Why Serve on the SAG-AFTRA Board?

If you are contemplating becoming more involved in the career you have chosen, you may want to consider running for office for the SAG-AFTRA New Orleans Local.

There are many benefits to serving. You will be front-and-center on the issues that affect New Orleans Local members. Participating in discussions and voting on issues that cover this region allows you to understand how the union works, both locally and at the national level.

You will make many new contacts. Through industry events, you will meet many people who follow your career path and many others who become the sum total of what makes this industry work.

You will gain respect. As a board member, you will be noticed more, taken more seriously and given more time by industry decision-makers.

You will build your confidence. Since confidence can often make the difference on whether you get that job, learning to work on the business side of your career can only make you more knowledgeable about your craft. Knowledge is power. It makes you less nervous.

By learning about your union, you will be learning about your rights. How many times have you been on a job and wondered, "Is this in violation of union rules?" As a board member, you will have the answer because you will be the first to know about negotiated contracts.

A term on the New Orleans Local Board will help not only you, but also those you toil away with on a daily basis in our industry. Learning about all aspects of the industry allows you to make better decisions about your career as you build it.

There has never been a better time to serve and this is an election year. Consider offering your name and talents for a deserving cause. Become a SAG-AFTRA board member. Call Linda Dowell at (214) 363-8300 ext. 1 for complete election eligibility and schedule information. 

This item was originally featured in the spring 2013 local newsletter.