Houston-Austin Local News
Sep 29 2020
Gov. Newsom: Protect Hospitality Workers
SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris Calls on CA Governor to Sign Assembly Bill 3216
Sep 11 2020
Entertainment Union Coalition Joins with Governor Newsom, Assemblywoman Friedman and California Legislature to Enact AB 276
Bill Ensures No California Tax Penalties on Loans Taken from Employer Sponsored Qualified Retirement Plans During COVID Pandemic
Aug 21 2020
The New Normal: Making a Difference and Finding Play in the Craft
Our local membership has certainly shifted to our lives and livelihood. Many have chosen to take advantage of the downtime and hone their skills. Members continue to attend the online education workshops provided by the President’s Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement, while others build their home studios or find ways to give back to the community. And many are doing all of the above. Here’s how two of our members, actor-turned-real-life hero Michelle Wiesner and voiceover performer Wynt Woody, are handling this new normal.
May 31 2020
Stay Busy! Stay Focused! And Give Yourself a Mental Wellness Checkup
Now is the time to remain connected to your craft and prepare for when the industry gets back to business.
May 31 2020
In the Newsroom or in the Field, Broadcaster Safety is Paramount
While performers are struggling with shuttered productions and loss of income, SAG-AFTRA’s broadcast members face significant challenges of their own.