Chicago

As part of the last Commercials negotiation, SAG-AFTRA and the JPC agreed to a joint study to continue the parties' investigation into alternative methods of compensation and other changes that may be necessary for the Commercials Contract to reflect Industry and technological developments.  During the term of the agreement, the parties selected Slalom Consulting LLC to conduct this study and Slalom has now delivered its recommendations, which are likely to be discussed during bargaining.  Join us for a report and Q&A session on Slalom's recommendations presented by David Viviano, SAG-AFTRA’s Chief Economist.

The Commercials Contracts expire on March 31, 2022 and Wages and Working Conditions (“W&W”) meetings will take place around the country beginning November 1, 2021.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 Noon-2 pm PT/2-4 pm CT/3-5 pm ET

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

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting or caucus, please make sure your voice is heard. You may submit proposal recommendations by email at commercials2022@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Friday, December 3, 2021.

*W&W meetings are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through October 31, 2021)  — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

The SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local will be conducting Wages & Working Conditions (“W&W”) meetings in preparation for the 2022 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and 2022 SAG-AFTRA Audio Commercials Contract Negotiations. The Commercials Contracts expire March 31, 2022.

Proposals for this negotiation are developed through the involvement of members like you. Make your voice heard and participate in this very important process. Meetings are open to all paid-up SAG-AFTRA members.*

The meeting dates and times for the general Chicago Local W&W meetings are listed below. Attend any or all of the W&W meetings. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please check your email and Chicago Local webpage for any updates or additional meetings.

WHEN:* 
Introductory Meeting: Thursday, Nov. 4, 6-8 p.m. CT
Introduction to the Wage & Working Conditions Process. Nomination and election of Chicago Local Wages & Working Conditions Committee Co-Chairs. Chicago Local Wages & Working Conditions Schedule. Overview of the Commercials Contracts. General Member Questions. 

Commercials W&W Committee Meeting One: Tuesday, Nov. 9, Noon to 2 p.m. CT
Commercials W&W Committee Meeting Two: Monday, Nov. 15, 6 to 8 p.m. CT
Commercials W&W Committee Meeting Three: Wednesday, Nov. 17, Noon to 2 p.m. CT

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. Meetings will be held by Zoom. You must have a Zoom account that identifies you by name to participate.

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting or caucus, please make sure your voice is heard. You may submit proposal recommendations by email at commercials2022@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Friday, December 3, 2021.

*W&W meetings are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through October 31, 2021)  — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 
 

Tracy Hyman, National Director of Commercials Contracts, will present “Commercials 101” to the Mid-sized and Small Locals in preparation for the 2022 SAG-AFTRA Commercials and Audio Commercials Contracts (“Commercials Contracts”) negotiations.

The Commercials Contracts expire on March 31, 2022 and Wages and Working Conditions (“W&W”) meetings will take place around the country beginning November 1, 2021.

Please join us for this informative presentation that we begin this important process.

WHEN: Thursday, November 4, 2021 11 am -12:30 pm PT/1 pm - 2:30 pm CT/2 pm - 3:30 pm ET

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

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting or caucus, please make sure your voice is heard. You may submit proposal recommendations by email at commercials2022@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Friday, December 3, 2021.

*W&W meetings are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through October 31, 2021)  — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

This series of programs, aimed at future and up-and-coming SAG-AFTRA members and signatories, gives you a rundown of all you need to know when just starting out. 

You’ve heard about the benefits of joining SAG-AFTRA, but what does that really mean? This replay from Summer 2020 will give you an overview of the union’s history, the work our members do, protections in place for our members, eligibility and member benefits.

This event is hosted by SAG-AFTRA’s 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. 

SAG-AFTRA announces the start of the Wages & Working Conditions (“W&W”) process in preparation for the negotiation of the SAG-AFTRA Commercials and Audio Commercials Contracts (“Commercials Contracts”). The Commercials W&W process will begin nationally on November 1, 2021. 

In preparation for the W&W process, SAG-AFTRA will hold two national videoconferences for a presentation of the “Landscape of Commercials.” This presentation will help the membership understand the current state of the industry under which SAG-AFTRA will be negotiating the Commercials Agreements, which will expire on March 31, 2022.  

In addition to this presentation, SAG-AFTRA will be holding local W&W meetings, stakeholder caucus meetings and national W&W videoconference meetings throughout the months of November and December. Please check your email and local webpage for specific dates, subjects (where applicable) and times. 

LANDSCAPE OF COMMERCIALS PRESENTATION

WHEN*: 
Thursday, October 28, 2021 10 am-Noon PT/Noon-2 pm CT/1-3 pm ET
Thursday, October 28, 2021 2-4 pm PT/4-6 pm CT/5-7 pm ET 

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

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting or caucus, please make sure your voice is heard. You may submit proposal recommendations by email at commercials2022@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Friday, December 3, 2021.

*W&W meetings are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through October 31, 2021)  — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

Hosted by
Yvette Nicole Brown & Ken Jeong 

You are cordially invited to join us online for the biennial American Scene Awards celebrating SAG-AFTRA productions representing the best in diversity, equity and inclusion in Music, News & Broadcast and Entertainment.

Sunday, Oct. 17
4:30 PT / 5:30 MT / 6:30 CT / 7:30 ET / 1:30 HT

 

If you need an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation, please specify the accommodation you are requesting, ie. audio description, ASL, etc. You will be contacted by staff to discuss your request as needed.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. You will be emailed a link to join the event. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

The President’s Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement features a #ThrowbackTuesday presentation of 47th Life Achievement Award recipient Ernest Borgnine’s conversation with then SAG President Ken Howard.

• Actor to Actor: Ken Howard Interviews Ernest Borgnine

The President’s Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement revisits 2009 for a #ThrowbackTuesday interview between then SAG President Ken Howard and 46th Life Achievement Award honoree Betty White.

• Actor to Actor: Ken Howard Interviews Betty White

The President’s Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement features a #ThrowbackTuesday presentation of then SAG-AFTRA President Ken Howard’s interview with the legendary Dick Van Dyke. Dick is the 49th SAG Life Achievement Award recipient, and first member to be honored with the award after merger.

• Actor-to-Actor with Dick Van Dyke

Earlier this year, SAG-AFTRA's Stop the Hate Week brought together professionals from across the entertainment and media industry to focus on advancing equity and inclusion on screen, in recording studios and newsrooms, behind the scenes and throughout the industry. Stop the Hate Week featured panels, presentations, conversations and keynotes led by SAG-AFTRA members, as well as affinity organizations with whom we partnered on the shared mission of razing barriers and ending discrimination. Check out the full slate of programming offered from Stop the Hate Week.

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.