press reports the AFTRA Primetime Television Exhibit A contract was passed with 62.4% voting yes and 37.6% voting no.
The following is our statement to the press regarding the ratification:
Screen Actors Guild National President Alan Rosenberg Statement
Los Angeles, July 8, 2008 -- Screen Actors Guild National President Alan Rosenberg released the following statement today:
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Screen Actors Guild will present its response to the AMPTP’s June 30, 2008 proposal at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at AMPTP headquarters in Sherman Oaks, CA.
The Screen Actors Guild national negotiating committee remains dedicated to achieving a fair TV/Theatrical contract for SAG members as soon as possible. The SAG national negotiating committee anticipates an equal effort and commitment by the employers and their representatives to achieve this goal.
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Screen Actors Guild Meets with AMPTP
Presents a Series of Questions on AMPTP Offer
Los Angeles, July 2, 2008 – The Screen Actors Guild national negotiating committee met with AMPTP negotiators today to present a series of substantive questions on the employers’ proposed package. Guild negotiators and staff will further analyze and review the AMPTP’s responses over the next several days in order to prepare a response to management’s proposal.
Read MoreDear Screen Actors Guild Member:
Your national negotiating committee and the industry bargained throughout the weekend and are continuing bargaining today. Nonetheless, the Screen Actors Guild Codified Basic and Television Agreements which cover television programs and motion pictures expire tonight at midnight. All members should continue to report to work and to audition for new work past the expiration date until further notice from the Guild. Such work will be covered under the terms of the expired television and theatrical agreements.
Read MoreContact:
Pamela Greenwalt, Screen Actors Guild
323-440-2892 Cell
Screen Actors Guild Continues to Negotiate
Members Continue to Work Past Contract Expiration
Los Angeles, June 30, 2008 – The Screen Actors Guild national negotiating committee has bargained with the AMPTP for the last 42 days and remains committed to negotiating a fair deal for actors as soon as possible.
Read MoreThe following motion was passed by the Screen Actors Guild National Negotiating Committee June 30, 2008
Motion:
The Screen Actors Guild positions taken at the negotiating table have been as a result of the Hollywood, New York and Regional Branch Divisions. All representatives of the Screen Actors Guild National Negotiating Committee remain united and committed to obtaining the best deal possible for all actors.
Dear Screen Actors Guild Member:
Your national negotiating committee and the industry bargained throughout the weekend and are continuing bargaining today. Nonetheless, the Screen Actors Guild Codified Basic and Television Agreements which cover television programs and motion pictures expire tonight at midnight. All members should continue to report to work and to audition for new work past the expiration date until further notice from the Guild. Such work will be covered under the terms of the expired television and theatrical agreements.
Read MoreJune 29, 2008
Thank you, SAG members! Thousands of you have signed the “Solidarity Statement” over the past four days. In fact, we are working hard to keep up with the overwhelming response and adding your names as fast as we can.
You have pledged your resolve to stand with your national negotiating committee. Thousands of you from all around the country are telling us you voted NO on the AFTRA contract and support our goal to raise the bar for all actors and their families.
Read MoreLos Angeles, June 27, 2008 — Screen Actors Guild national negotiating committee met with the employers at the AMPTP headquarters in Sherman Oaks today. We have concluded for the day and will resume at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
We have no further comment.
Los Angeles, June 26, 2008 — Screen Actors Guild national negotiating committee met with the employers at the AMPTP headquarters in Sherman Oaks today. We have concluded for the day and will resume at 10 a.m. on Friday.
We have no further comment.
Los Angeles, June 24, 2008 — Screen Actors Guild national negotiating committee met with the employers at the AMPTP headquarters in Sherman Oaks today. We have concluded for the day and will resume at 10 a.m. On Wednesday.
We have no further comment.
Dear Member:
The Screen Actors Guild National Executive Committee voted to authorize Screen Actors Guild to undertake a campaign to encourage SAG members who are dual card holders to vote NO on the ballot for the AFTRA Prime Time Television tentative agreement.
I want you to know why, as SAG’s Chief Negotiator, I strongly endorse our campaign for a NO vote.
First, a NO vote does not mean a strike.
Read MoreOn June 13, 2008, the Screen Actors Guild National TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee, representing all three divisions of the Guild's membership, unanimously adopted the following statement:
Read MoreLos Angeles, June 12, 2008 -- Screen Actors Guild released the following statement:
“The Screen Actors Guild negotiating committee, representing all Screen Actors Guild members across the United States, is working hard to secure a fair deal for actors. We continue to believe that it is possible to complete negotiations and secure a fair deal before the expiration of the current agreement.
