Chicago

Please join us for the SAG-AFTRA Central Midwest Regional Commercials Code Review and Recommendations meeting. 

Now that the 2022 Commercials Contracts have been ratified, it’s time to focus on our Local’s 2022 Regional Commercials Code. This agreement is tailored specifically to meet the needs of our regional advertisers so they may easily hire local SAG-AFTRA performers.

If you’ve worked under the Central Midwest Regional Commercials Code during the past five years, we especially encourage you to attend this meeting. It’s a great opportunity to make your voice heard and provide feedback as we review the current Regional Code provisions.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 31, Noon-2p.m. CDT

WHERE: Meetings will be held by Zoom. You must have a registered Zoom account that identifies you by name to participate. Please log in to RSVP.

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

Once you RSVP, you will immediately receive your Zoom link. Reminder: You must use a Zoom account with the same email address that was submitted with the RSVP. We recommend participating from a location that has the necessary internet access for optimal viewing. 

This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local members in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2022 or Oct. 31, 2022 or in compliance with the May 2022 Dues Relief Extension). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. If more than one SAG-AFTRA member per household will be attending, each member will need to RSVP individually. 

Featuring: 
SAG-AFTRA Dallas-Fort Worth Vice President Nikki Dixon
 
Special Guests:
Actor, Writer, Creator and Producer Sarah Seeds 
Producer, Writer and Actor Lindsay-Elizabeth Hand

Join the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement for a conversation with Sarah Seeds and Lindsay-Elizabeth Hand, creators of Riding the D With Dr. Seeds.

Learn how Seeds, who created, wrote, produced and acted in the project and Hand, an Emmy-nominated producer, award-winning writer and proud SAG-AFTRA member, took the project from low budget web series to distribution on Amazon. They’ll discuss the problem-solving, pivots, and flexibility needed to level-up your own content.

RSVP: Reservations are requested. Please complete form below to RSVP. 

Please submit questions or comments to sagaftra.org/PTEOEquestions. Unless otherwise requested, your name may be read aloud during the program if your question is selected. Due to time limitations, not all questions will be addressed during or after the program.

If ADA accommodations are requested, please indicate on the RSVP form.

This program will be recorded and may be later shared in whole or in part on SAG-AFTRA’s website, podcast and social media channels.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.
 

SAG-AFTRA is passing this information along the below information to interested members who may wish to participate in this event. 

June is PRIDE month in Chicago! WCPT 820 is encouraging SAG-AFTRA members to join them at the 2022 Pride Parade on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

WCPT's own Out Chicago with Scott Duff and Ellen Miller will broadcast LIVE at the Center on Halsted from 11am-2pm, adding commentary and color as the parade marches in front of them!

WCPT 820 is inviting SAG-AFTRA members to ride on their official parade float, waving, and passing out T-shirts and promotional items along the parade route.

RSVP: Reservations are requested so we can let WCPT know how many members will be showing up. Please complete the form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to see the RSVP below. 

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.

 

 

Hear Ye,
Hear Ye!
It’s Earth Day!

Check out President Fran Drescher as she interviews fellow environmentalists
Dianna Cohen, CEO of Plastic Pollution Coalition and talented actor, Ed Begley Jr.

You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, you’ll be inspired, if you click on this Earth Day interview that was shot from the beautiful shores of Malibu California!

It all begins streaming: Friday, April 22, 2022 10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon p.m. CT / 1 p.m. ET

WATCH HERE

By the way, this marks the start of a whole new season of interviews with peeps in the zeitgeist on issues that matter, plus travel, lifestyle, food and fashion!

It’s a whole new vibe of interesting, fun and fabulous, starting tomorrow!

This program will be closed captioned and include ASL interpretation. 

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.

Featuring: 
SAG-AFTRA Vice President, Actor/Performers William Charlton

In this follow-up to last week’s presentation for principal performers, join the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement to break down what you need to know about meal break terms when working as a background performer under the TV/Theatrical/New Media contract (CBA and Television Agreement). This livestream presentation will cover:

• Meal periods
• Grace period and penalty payments
• What Non-deductible meal (NDM/NDB) are
• And your questions about meals & NDBs

RSVP: Reservations are requested. Please complete form below to RSVP. 

Please submit questions or comments to sagaftra.org/PTEOEquestions. Unless otherwise requested, your name may be read aloud during the program if your question is selected. Due to time limitations, not all questions will be addressed during or after the program.

If ADA accommodations are requested, please indicate on the RSVP form.

This program will be recorded and may be later shared in whole or in part on SAG-AFTRA’s website, podcast and social media channels.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.
 

10 am PT/11 am MT/Noon CT/1 pm ET

WATCH HERE

Featuring: 

• SAG-AFTRA Vice President, Actor/Performers William Charlton
• National Director, Entertainment Contracts Jessica Johnson

Join the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement for part one of a two-part series for principal and background performers. 

