SAG-AFTRA Convention Journal 2013

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SAG-AFTRA AS THEY CELEBRATE THEIR INAUGURAL N AT IO N A L CO N V EN T IO N

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Best Wishes for a Successful Inaugural National Convention!

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Dear Member,

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s SAG-AFTRA members, we are part of a pretty exclusive group.

Whether you make your living as an actor, broadcaster, recording

artist, dancer, stuntperson or in any of the other areas we cover, we have two things in common: Our work puts us out there, in front of the world,

KEN HOWARD National President

and we’re the best at what we do.

SAG-AFTRA stands out as a mark of quality. It’s something I hear again and again, often from producers hiring union talent for the first time: The skills and professionalism of the SAG-AFTRA member are a cut above. They’re knowledgeable, easy to work with, and their talent and training shows through in a better final product.

Each of us is passionate about our work, but without the union, many of us couldn’t make a living doing what we love. The union has also created a framework for solidarity among our members — it’s the kind of thing you don’t see among our nonunion counterparts. It manifests itself not only in the day-to-day acts of kindness between members, but in the foundations and other organizations that have grown up around our union to offer a helping hand to members who need it.

We are stronger when we stand together. I look forward to working side by side with you at this historic first convention and as we embark upon the journey of building our new union.

It is my honor to serve as your national president and to say, “I am a SAG-AFTRA member.”

In unity,

Ken Howard

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Celebrate SAG-AFTRA’s Inaugural National Convention

From all your Canadian friends, 22,000 ACTRA members honour you.

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Dear Member,

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’m honored and excited to welcome you to SAG-AFTRA’s very first convention.

We are extremely fortunate to have a strong union setting our pay

and protecting us when we work. Across the country, the percentage

AMY AQUINO Secretary-Treasurer

of workers represented by unions is at one of its lowest points ever.

Since collective bargaining is really the only tool there is for ensuring that workers are paid fairly, it’s no coincidence that the middle class is suffering, and our country’s wealth is so unevenly distributed.

That’s why the labor movement has been looking to SAG-AFTRA and our positive momentum as an inspiration. It’s also why we as members need to do our utmost to ensure that SAG-AFTRA stays healthy, vital and united. Our ability to have long-lasting, meaningful careers is shaped by many things, but nothing is more important to our goals as professionals than a strong and vibrant union.

We’re going to do a lot of business at our first convention — we’ll be electing key leaders, debating and voting on important constitutional amendments and resolutions from across the country, and educating ourselves about our changing business. We’ll be helping shape and define our brand-new union.

We will also take a moment to celebrate what we built together. By founding SAG-AFTRA, we not only made history, we made a statement heard around the world — that unity matters, and collective action is just as important as it always was.

We have a lot of work to do. Let’s get started.

Your partner in unity,

Amy Aquino

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Welcome Delegates!

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e are thrilled to have the opportunity to witness and participate in SAG-AFTRA’s first national convention, a milestone event that

symbolizes the culmination of years of work by members and marks the official beginning of a new phase in your union’s journey.

DAVID WHITE National Executive Director

about new initiatives throughout the union, to engage in dialogue and exchange ideas with other activists and leaders, and ultimately for us to inspire one another as we prepare for the coming year. The challenges

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This convention is a unique time for members nationwide to learn

that confront our members are enormous, and they exist across the wide landscape of our major contract areas. As we move forward, we must meet these obstacles with the power of a unified vision and effort.

This first convention presents a distinct moment for us to cultivate such a unified spirit and provides opportunities to work with your fellow members to do just that.

I hope to have the chance to engage with as many of you as possible during your time here. And I look forward to working with the new officers elected during this convention who, along with President Ken Howard and Secretary-Treasurer Amy Aquino, will complete the elected leadership team for the next two years.

Together, we can accomplish great things for our membership. I truly believe that SAG-AFTRA’s best years lie ahead of us, as we stand on the achievements of our legacy unions to step forward into a bright horizon.