Read MoreLos Angeles, June 11, 2008 - The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild have adjourned for the day and will reconvene Thursday, June 12 at 10:45 a.m.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Los Angeles, June 9, 2008 - The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild resumed negotiations today. The parties have recessed and will reconvene tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 549-6872
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Los Angeles, June 9, 2008 - The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild resumed negotiations today. The parties have recessed and will reconvene tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 549-6872
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Dear Members,
Screen Actors Guild’s negotiating committee continued its bargaining with the AMPTP this past week. We continue to negotiate for a new contract that will be fair for actors and we are not done yet as there are still a number of significant outstanding issues including:
* More than cost-of-living improvements for working actor compensation, with real improvements in money breaks and schedule breaks and a significant increase in the major role minimum.
* Make real improvements in background coverage and compensation.
Read More"Screen Actors Guild hand-delivered to AFTRA a written request on June 5, asking that AFTRA delay conducting a ratification vote in order to allow SAG the opportunity to successfully complete its negotiations.
“Screen Actors Guild also offered to propose to the AMPTP that any improvements Screen Actors Guild thereafter negotiates would be offered to AFTRA without further negotiation.
“SAG requested that AFTRA's national board,, which met Friday and Saturday, respond to the request.
Read MoreLos Angeles, June 5, 2008 - The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild met today and have concluded their session. The parties will reconvene Monday, June 9.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 549-6872
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Los Angeles, June 4, 2008 - The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild met today and have concluded their session. We will reconvene tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 549-6872
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Dear Members,
As I’m sure you have heard, AFTRA reached a tentative agreement early Tuesday morning with the AMPTP for its Prime Time Exhibit A Contract, and we resumed our negotiations with the AMPTP for our TV/Theatrical Contract at 10 a.m. the same day.
Read MoreDear SAG Members,
Tomorrow we will resume TV/Theatrical contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). As you know, the AMPTP suspended our negotiations on May 6 to begin talks with AFTRA for its primetime Exhibit A contract.
Read MoreLos Angeles, May 6, 2008 - The AMPTP suspended negotiations with Screen Actors Guild today over the objections of SAG's negotiating committee. The committee had urged that the AMPTP continue discussion and had offered to negotiate around the clock if necessary in order to secure an agreement.
The AMPTP declined to continue negotiations with SAG claiming that it was necessary to turn their attention to negotiating with American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA).
Los Angeles, May 5, 2008 - The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild met today and have concluded their session. The parties will resume negotiations at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Los Angeles, May 3, 2008 - Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television
Producers met today and have concluded their session. The parties will resume negotiations at 10:00 a.m. Monday.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
LOS ANGELES (May 2, 2008) – Screen Actors Guild reached an agreement with producers of non-broadcast, educational and industrial material Wednesday for an 18-month extension to the 2005 Producers-Screen Actors Guild Codified Industrial and Educational Contract.
This contract covers performers rendering on-camera and voiceover services in sales programs, educational and training videos, informational and promotional messages heard over the telephone or in stores, and other projects that are exhibited outside of the traditional broadcast arena.
Los Angeles, May 2, 2008 -
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen
Actors Guild met today and have concluded their session. The parties
will resume negotiations at 10:00 a.m. Saturday.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
Los Angeles, May 2, 2008 - Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and
Television Producers have agreed to extend their negotiations on a
day-to-day basis, excluding Sunday, through Tuesday, May 6 at 5:00 p.m.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
Los Angeles, May 1, 2008 - Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have concluded for the day and will resume Friday at 10:00 a.m.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
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Los Angeles, Apr. 30, 2008 - Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers continued their negotiations today and will reconvene Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
A Message to Screen Actors Guild Members
Regarding TV/Theatrical Contract Negotiations
Dear Screen Actors Guild Member,
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) posted
a message to their member companies today on the AMPTP website. We felt
it was important that we directly communicate our continued dedication
to the negotiations process.
Los Angeles, Apr. 29, 2008 - The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild continued their negotiations today and will reconvene Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
Los Angeles, Apr. 28, 2008 - Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers continued negotiations today and will reconvene Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT 4.25.08
Los Angeles, April 25, 2008 - The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild met for the 10th day and have adjourned. In light of the one week extension agreed to April 23, the parties will not meet on Saturday. Negotiations will resume Monday, April 28 at 12:00 noon.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT 4.25.08
Los Angeles, April 25, 2008 - The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild met for the 10th day and have adjourned. In light of the one week extension agreed to April 23, the parties will not meet on Saturday. Negotiations will resume Monday, April 28 at 12:00 noon.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
Los Angeles, Apr. 24, 2008 - Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have adjourned their talks for the day and will reconvene Friday at 12:00 noon.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
LOS ANGELES (February 20, 2004) – A joint national board of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) today strongly endorsed an agreement reached earlier this week with producers for a one-year extension of the current TV/Theatrical contract set to expire on June 30. By a vote of 79 percent to 21 percent, the joint board approved sending the extension agreement to the full memberships of both unions for ratification, expected during the next 30 days.
