New Orleans

The SAG-AFTRA New Orleans will conduct a local wages and working conditions (W&W) meeting in preparation for the 2023 TV/Theatrical Contracts negotiations. This is your opportunity to recommend proposed changes to these contracts. 

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. 

What: New Orleans Local TV/Theatrical W&W Meeting via Zoom

When: Monday, Jan, 23, 6-8 p.m. CT

• Make sure your dues are in good standing
• Have a Zoom account that identifies you by name 
• RSVP below (you must be logged in to see the RSVP form below)
• Complete the Confidentiality Agreement you will be sent prior to the meeting

WHO CAN ATTEND

*W&W meetings are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing, paid thru April 30, 2023, or in compliance with the November 2022 Dues Relief Extension. No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

CAN’T ATTEND A MEETING?

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 tvtheatrical2023@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.

REQUIRED CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT
In order to participate in the wages and working conditions process, you must electronically complete the Confidentiality Agreement sent to you automatically upon your RSVP. You will only need to complete this form once for the entire W&W process. 

QUESTIONS? 
Email tvtheatrical2023@sagaftra.org

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before start of event. 

You are invited to join a regional member informational meeting to discuss self-taped auditions for members of Arizona-Utah, Colorado, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston-Austin, New Mexico and New Orleans Locals. The National Board has recently appointed a National Self-Tape Committee to explore and consider ways to address the self-tape process. This topic has significant relevance to our actor/performer members and this is an opportunity to provide important feedback for the committee’s consideration. 

WHEN: Mon., Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. MT

RSVP: Please complete the form below to RSVP. You must be logged in to see the RSVP form. 

The Zoom meeting will have a waiting room enabled. You must have a Zoom account that identifies you by name to be admitted from the waiting room. If you do not have a Zoom account, please be sure to register for one PRIOR to the meeting. Your Zoom account name shown on screen must match the name you use to RSVP to be admitted from the Zoom waiting room. 

If you cannot attend and have comments to share about self-taped auditions, please email them to linda.dowell@sagaftra.org with Self-Taping in the subject line.  

SAG-AFTRA national constituency groups and locals across the country will be conducting wages and working conditions (W&W) meetings in the coming weeks in preparation for the TV/Theatrical Contracts negotiations. The TV/Theatrical Contracts expire June 30, 2023. Watch your email or visit sagaftra.org/2023ww for a current meeting schedule and plan to join us. Member participation is vital to this process.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru October 31, 2022 or April 30, 2023, or in compliance with the November 2022 Dues Relief Extension). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Join your fellow SAG-AFTRA Louisiana and Mississippi members for the 2022 New Orleans Local Virtual Membership Meeting. 

We have two special guests: Misty Talley, director/producer/editor and Greg Tarzan Davis, actor and New Orleans native. These homegrown talents will share their experiences in Louisiana and beyond as well as answer questions. 

You’ll also have an opportunity to learn and ask questions of elected New Orleans Local representatives and staff. The meeting will include updates on the following:

• 2022 New Orleans Regional Commercials Code
• Micro Budget Agreement

Our guest speakers kick off the meeting so please make plans to join promptly at 6:30 p.m. so you don't miss a thing!

When: 6:30 - 8:15 p.m. CT, Monday, November 14

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

RSVP:  RSVPs are required for admittance to the meeting by Thursday, November 10 at 5 p.m. CT. You must be logged in to see the RSVP form below. 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. 

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.

Questions about the meeting? Please contact lisha.brock@sagaftra.org or (972) 677-5208.

By RSVPing 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 New Orleans Local 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. 

This meeting is only open to paid-up New Orleans Local members in good standing, paid thru October 31, 2022. 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.

Grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and cozy up to your computer or mobile device for this informal gathering via Zoom. Come mingle with fellow members, discuss issues important to you, share ideas about future local activities and have some fun. While the method of meeting may be slightly different, the community feeling will be the same. The first five members to RSVP and attend will get a SAG-AFTRA coffee mug.  If you have a topic you'd like to discuss, please email neworleans@sagaftra.org. 

When: Friday, September 30,  10-11 am

Where: Online via Zoom

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that 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, 2022). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Calling all members of the New Orleans Local! If you have not attended a member orientation meeting, or would like a refresher, please join us to hear from member leaders and staff about your union. This “SAG-AFTRA 101” presentation is perfect for new and veteran members alike. 

At the end of the presentation, there will be an opportunity to address questions. If there is a question you would like addressed, you may submit it in advance to neworleans@sagaftra.org. You can also review the SAG-AFTRA New Member Booklet here and prepare your questions for our Q&A session.

Come learn about who we are, what we do and how you can get the most out of your membership. Make plans to attend now by registering for this virtual event today! 

When: Mon., Sept. 12, 2022 - 6:30 to 8 pm CT

Where: Online via Zoom

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that 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, 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.

Featuring: National Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair and National Director, Voiceover Treslyn Williams

Join the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement for a primer on the basic contract terms for dubbing work. This presentation will review: 

• Which contracts cover dubbing
• Type of work covered
• Pay rates

When: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, 10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

Watch Now: https://youtu.be/OlNi-HH7-OU

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.
 

SAG-AFTRA will be conducting a Wages & Working Conditions (“W&W”) meeting specifically for the Mid-sized and Small Locals in preparation for the  2022 SAG-AFTRA Corporate/Educational & Non-Broadcast (“Co/Ed Contract”) Negotiations. The Co/Ed Contract expires October 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: Wednesday, August 31, 10 am - 1 pm PT/12 pm - 3 pm CT/1 pm - 4 pm ET

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

RSVP: RSVPs are required, please fill out the form below to RSVP. Once you've registered you will receive an email with more information and the zoom link from webmaster@sagaftra.org. Please be sure to check your spam folder if you have not received the email.

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting, you may submit proposal recommendations by email at CoEd2022@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by 5 pm on Monday, August 29, 2022.  

W&W meetings are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through October 31, 2022 or in compliance with the May 2022 dues relief extension program) — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 
 

10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

WATCH NOW AT: https://youtu.be/eBnZ1t27mLc

Featuring: 
SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair
and
National Director, Background & NY Entertainment Contracts Stephanie Perry

Join the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement to zip through the basics of compensation when working background on a TV/Theatrical/New Media production. This presentation will cover: 

• Payments for costume fittings
• Rates for providing required wardrobe
• Who to call with questions

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.

10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET
Please click here or copy and paste this URL into your browser to view the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8kR04yLk9c

Featuring: 
National Board Member Ilyssa Fradin
and
Director, Commercials Contracts Claudette Singh

Join the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement for another primer that breaks down the updated provisions of the newly ratified, groundbreaking 2022 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contracts. Commercials 101: Four Provisions You Should Know, will cover new contract terms for:

• Social Media & YouTube Waiver
• Choreographers
• Theatrical/Industrial Exhibition
• Public Service Announcements (PSA’s)

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.
 

10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

WATCH HERE

Featuring:
SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair
and
SAG-AFTRA National Director Government Affairs and Public Policy Kerri Wood Einertson

Join the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement for an overview of how the SAG-AFTRA Government Affairs & Public Policy (GAPP) Department partners with members to advocate for legislation that helps our members, and how you can help. This presentation will cover:

• GAPP’s role and how you can participate in SAG-AFTRA advocacy efforts
• Federal legislative campaigns 
• State legislative campaigns

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.