Now is the time for us to get started. Best wishes for a great convention!

In unity and looking forward,

David White

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things to know Parking

Validated parking is available only in the L.A. LIVE West Garage, Gate E or F for authorized attendees (validated parking is not provided at JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE). Please see a convention ambassador for more information.

The inaugural SAG-AFTRA National Convention takes place in Los Angeles’ burgeoning downtown district at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE.

Credentials

Convention badges must be worn in order to access the main convention floor, caucuses, breakout sessions, programs and during voting.

Dress Code

Dress is casual for meetings and sessions. You might want to bring a sweater or light jacket as meeting rooms and the convention floor can be cool. Dress for the Convention Celebration and American Scene Awards on Friday is cocktail attire.

Wireless

Wireless access will be available in the convention hall and breakout rooms.

Please be considerate and limit the amount of wireless devices being used simultaneously as it may impede the speed and effectiveness of the network.

Cell Phones

Please turn cell phones to silent when entering the convention hall, programs and workshops. Please take personal calls outside the convention hall.

Use of Recording Devices

smartphones, to capture convention speeches, reports, presentations, seminars, workshops, panels, caucuses, voting or any other programs. Violations may result in removal from the convention.

Where to Eat

In most cases, meals, coffee and other beverages are the responsibility of the delegate. There are dining and beverage options in and around the JW Marriott facility (see page 36 for a directory of places to eat at L.A. LIVE). Lunch will be provided to delegates on Saturday and a closing breakfast will be served on Sunday. Dinner will be served Friday, for those ticketed to attend the Celebration.

Children & Pets

Children are not permitted to attend any part of the convention program. Exceptions include outside

Delegates may not under any circumstances use any

excursions and special events. No pets or animals

type of audio or visual recording device, including

permitted, with the exception of animals in service.

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Alcoholic Beverage Policy SAG-AFTRA encourages the

responsible use of alcohol at official social events, including the opening night reception and the Friday evening Celebration and American Scene Awards.

Questions? Visit Our Ambassadors!

Lucy van Pelt from Peanuts may charge a nickel for advice, but SAG-AFTRA ambassadors are standing by to assist for free. During the convention, you will find smiling faces and helpful folk at the Ambassadors’ table in the foyer just outside the convention hall. They have

Join the Conversation!

There’s a whole virtual convention experience waiting for you on SAG-AFTRA’s network of social media sites. Be sure to visit, like and follow us before, during and after the main event.

Official Site SAGAFTRACONVENTION.ORG is your destination for all things convention-related — news, videos, sessions, speakers, exhibitors and more!

Convention Hashtag

information on places to see (and be seen), restaurants,

Use the convention hashtag #SAGAFTRAUNITED

shops, places of worship, Dodger games, Friends of Bill

to stay connected on Twitter and Facebook.

W. meetings and more. Stop by and say hi!

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convention news, updates, videos and schedule.

mic. The Ambassadors’ table has information on when and where interviews are taking place.

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schedule at a glance Wednesday, Sept. 25 3 - 8 p.m.

Delegate Check-In

4 - 6 p.m.

National Board Meeting Open to national board members and authorized staff only

Friday, Sept. 27 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Information & Resource Expo (Georgia I & II) Learn more about SAG-AFTRA partners, resources and programs available to members.

See page 35.

Welcome Reception for Delegates (Salon 5) Hosted by the Los Angeles Local.

Special guests include Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, CBS2 news anchor Pat Harvey and actor Jon Tenney. RSVP required.

thursday, Sept. 26 7 - 9 a.m.

Delegate Check-In

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Information & Resource Expo (Georgia I & II) Learn more about SAG-AFTRA committees and departments, as well as resources and programs available to SAG-AFTRA members. See page 35.

9 a.m. - Noon Convention Session (Diamond Ballroom) Includes keynote address by Richard L. Trumka, president, AFL-CIO; nominations for and election of executive vice president.