Read MoreLos Angeles, Apr. 23, 2008 - Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have agreed to extend our bargaining session by one week. The parties will continue negotiations through May 2, 2008.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Los Angeles, Apr. 22, 2008
Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers met today and will reconvene Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
We have no further comment.
Los Angeles, Apr. 21, 2008
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild met in previously scheduled caucuses today and have adjourned these sessions. The parties will resume negotiations on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
We have no further comment.
Los Angeles, Apr. 18, 2008
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild have adjourned their Friday session and will meet again on Saturday.
We have no further comment.
SAG and AMPTP Meet for Third Day
Los Angeles, Apr. 17, 2008 -- Screen Actors Guild and The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers met in a third straight day of talks on Thursday. The parties have adjourned for the day and will reconvene in separate caucuses Friday morning and will resume negotiations at 1 p.m.
We have no further comment.
AMPTP and SAG Meet for Second Day
Los Angeles, Apr. 16, 2008 -- The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild met for a second day of talks today and will resume tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.
We will have no further comment.
AMPTP and SAG Meet in First Day of Formal Bargaining
Los Angeles, CA, Apr. 15, 2008 -- Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers held a full day of meetings today and exchanged proposals. We will meet again tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.
We have no further comment at this time.
Los Angeles, April 13, 2008 — Screen Actors Guild National Board of Directors today adopted the following resolution:
“...that AFTRA be given the opportunity to join Screen Actors Guild in Phase I joint negotiations, provided that notice of acceptance is received within 72 hours.”
Approved: 81.37% - 18.63%
This action has been communicated to AFTRA.
Dear Screen Actors Guild Member,
On Tuesday, April 15 we begin negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (“AMPTP”) for our Television and Theatrical contracts. These agreements represent over 1 billion dollars in annual earnings and cover all SAG television and theatrical motion pictures.
Read MoreLos Angeles (April 6, 2008) -- Screen Actors Guild President Alan Rosenberg released the following statement today:
"Screen Actors Guild mourns the loss of former SAG president Charlton Heston, who died Saturday. He was an actor of astonishing talent, a capable and visionary union leader and, above all, a man of dignity and grace.
Read MoreRuby Dee, Zac Efron, Emile Hirsch, Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, SAG President Alan Rosenberg, Denzel Washington, Vanessa Williams and Chandra Wilson are Scheduled to Present at the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®
Read MoreLos Angeles (January 21, 2008) — Doug Allen, Screen Actors Guild National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator, today released the following statement:
“It is up to the board and membership of the Directors Guild of America to determine if their tentative agreement with the AMPTP is acceptable. That decision will not determine what will be satisfactory for the leadership and membership of the Screen Actors Guild. Each guild must act in the best interests of its own membership.
Read MoreDear Screen Actors Guild Member,
This communication is to remind you of your obligations regarding studio screeners sent in support of films and television programs nominated for SAG Awards.
Read MoreSAG and AMPTP to Begin Formal Bargaining April 15, 2008
Los Angeles (April 1, 2008) – Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have agreed to begin formal negotiations Tuesday, April 15, 2008 , at 10:00 a.m. at AMPTP headquarters in Encino, CA.
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Screen Actors Guild National Board of Directors Unanimously Passes
Resolution Approving Bargaining Proposal Package
Below find several documents related to the SAG/AFTRA Cooperation:
- See the Results from the SAG Member Survey on Basic Cable Contracts
- Letter from National Executive Director Doug Allen Regarding SAG/AFTRA Cooperation (from the fall 2007 issue of Screen Actor Magazine)
- Get Answers to Questions Members are Asking:
- What is Phase I?
- What is 99-CVR
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Los Angeles (March 29, 2008) – AFTRA President Roberta Reardon and AFTRA national officers, including Susan Boyd Joyce, Denny Delk, Bob Edwards, Matt Kimbrough and Shelby Scott, as well as others, upon conclusion of their national meeting, entered Screen Actors Guild's national board meeting today and reported their board's effective termination of the Phase One agreement between the two unions. The AFTRA representatives declared that they will not negotiate jointly with SAG on behalf of the TV/Theatrical Contract, including their Exhibit A.
Read MoreSAG and AFTRA Representatives To Present Contract Proposal Package to Unions’ Joint Board on Saturday, March 29
Los Angeles (March 27, 2008) -- The Joint Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) National Wages and Working Conditions Committee met in a face-to-face plenary March 25 and 26th and unanimously approved proposals for consideration by the joint AFTRA-SAG board of directors at its meeting this Saturday in Los Angeles.
