With all the discussion about diversity and inclusion in entertainment, what action is being taken to ensure opportunities for America’s largest minority, entertainment professionals with disabilities? The lack of representation both on screen and behind the camera means that millions of people are unable to see themselves in the media today. The panel will shine a light on the evolving landscape in Hollywood, as vanguards work tirelessly behind the scenes to make opportunities more inclusive and bring more diverse stories to the front of the camera.

Attention commercial performers! Do you know how maximum use and holding fees are calculated? Are non-traditional media types like streaming, gaming or virtual worlds like the metaverse also covered? We’re going to break down these fees so you know how and when you should receive compensation with an in-depth look at the maximum use and holding fees provisions in the new Commercials Contract.

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher hosts a special conversation about the 2023 TV/Theatrical Contracts Strike Authorization viewed through an intersectional lens and featuring a diverse group of women on the TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee. We’ll hear our guests’ unique perspectives on the state of the entertainment industry, their personal experiences and why they’re voting YES on the strike authorization.

Our future is at stake! Streaming, inflation, and out-of-control self-taping requests have actors working longer and harder than ever, struggling to make ends meet. Join us for an important conversation about the 2023 TV/Theatrical Contracts Strike Authorization Referendum and why we’re asking members to vote YES on this critical measure.

Actors Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sophia Bush and Kumail Nanjiani join fellow SAG-AFTRA members in expressing their support for the Strike Authorization and explain why all eligible members should vote "Yes" on June 5.

Eligible members, click the link to vote: https://vote.ivsballot.com/sagaftra2023/