Chicago

The SAG-AFTRA Chicago Conservatory presents
 "NEW YEAR - NEW YOU: Body, Brain, Business!"

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 April 30, 2024 or in compliance with the November 2023 dues extension program).
Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.
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. 

A Seminar for the Creative Community in Chicago

You’re invited to attend an affordable housing workshop from the Entertainment Community Fund (@alifeinthearts). This FREE and informative workshop is designed for the performing arts and entertainment community. This workshop will help you better understand what constitutes affordable housing, how it works, and how to help you get prepared to search and apply.

Arts Workers often have episodic and fluctuating income from several sources, and this seminar will explore different methods to calculate and verify annual household income to help you put your best foot forward when applying.

Also discussed will be an overview of affordable housing programs, historical context for housing in Chicago, and housing opportunities currently in development.
 

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These events are 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 workshops are given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. You should always use good judgment in these matters.

In order to help you have as much information as possible on the new 2023 TV/Theatrical Contracts prior to voting, the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local will hold a TV/Theatrical Contracts informational in-person meeting with National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and Chief Contracts Officer Ray Rodriguez on Sunday, November 19, 2023. 1- 4 p.m. For FAQs, a summary of the tentative agreement and voting information, visit sagaftra.org/contracts2023. 

What does it look like to be on strike for over 116 days? Let’s show everyone from New York to LA and everywhere in between that SAG-AFTRA Chicago members are strong and united! Join fellow Chicago SAG-AFTRA members for a photo op at Federal Plaza.

Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 5 p.m. (check in will begin at 4:30 pm) on Federal Plaza at 230 S. Dearborn, Chicago, IL.

Wear your SAG-AFTRA t-shirt. A limited number of shirts will be available for those who don't yet have one.

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

The Niles Food Bank reached out to SAG-AFTRA to offer members the opportunity to access much needed groceries.  If you have food insecurity issues, please reach out to the food bank to arrange to pick up groceries asap.

Please note that the Food Pantry is closed on the last 2 business days of the month.

https://nilestownshipgov.com/162/Food-Pantry

Contact: Mark Collins at 312-719-2265 or civilcitizenm@aol.com.

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.

Welcome to the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local! This Member 101 meeting is a must for new members, and a great refresher for the seasoned veteran actor!  

This is a valuable meeting to learn everything you need to know about SAG-AFTRA and all that we have to offer.  

Learn new things and get answers to any questions you have about SAG-AFTRA.

The meeting will be held in person at the KRC - 1 E. Erie, Suite 660, dinner will be served.

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 Nov. 31, 2023). Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

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. 

Not a morning person? Join us for a Saturday afternoon Yoga and Reiki session!

Agent and Reiki master Donna Simons-Dunn will be joining us via ZOOM at 2:00pm for meditation and Reiki and SAG-AFTRA member Khloe Janel will lead a Yoga session starting at 2:30.   Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing!

After Reiki, stick around for snacks and conversation!

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 Oct. 31, 2023 or April 30, 2024 or in compliance with the November 2023 dues extension program). Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

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. 

This year The Kaufherr Resource Center is aiming to raise $1,000.00 in donations on Giving Tuesday, Nov 28!

Giving Tuesday is an annual day of global fundraising; in 2022, the event raised over $3 billion for the U.S. nonprofit sector - it's an amazing day of support and action!  

If you're keen to help spread the word, email melissa@thekaufherrcenter.org to become a Giving Tuesday Ambassador for The Center.

Donations will go toward general operating expenses (gotta keep those lights on!) along with continuing our top-notch programming and ongoing tech upgrades.

Donations can be made here, early donations will still count toward our November 28 goal!

Together, we can support our local performers with the time and attention that they deserve. 

UAW Local 551 and their 4,000 workers at the Ford Plant have been called on Strike!

Join UAW Local 551 for their Stand-Up Strike to help fight for a record contract to uplift working families across the country. UAW International President Shawn Fain will be at a strike rally in support of Local 551 THIS SATURDAY, October 7 at 1:30 p.m. at 13550 Torrence Ave, Chicago. 

Note: Only USA made vehicles will be allowed to park in the UAW lot. No exceptions.

The United Auto Workers are on strike, and need support on the picket lines.  If you have a free day, and are able to walk the line with them for a couple of hours - please visit: 

https://uawlocal551.com/ for details on their strike schedule.  You can support UAW Local 551 by visiting the picket line any time, they are out 24/7.  The plants are in Chicago Heights, IL, and Southeast side of Chicago.

Can we interest you in a beer to benefit the SAG-AFTRA Foundation?

The Beer Temple is raising a glass in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA members!  The Beer Temple and Fair State Union Lager have partnered to donate $1 from each package (pour or six-pack) of Union Lager sold in the month of October to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation in support of striking members! Not only is it beer for a good cause, it's tasty beer from a great place and a great brewery.

Visit The Beer Temple in Avondale to get yours!

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.