15th ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS® KEY DEADLINES AND EVENTS ANNOUNCED
iActor Puts Station 12 Cast Clearance & Exclusive SAG Talent Pool Right at the Industry’s Fingertips
Read MoreLos Angeles (March 4, 2008)—Screen Actors Guild today announced the immediate availability of Guaranteed Completion Contracts (GCC) for qualifying independent producers of theatrical motion pictures.
The contracts allow qualifying producers to continue production without regard to any uncertainty regarding upcoming negotiations between Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
Read MoreSAG and AFTRA Hollywood Joint Wages and Working Conditions Committee Adopts Resolution
Los Angeles (February 29, 2008) –The Hollywood Joint Wages and Working Conditions Committee of Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists today unanimously adopted the following resolution:
Dear Member,
Read MoreLos Angeles (February 26, 2008)--Screen Actors Guild President Alan Rosenberg released the following statement today:
"Screen Actors Guild congratulates the WGA on the overwhelming membership ratification of their new contract. We applaud the WGA's solidarity and the dedication of their membership in the struggle to achieve an agreement that serves the interests of professional writers."
Dear Screen Actors Guild members,
Writers Guild of America, West President Patric Verrone asked that I forward you the following letter.
In solidarity,
Alan Rosenberg
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Writers Guild of America members last night voted 92.5% in favor of ending the strike which began November 5. We anticipate that production will be starting up almost immediately and SAG members will be receiving work calls. There will be no WGA picket lines, so you can feel comfortable returning to work. If you have any questions about returning to work or other issues, please contact Screen Actors Guild’s television contracts department at 323-549-6835.
Read MoreLos Angeles (February 13, 2008) — Screen Actors Guild today released the following statement by Doug Allen, Screen Actors Guild's national executive director and chief negotiator:
Read MoreLOS ANGELES, (February 9, 2008) -- Screen Actors Guild National Board of Directors today suspended its scheduled referendum on Phase I. Voting 86.10% to 13.90%, the board authorized National Executive Director Doug Allen to postpone further implementation of the Phase I referendum pending the outcome of talks with AFTRA.
Read More(Los Angeles, February 3, 2008) -- Screen Actors Guild released the following statement on behalf of National President Alan Rosenberg who is also a member of the AFL-CIO Executive Council:
Read MoreLos Angeles (January 21, 2008) — Doug Allen, Screen Actors Guild National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator, today released the following statement:
“It is up to the board and membership of the Directors Guild of America to determine if their tentative agreement with the AMPTP is acceptable. That decision will not determine what will be satisfactory for the leadership and membership of the Screen Actors Guild. Each guild must act in the best interests of its own membership.
Read MoreDear Screen Actors Guild Member,
This communication is to remind you of your obligations regarding studio screeners sent in support of films and television programs nominated for SAG Awards.
Read MoreLos Angeles (January 17, 2008) — Doug Allen, National Executive Director, Screen Actors Guild released the following statement:
We are interested in thoroughly reviewing and carefully analyzing the terms of the DGA’s tentative agreement with the AMPTP. Thus far, all we have is a press release. We look forward to seeing more specifics.Now is the time for the AMPTP to return to the bargaining table they left, and negotiate a new deal with the WGA that provides for fair compensation for writers.
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Read MoreLos Angeles (January 12, 2008) — The National Board of Directors of Screen Actors Guild today voted to send a referendum to the membership on the following question:
“Shall the Phase I joint bargaining agreement with AFTRA (which governs the process by which contracts are jointly negotiated by the two unions) be terminated and the Constitution and By-Laws be so amended?
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Read MoreThe Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW), the Writers
Guild of America, East (WGAE), and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG)
announced today:
We wish the DGA well and hope that they achieve a fair deal that
incorporates principles that will benefit all creative artists. The
DGA has to do what is best for its membership, but it is important to
remember that they do not represent actors and writers.
Screen Actors Guild stands in solidarity with its members who will appear on the Dateline Golden Globes special this Sunday. SAG members have remained loyal to their union and have refused to cross WGA picket lines when not contractually obligated to work, and have walked many picket lines. SAG television and motion picture stars have publicly expressed their steadfast support for striking writers since the strike began in November.
Read MoreLos Angeles (January 4, 2008) — “After considerable outreach to Golden Globe actor nominees and their representatives over the past several weeks, there appears to be unanimous agreement that these actors will not cross WGA picket lines to appear on the Golden Globe Awards as acceptors or presenters. We applaud our members for this remarkable show of solidarity for striking Writers Guild of America writers.
Read MoreLos Angeles (January 2, 2008) — “Screen Actors Guild is continuing its outreach to Golden Globe actor nominees. Unless and until there is an agreement between the WGA and HFPA, we will advise our members of their rights with respect to not crossing WGA picket lines and/or not appearing on programs using non-union writers. Screen Actors Guild is holding a meeting with Golden Globe actor nominees later this week regarding these issues.
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