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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.

Moderator:

• Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, National Executive Director, SAG-AFTRA 

Panelists: 

• Ginnifer Goodwin, Actor
• Michelle Lang, Actor & Producer 
• Ray Rodriguez, Chief Contracts Officer, SAG-AFTRA

The explosion of streaming media has been a boon for consumers and has democratized and diversified the stories, images and people we see on screen, but the new business model raises significant economic challenges for the journeymen actors who form the backbone of our creative economy. In this replay panel from last month’s SXSW, SAG-AFTRA members and staff discuss the central question of what the future holds for the actors at the heart of the productions feeding the ever-expanding appetite for streaming content. 

This replay panel is presented by the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement. 

WATCH NOW

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 inviting all members who work the Uptown (Nickelodeon) Live Action Agreement to an upcoming Wages & Working Conditions (“W&W”) meeting. The Uptown (Nickelodeon) Live Action Agreement is the agreement covering dramatic and non-dramatic programs, and promotional announcements for the Nickelodeon basic cable network.

If you have worked under this agreement, please join your fellow members to discuss issues you’d like to see addressed in the upcoming negotiations. Your participation is vital!

All W&W presentations are available to members in good standing and require the execution of a confidentiality agreement to attend. 

WHEN: Wednesday, April 13, 1-3 pm PT/3-5 pm CT/4-6 pm ET

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

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

If you cannot attend the W&W meeting, please make sure your voice is heard. You may submit proposal recommendations by email at EntContractsInfo@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

*W&W 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.

Calling all dancers! We know you have burning questions about SAG-AFTRA contracts. Join us for this livestream to get your top questions answered! This presentation will cover:

• Are dancers considered background, special ability, or principal performers?
• What contracts cover dancers?
• How do you determine what contract and rate a production is covered under?
• What is the difference between the TV Agreement and the Network Code Agreement?
• What department(s) should you call to get answers to dancer questions?

Presented by the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement and hosted by SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair, this is an exclusive event for members-only.

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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.

Join us for a chance to hear from member leaders and staff about your union and all of the great ways to get involved. Learn new things and get answers to any questions you have about SAG-AFTRA. This meeting will be held via Zoom. Hope to see you there! 

You will receive a Zoom link to attend immediately upon RSVP.

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

Visit sagaftra.org/chicago for more info on the Chicago Local!

This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2022). Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of younger performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

 

Learn all about SAG-AFTRA's groundbreaking Influencer Agreement. Check out this replay conversation about the world of Influencer marketing, and an in-depth look at the Agreement. Hear about its development, learn who the Agreement is for and when it can be used. Plus, find out why this is an important step forward for the entire SAG-AFTRA community. 

Hosted by the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement, join us as we walk you through key details and show you how easy it is to get started!

Moderator: Natalia Castellanos, Actor & Micro-Influencer, Commercials Performer Committee Member

Speakers:

• Wes "Wuzgood" Armstrong, Creator, Filmmaker and Entrepreneur
• Byron Ashley Austen, Talent Manager and President of Settebello 
• Qianna Smith Bruneteau, Founder & Executive Director of the American Influencer Council 
• Katherine Buskariol, Head of Business & Legal Affairs, Mayflower Entertainment

Click here to watch.

This PTEOE presentation includes an ASL interpreter and captioning.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. 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.
 

Tuesday, March 22, 2022
10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon p.m. CT / 1 p.m. ET

Hosts: 

• SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair
• SAG-AFTRA National Board Member Linda Powell

Special Guests:

• Actor/Producer/Activist Alysia Reiner
• Executive Life Coach Beth Handel

Invested thousands of hours and dollars into refining your craft but still waiting for the big break?

Alysia Reiner (OITNB, Better Things) has been there. The SAG Award winning actor, producer, and activist has spent years on an award-winning TV series and created films that sold to Sundance, but it wasn’t always that way, and it’s not always easy -- even (especially) now!

