L.A. Local President's Message

California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a new law that will allow actors to request to have their birthdates removed from IMDb Pro and other commercial online entertainment employment providers that charge a subscription fee.

SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris has been working to get the bill passed as means to combat age discrimination in the industry, and encouraging SAG-AFTRA members to join the fight. Thanks to the efforts of members like you, the campaign was a success. Click here to read Carteris' statement and here to read FAQs about the new law.

This item was originally featured in the September 2016 local newsletter.