Looking forward to the sweet sound of “Lunch!” being called on set? Enjoy your next meal break with a “side” of knowledge about how they’re supposed to be handled within the terms of the TV/Theatrical/New Media contract (CBA and Television Agreement). Tune in to part one to get answers to your questions about meals & NDBs when working as a Principal Performer under the TV/Theatrical/New Media CBA. This presentation will cover:

• Meal periods
• Grace period and penalty payments
• What Non-deductible meal (NDM/NDB) are
• And your questions about Meals & NDBs

And join us again next Tuesday, May 17, for Meals & NDBs for TV/Theatrical Background Performers.

Please submit questions or comments to sagaftra.org/PTEOEquestions. Unless otherwise requested, your name may be read aloud during the program if your question is selected. Due to time limitations, not all questions will be addressed during or after the program.

This program will be recorded and may be later shared in whole or in part on SAG-AFTRA’s website, podcast and social media channels.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.
 

Host: SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair

Special Guest: Producer/Performer Troy Pryor

In this industry your talent will take you far, and knowing how to channel that talent will take you further. 

Join producer/performer and Creative Cypher Founder Troy Pryor to break down how to know yourself, know your brand, and know your content.

This conversation will discuss:

• Defining Success
• Skills vs. talent
• Creating your own content

RSVP: Reservations are requested. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 

Please submit questions or comments to sagaftra.org/PTEOEquestions. Unless otherwise requested, your name may be read aloud during the program if your question is selected. Due to time limitations, not all questions will be addressed during or after the program.

If ADA accommodations are requested, please indicate on the RSVP form.

This program will be recorded and may be later shared in whole or in part on SAG-AFTRA’s website, podcast and social media channels.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop. 
 

On April 9, 2022, the SAG-AFTRA National Board met and reviewed the 2022 Commercials Contracts, and voted to approve and recommend a “Yes” vote.

All members who are eligible to vote will receive a postcard with voting information and PIN for the proposed 2022 Commercials Contracts.  

Informational meetings on the proposed contracts will be held on April 19 and April 26.

Tuesday, April 19
3 p.m. PT/4 p.m. MT/5 p.m. CT/6 p.m. ET
6 p.m. PT/7 p.m. MT/8 p.m. CT/9 p.m. ET

Tuesday, April 26
3 p.m. PT/4 p.m. MT/5 p.m. CT/6 p.m. ET
6 p.m. PT/7 p.m. MT/8 p.m. CT/9 p.m. ET

All meetings take place online via Zoom. Log in information will be sent via email immediately upon RSVP. (If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder for an email from webmaster@sagaftra.org)

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

Meeting information subject to change. Check sagaftra.org/2022commercials for updates and additional information about the 2022 Commercials Contracts.

All SAG-AFTRA members are urged to attend these important informational meetings. Meetings are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2022), no guests are allowed. Parents/ guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

If you are unable to attend and have questions regarding the tentative agreement, please email commercials2022@sagaftra.org or call (323) 549-6653.

On April 9, 2022, the SAG-AFTRA National Board met and reviewed the 2022 Commercials Contracts, and voted to approve and recommend a “Yes” vote.

All members who are eligible to vote will receive a postcard with voting information and PIN for the proposed 2022 Commercials Contracts.  

Informational meetings on the proposed contracts will be held on April 19 and April 26.

Tuesday, April 19
3 p.m. PT/4 p.m. MT/5 p.m. CT/6 p.m. ET
6 p.m. PT/7 p.m. MT/8 p.m. CT/9 p.m. ET

Tuesday, April 26
3 p.m. PT/4 p.m. MT/5 p.m. CT/6 p.m. ET
6 p.m. PT/7 p.m. MT/8 p.m. CT/9 p.m. ET 

All meetings take place online via Zoom. Log in information will be sent via email immediately upon RSVP. (If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder for an email from webmaster@sagaftra.org.)

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

Meeting information subject to change. Check sagaftra.org/2022commercials for updates and additional information about the 2022 Commercials Contracts.

All SAG-AFTRA members are urged to attend these important informational meetings. Meetings are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2022), no guests are allowed. Parents/ guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

If you are unable to attend and have questions regarding the tentative agreement, please email commercials2022@sagaftra.org or call (323) 549-6653.

On April 9, 2022, the SAG-AFTRA National Board met and reviewed the 2022 Commercials Contracts, and voted to approve and recommend a “Yes” vote.

All members who are eligible to vote will receive a postcard with voting information and PIN for the proposed 2022 Commercials Contracts.  

Informational meetings on the proposed contracts will be held on April 19 and April 26.

Tuesday, April 19
3 p.m. PT/4 p.m. MT/5 p.m. CT/6 p.m. ET
6 p.m. PT/7 p.m. MT/8 p.m. CT/9 p.m. ET 

Tuesday, April 26
3 p.m. PT/4 p.m. MT/5 p.m. CT/6 p.m. ET
6 p.m. PT/7 p.m. MT/8 p.m. CT/9 p.m. ET

All meetings take place online via Zoom. Log in information will be sent via email immediately upon RSVP.

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

Meeting information subject to change. Check sagaftra.org/2022commercials for updates and additional information about the 2022 Commercials Contracts.

All SAG-AFTRA members are urged to attend these important informational meetings. Meetings are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2022), no guests are allowed. Parents/ guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

If you are unable to attend and have questions regarding the tentative agreement, please email commercials2022@sagaftra.org or call (323) 549-6653.