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Join SAG-AFTRA New England and the Massachusetts AFL-CIO for the annual Workers Memorial Day Commemoration, a day for remembering, healing and action.

When: Friday, April 26, 12 p.m.

Where: In front of the Massachusetts State House (24 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02133)

Workers Memorial Day is a day of remembrance where unions gather to honor the memories of workers who were killed, injured, or suffered from illness on the job and raise our voice for stronger workplace health and safety protections for all workers so that one day this event will no longer be needed. Please join us and be sure to wear your SAG-AFTRA shirt! For more information email newengland@sagaftra.org.

This event is open to members and guests and registration is not required.

The Annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp-Out Hunger Food Drive - the country’s largest single-day drive to help fight hunger in America. Union letter carriers throughout Los Angeles will be collecting food on their daily routes from postal customers but need your help sorting the food.

SAG-AFTRA members please join the LA County Federation of Labor and Labor Community Services in sorting donated food for distribution to union and community pantries.

***Please register here and select the address above on the drop down menu.

Please do not park behind the post office as it is reserved for postal trucks.  

For more information, contact Labor Community Services at info@lcs-la.org

SAG-AFTRA is passing this information along to interested members who may wish to participate in this event. Please note that this is not an official event and will not be staffed.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

Join us for our annual SAG-AFTRA Family Picnic. We will meet at Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island Picnic Site 30 (see map). We have the site from 8:30 am to noon. Please feel free to come by any time and bring a picnic potluck dish to share, if you like.

When: 8:30 a.m. – noon, Saturday, June 29, 2024

Where: Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island Picnic Site #31

Location map for your reference:

https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/dpr/dpr_docs/magicisleparkmap.pdf

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Apr. 30, 2024), and their friends and family.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

Join us for our annual after-session event with the Hawaii Legislators.  This will be casual pau hana to give Hawaii Local members time to connect with our Hawaii lawmakers.  We will provide pupus from J Dolans, and attendees must buy their own drinks. 

When: Wednesday, May 8. 2024 5:30-7:30 pm

Where: Ferguson's Irish Pub 

Dillingham Transportation Building

729 Bishop St, Honolulu, HI 96813

Note - To remain in compliance with The Hawaii State Ethics Code members of the public may attend this event, and legislators attending are receiving “no special treatment” or “special invitations.”

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP. 

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

2024 New York Local Membership Meeting

Join fellow New York Local members for our annual membership meeting! You’ll have an opportunity to learn and ask questions of your elected representatives and staff.

AGENDA

1. Welcome 
2. New York President’s Report 
3. New York Executive Director’s Report 
4. Joseph C. Riley Awards 
5. Q&A
    

Reservations Requested: Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. No guests allowed. Parents/guardians of young performers under 18 years old are welcome. Please bring your membership card or digital card in the member app (paid thru April 30, 2024 or Oct. 31, 2024) for admittance. If you require ADA accommodations, including ASL interpretation, please let us know by Wednesday, May 8, with your reservation below, or at (212) 944-1030 or newyork@sagaftra.org. No pets or animals allowed, with the exception of animals in service. Food and drink are prohibited in the meeting space.

Join the Nevada Local Conservatory for a panel discussion that includes a SAG-AFTRA franchised agent, casting director, independent filmmakers and producers. Come meet with industry professionals, hear what they have to say and get your questions answered. 

Registration begins at 12:30 p.m.

Meet our Panelists:

Jaki Baskow

Celebrating over 45 years in business, Baskow Talent is a full-service talent agency owned and operated by Jaki Baskow. As a SAG-AFTRA franchised agent, Jaki has worked on over 700 movies, television shows, commercials, infomercials and videos. Named one of the top 10 celebrity star brokers, Jaki has coordinated events in Italy for clients including Kevin Costner, Tom Selleck, Michael Douglas, Andy Garcia, Sharon Stone and Jennifer Lopez. She owns The Las Vegas Speakers Bureau and has booked well-known keynote speakers and actors. Jaki loves mentoring new talent and after all  these years is still passionate about getting them job opportunities.

Marilee Lear

For the past 28 years, Marilee Lear has been a Las Vegas CSA Casting Director, casting such projects as Casino, Con Air, Leaving Las Vegas, Lethal Weapon IV, Mars Attacks and many more. Marilee also has over 60 project credits that include national commercials, industrials, video games for Westwood Studios, movie shorts, scripted and reality television shows. In 1999, Marilee received the Governor’s Industry Appreciation Award and in 1997 she was honored as a Distinguished Woman in Southern Nevada. Other philanthropic endeavors include being a  Trustee of Nevada Zoological Society, past President of the Women's Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars and an avid supporter of the Shade Tree Shelter for abused women and children. Marilee is currently casting and producing a movie on the life of the Learjet family starring Mel Gibson.