Join Alysia and life coach, Beth Handel, to learn how to disrupt and create in an increasingly fragmented industry, the power of manifesting in business, and how to stay happy and proud of yourself as you build your own empire.

In this interactive and radically honest event, Beth and Alysia will coach you on how to: 

• Identify self-sabotaging inner dialogue
• Bust your favorite excuses and limiting beliefs
• Create an action plan that is a match with your dream
• Articulate your inspired arts business dream 

This presentation is hosted by the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement.

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

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.

Join your fellow SAG-AFTRA Chicago members for the 2022 Chicago Local Virtual Membership Meeting.  

Members will have the opportunity to learn about the Chicago Local and ask questions of elected representatives and staff. Come and hear the latest news and updates. While the method of meeting may be slightly different, the community feeling will be the same. Hope to see you there!

WHEN: Monday, June 6, 2022 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. CT

WHERE: Meeting will be held by Zoom. You must have a registered Zoom account to participate.

Special Guest:  Ashley Rice, Co-Managing Partner & President of Cinespace Film Studios. 

RSVP REQUIRED: You need to be logged in to see the RSVP form below and RSVP by the deadline of Friday, June 3 at 5 pm CT. 

Questions regarding the meeting? Please email kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org or call (312) 867-5508.

Members must have a registered Zoom account in order to participate and will receive a unique Zoom link that is not transferable. We recommend participating from a location that has the necessary internet access for optimal viewing. Members will be expected to engage with professionalism and courtesy. Reminder: You must use a Zoom account with the same email address that was submitted with the RSVP.

This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local members in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2022 or October 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. RSVP is required prior to the above mentioned deadline for admittance.

By RSVPing below (you must be logged in to your SAG-AFTRA member account to see the RSVP form below), you agree to the following:

I understand that in order to be eligible to attend the meeting I must be a paid-up member in good standing of the Chicago Local or in compliance with the May 2022 Dues Relief Extension Program or a parent/guardian of an eligible member under 18 years old. I agree to not forward my unique registration link for this meeting to anyone else or permit other unauthorized individuals to hear the meeting audio or see the meeting video. 

Hosts: 

• SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair
• SAG-AFTRA National Board Member Linda Powell

Special Guest:

• VITA Tax Director Sandra Karas

Join the President’s Task Force on Education Outreach and Engagement for a two-part update on everything you need to know before filing your 2021 taxes. 

These presentations will cover:

• What’s New?
• What Do I Need To Give My Tax Preparer?
• What Do I Do With My Expenses?
• How Do I Free File?

This presentation is split into two parts. We recommend participating in both sessions to get answers to all four of these questions.

Important: SAG-AFTRA members should download tax preparation worksheets available at sagaftra.org/taxprep in order to follow along. 

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. You will receive links to both parts when you RSVP. 

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of tax preparer/professional, legal or financial counsel. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided.

Locals: All locals outside of New York and Los Angeles

Join us for the first Ads Go Union gathering of 2022, as we talk about:

• The state of the commercial industry
• Organizing activities and victories
• How you can help increase Union Commercial work

The Ads Go Union Commercial Organizing Campaign is a member-driven initiative that protects and increases union commercial work. 

Get in touch and submit questions in advance of this meeting at AdsGoUnion@sagaftra.org.

Where: Webinar will be held on Zoom. You must have a registered Zoom account to participate. 

RSVP: Reservations are required. RSVP below (you must be logged in to see the RSVP form below) by Monday, Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. CT. If more than one SAG-AFTRA member per household will be attending, each will need to RSVP individually.

Please note: You will receive your unique Zoom information the day before the meeting from Zoom <no-reply@zoom.us>. If you have trouble joining the Zoom meeting, please email webhelp@sagaftra.org or call (323) 549-6789.   

Questions about the meeting? Please contact AdsGoUnion@sagaftra.org.

Members must have a registered Zoom account in order to participate and will receive a unique Zoom link that is not transferable. We recommend participating from a location that has the necessary internet access for optimal viewing. Members will be expected to engage with professionalism and courtesy.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.