Noon - 2 p.m.

Lunch Break On your own.

2 - 6 p.m.

Caucuses, Nominations and Balloting Elections for geographic and category national vice presidents.

Convention Session (Diamond Ballroom) Includes the keynote panel discussion: Conversation from the Leading Edge. See page 17 for panelists.

8 - 9 a.m.

Farewell Continental Breakfast (Diamond Ballroom) All delegates are invited to a breakfast hosted by SAG-AFTRA.

Noon - 2 p.m.

Lunch Break On your own.

9 a.m. - Noon Convention Session (Diamond Ballroom)

2 - 5:30 p.m.

Workshops and Panels See page 18.

7 – 10:30 p.m.

Celebration & American Scene Awards Buffet dinner, presentation of the American Scene Awards and the George Heller Memorial Award. Live entertainment from The Dorian Holley Band. Holley is the lead singer of The Rickey Minor Band on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. All delegates and guests must purchase a ticket in order to attend this event.

Noon - 2 p.m.

Delegation Photos (Diamond Ballroom)

monday, Sept. 30 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

National Board Meeting Open to national board members and authorized staff only

tuesday, oct. 1 Saturday, Sept. 28 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Information & Resource Expo (Georgia I & II) Learn more about resources and programs available to members.

See page 35.

9 a.m. - Noon Convention Session (Diamond Ballroom) Includes remarks by Rep. Judy Chu, (CA-27) and Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez.

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Convention Session (Diamond Ballroom)

sunday, Sept. 29

9 a.m. - Noon 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Noon - 2 p.m.

Lunch Break All delegates are invited to a lunch hosted by SAG-AFTRA.

9 a.m. - Noon National Board Meeting Open to national board members and authorized staff only

Schedule subject to change. Please refer to your delegation registration at SAGAFTRACONVENTION.org for updates.

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convention map All convention sessions take place at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE conference center and hotel.

Level 3 - Conference Center CONVENTION

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keynote speakers AFL-CIO PRESIDENT RICHARD TRUMKA was first elected in 2009 and was recently re-elected at the AFL-CIO’s convention in Los Angeles. Trumka has dedicated more than 15 years of service to the AFL-CIO, following his beginnings in the small coal-mining communities of southwest Pennsylvania. His vision as a leader stems from wise words his grandfather, a miner, told him when he was young: “If you want to help workers, you first need to help people.” Prior to his presidency, Trumka served unions as legal counsel, president of the United Mine Workers of America and secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO.

U.S. REP. JUDY CHU was elected in July 2009 to represent California’s 27th District. In the 113th Congress, Chu serves on the House Judiciary Committee, where she is a member of the Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations Subcommittee and the Intellectual Property and the Internet Subcommittee. In 2011, she was elected as the chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. Chu began her career as an educator and taught psychology at Los Angeles City College and East Los Angeles College for 20 years. She also served in the California State Assembly.

SECRETARY OF LABOR THOMAS E. PEREZ was sworn into office on July 23, 2013.

Previously, he served as assistant attorney general for civil rights at the U.S. Department of Justice, enforcing federal laws that prohibit discrimination and uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all who live in America. Among the division’s achievements under his leadership was the successful implementation of the Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes Prevention Act; expanding equal housing opportunities; protecting schoolchildren from discrimination, bullying and harassment; and dramatically widening access to employment, educational opportunities and housing for people with disabilities. He previously served as the secretary of Maryland’s Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.

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keynote panel Conversation from the Leading Edge KEYVAN PEYMANI (MODERATOR) is the managing director of the Digital Strategy Division of ICM Partners. ICM Partners is one of the preeminent talent and literary agencies in the world, representing clients in the fields of motion pictures, television, publishing, music, theater, branded entertainment and digital media, with principal offices in Los Angeles, New York and London.

TERRY CITY, BuzzFeed’s West Coast vice president, oversees sales and strategy for the leading media company for social news and entertainment. He works with top brands, helping them navigate the world of social publishing and native advertising. In addition to sales, City oversees BuzzFeed’s increased presence in the Los Angeles and the Bay Area markets.

