Officers, National Board members and delegates considered an amendment to the SAG-AFTRA Constitution and numerous resolutions, many presented by first-time delegates.
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| 2017 Convention Actions |
The following were approved.
Amendment
2017-CA-01
Extends sunset on National Board authority to amend constitution.
Resolutions
2017-R-01
Review of single unit dues structure conducted; determined no changes at this time.
2017-R-02
Recommends support for a SAG-AFTRA performance capture summit.
2017-R-03
Recommends continuing support for strong right of publicity laws.
2017-R-04
Condemns casting websites’ role in age discrimination in the entertainment industry.
2017-R-05
Calls on SBS to end unfair labor practices and negotiate a fair contract.
2017-R-06
Supports Telemundo performers’ fight for fair treatment.
2017-R-07
Recommends exploring the feasibility of submitting violations via the SAG-AFTRA app.
2017-R-08
Recommends including captions in SAG-AFTRA videos.
2017-R-09
Recommends expanding diversity-in-casting incentives to all contracts.
2017-R-11
Recommends early retirement for physically taxing work.
2017-R-12
Recommends considering additional ways to address specific needs of background actors.
2017-R-13
Recommends considering allowing minority reports for national contracts with significant opposition.
2017-R-14
Recommends fact checking both sides during contract ratification.
2017-R-16
Recommends continuing efforts to ensure performers with disabilities are recognized in union’s diversity initiatives.
2017-R-17
Recommends inclusion of background actors in all relevant contract organizing efforts.
2017-R-20
Recommends reviewing New Media Agreement to ensure it is working for members, member producers and first time filmmakers.
2017-R-22
Recommends exploring ways to establish a background zone within all geographic areas where the union does not currently have background jurisdiction.
2017-R-25
Recommends supporting efforts to develop a platform-independent registration-only system for micro-budgeted member-produced productions.
2017-R-31
Recommends creating a new Low Budget New Media project category.
2017-R-32
Recommends adding barcode or QR code to ID card and SAG-AFTRA app.
2017-R-33
Recommends creating fully online forms for short films, student films, ultra low budget films and low budget new media projects.
2017-R-40
Recommends creating election commission.
2017-R-41
Recommends creating convention delegate guide.
2017-R-43
Recommends publishing criteria for amendments and resolutions.
2017-R-46
Expresses appreciation for SAG-AFTRA staff.