New England

The 28th Annual SAG Awards will be announced on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022  at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET on TBS and TNT! We’re getting ready by throwing back to 2019 and 55th Life Achievement honoree Alan Alda visiting with then-SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris to talk career and life achievements.

Voting for the SAG Awards is open until Friday, Feb. 25. Remember to vote for your favorite performances of the year!

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

Join us Saturday, December 11 at 1 pm ET / Noon CT / 11 am MT / 10 am PT for a webinar conversation on managing work-related trauma and stress for journalists.

The last few years have brought trauma upon trauma for journalists: coronavirus, election coverage, the insurrection at the Capitol, protests for racial justice, fires, hurricanes and escalating crime and gun violence. 

Al Tompkins author/senior staff at Poynter Institute and his wife Sidney Tompkins, a licensed psychotherapist and retired clergy work with newsrooms across this country to help journalists manage traumatic stress and to learn to take better care of themselves. poynter.org/author/atompkins

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP. You will receive a Zoom link to join the meeting once you 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 is currently conducting a Wages & Working Conditions (“W&W”) process in preparation for the SAG-AFTRA Commercials and Audio Commercials Contracts (“Commercials Contracts”) negotiations. 

As part of this process, SAG-AFTRA will hold a national videoconference presentation on the Pension & Health plans.  

As with other W&W presentations, this will be available to members in good standing and require the execution of a confidentiality agreement to attend. Please check your emails or click here for updates and any additional meetings in your Local.

PENSION & HEALTH PLANS PRESENTATION

WHEN*: Monday, November 29, 2021 12-1:30 p.m. PT/2-3:30 p.m. CT/3-4:30 p.m. 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 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 will be conducting a national Wages & Working Conditions (“W&W”) meeting for the Mid-sized and Small Locals in preparation for the 2022 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and 2022 SAG-AFTRA Audio Commercials Contract (“Commercials”) 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*.

WHEN: Monday, November 29, 2021 2-4 pm p.m. /4-6 p.m. CT/5-7 p.m. ET

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. 

The SAG-AFTRA New England 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 (“Commercials”) 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*.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 16, 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 23, 5:30 p.m.

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. 

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. 

In this replay from Summer of 2021 learn the business of filmmaking and kickstart your career by learning about one of the most important tools in creating your own content – entertainment contracts.This discussion will walk you through SAG-AFTRA’s different types of entertainment contracts and will offer insight as to which would be most beneficial to your student, short, feature film or new media project.

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. 

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. 

In this replay from Spring 2021 a diverse panel of SAG-AFTRA member media professionals working in major television and radio markets across the country discussed their careers and answered questions. Topics covered included the media landscape and landing first jobs, how SAG-AFTRA works to protect broadcasters, on-air and off-air jobs in broadcast, the business of the News Business, digital storytelling and new ways of covering news, and diversity and inclusivity in the industry.

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. 

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: 
Dancers - Friday, Nov. 12, 2-4 pm PT/4-6 pm CT/5-7 pm ET
Spanish Language - Tuesday, November 16, 1-3 pm PT/3-5 pm CT/4-6 pm ET
Voiceover - Wednesday Nov. 17, 1:30-3:30 pm PT/3:30-5:30 pm CT/4:30-6:30 pm ET
Singers - Thursday, Nov. 18,  2:30-4:30 pm PT/4:30-6:30 pm CT/5:30-7:30 pm ET
Background - Monday, Nov. 22, 11 am-1:30 pm  PT/1-3:30 pm CT/2-4:30 pm ET
Stunt - Tuesday, November 30 3-6 pm PT/5-8 pm CT/6-9 pm ET
Diversity - Wednesday, December 1 2-4 pm PT/4-6 pm CT/5-7 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. 

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. 

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.