Deborah Richards

Writer and director Deborah Richards is a creative visionary with 30+ years of experience in the digital arts. Her work over the decades has spanned from the dawn of the digital audio revolution as a musician and studio engineer to creating for brands such as EDC, Walmart, History Channel and Trufusion as a filmmaker. She is a four-time Southwest Production Emmys® Winner and the 2022 Nevada Woman Filmmaker of the Year. She has directed over one hundred TV commercials and has several feature films to her credit.

Deanna Shapiro 

Deanna Shaprio is an award-winning director/producer/writer. Specializing in independent projects, Deanna has been producing and directing for over 20 years with numerous well received feature films, short films and music videos to her credit. Deanna most recently helped produce the soon to be released PureFlix series, Destination Heaven, starring Harry Lennix and her film, “Tyson’s Run” is currently in the Top 10 on Netflix. Deanna has also been a member of SAG-AFTRA for over 40 years and has appeared in numerous commercials, television shows and films. 

​Jill Wichert

Jill Wichert may be a newbie when it comes to producing, but she is no stranger to the entertainment industry. Having a daughter that was an actress in tv and film, Jill has learned the ins and outs of the business. Jill is currently co-producing several feature films with various production companies ranging from independents to studios, such as Amazon. Jill has taken on several roles within the movie making process although producing is first and foremost. She has done everything including paper producing, location scouting, casting, product placement and working with A list talent. She is also the Chief Experience Officer (CXO) for the Christian Influencers Convention.

RSVP: Free for members to attend. A reservation is required on the form below (you must be logged in to see the form).

Non-members can attend for a fee of $20. Non-members, please click on this link to purchase a ticket and secure your spot.

This event is open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Apr. 30, 2024). Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

The L.A. Local Military Committee invites you to join them at Operation Gratitude held by The Grateful Hearts Fundraiser for LAPD and LAFD on Saturday, April 6, to assemble care packages for deployed troops, veterans and first responders.  

This year Operation Gratitude will assemble its 4 millionth care package, so wear your SAG-AFTRA gear* (no strike shirts) and join us in helping Operation Gratitude reach their milestone!

When: Saturday, April 6, 2024 
          9.a.m. - 1p.m. PT

Where: Warner Center Park 
           5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd. 
           Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Parking: Parking is free in the structure at the northwest corner of Owensmouth Avenue and Califa Street. Additional free parking is also available at the mall next to PF Changs, off Oxnard Street, which is only a short walk away from the event. 

Please read the signage for restrictions. SAG-AFTRA is not responsible for parked vehicles.

*A limited number of shirts will be available at the event.

This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement by the union nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

If you’re a union eligible performer curious about learning more about SAG-AFTRA, join us for a fun evening of music, food and information! Members will share why SAG-AFTRA is an integral part of advancing their career, you’ll learn how SAG-AFTRA came to be and what it means to be a union member in a so-called right-to-work state. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and mingle with New Orleans Local leaders and staff. 

Doors open at 6:45 p.m. for check-in.

RSVP: Reservations are requested by Tuesday, April 16. Please complete the form below to RSVP.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

BMO SmartProgress, financial education programs provided by EVERFI, Inc., has offered to host financial workshops for SAG-AFTRA members.

The first seminar in the series with be on Budgeting - Discover strategies to build a simple budget and pay off debt.

The seminar will be available via ZOOM, but if you are in Chicago and able to attend in person, that would be preferred.

Please RSVP below, for the May 20th event, and if you are interested in the next seminar on Preparing for Financial Emergencies, please RSVP on that page as well.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA.

Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

These events are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Apr. 30, 2024). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

SAG-AFTRA has negotiated fair contracts that cover all types of audiobook work. The amount of work for members has increased steadily with the advent of audiobook digital downloads. Arizona-Utah Local members are invited to this online presentation by SAG-AFTRA National Director, Audiobooks Jane Love to learn about our numerous audiobook agreements with publishers and producers and to get answers to your questions. Before you book your next - or first - audiobook job, know how to get that job under a union contract.

RSVP: Reservations are required by Thursday, April 18. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Apr. 30, 2024). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event.