THANIA GUARDINO, Somo Mobile’s marketing and account executive, is a self-proclaimed “millennial” who enjoys everything digital, has a strong love of cheese and is probably the last loyal Blackberry 9900 fan. She likes the Starbucks app, which allows her to easily use her gold rewards card.

GREG SIEGEL, BreakMedia’s senior vice president of entertainment development, leads the company’s entertainment partnerships and film and television initiatives. Previously, Siegel was a talent agent for 12 years at the Endeavor Agency (now William Morris Endeavor Entertainment). Prior to representing actors, Siegel founded Endeavor’s New Media division in 1996, developing the agency’s early Internet strategy.

D.A. WALLACH, Spotify’s artist-in-residence, is best known as one half of the music duo Chester French. A graduate of Harvard College and a SAG-AFTRA member, Wallach has been featured in numerous publications, including GQ and Rolling Stone, and has toured with many artists, including Lady Gaga and Weezer, and collaborated with Janelle Monáe and Macklemore.

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workshops and panels session a 2:15–3:45 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27

panels Media Industry Outlook An overview of recent business trends in the media industry and an outlook for the near future of TV (broadcast, basic cable and premium), radio, advertising, sound recordings, scripted dramatic television programs, theatrical feature films, home video, new media and other ancillary markets.

Speak Up Audiobooks Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow A panel of prominent SAG-AFTRA narrators from across the country will present an overview of the audiobook industry and their work as audiobook narrators — providing details on the dramatic growth of this area of work, the craft of narration, and SAG-AFTRA’s role in organizing the audiobook narrator community and, by extension, the industry.

Introduction to the New Media Agreement SAG-AFTRA members can take control of their careers through work in new media. This panel will discuss the SAG-AFTRA New Media Agreement, how to become signatory and what it means to be signed. Helpful tips and advice on unionizing a non-union new media project will be offered.

Broadcast Personal Services Contracts Primer A presentation and discussion of employment agreements used in the broadcast industry. The basic provisions of PSCs and their impact on member employment will be addressed. Members will receive information on basic techniques to use in individual negotiations, updates on current employer tactics and strategies, and advice on how to best approach negotiations with employers.

Casting & Auditions Your Rights and Obligations The world of casting and auditions can be a dangerous one for performers. Find out how the SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreements and the law can be important lifelines. Participants will hear from enforcement experts on how these provisions apply in common, real-world scenarios. Included in this panel will be a discussion of casting websites and call-in services, and some of the issues these commonly raise for performers.

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special Presentation Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Diversity in the Industry SAG-AFTRA, in cooperation with the SAG-Producers Industry Advancement Cooperative Fund, and the UCLA Law School’s Williams Institute present the results of the first-ever study of sexual orientation and gender identity diversity in the entertainment industry. The discussion will examine what it says about the industry — where we are and how far we have to go to achieve inclusiveness and equal employment opportunity.

Stuntpersons, Singers and Dancers Common and Unique Problems Dancers, singers and stunt performers have unique work lives and need unique resources and support to enhance their careers.

This panel will focus on the special resources available and how members can access them, and will include information on services provided by the union, the various contracts and provisions under which members can work, and the importance of networking.

workshops Organizing Ever Feel Like You’re Doing It All Wrong? Sharing Lessons From Successful Campaign and Recruitment Strategies Talking union but still fumbling your recruiting? Why everything you’re saying and doing to organize current and new members is all wrong. This workshop will get to the root of why people truly consider joining the union or joining a union-led initiative, and will examine how to deal effectively with apathy and other organizing challenges. It will discuss honest and sincere approaches to frame conversations that will have a much better affect on the people being recruited to the cause. This workshop will be an interactive session full of practical guidance and skills development.

Create Your Own Script-to-Screen Program Find out how to develop a script-to-screen program in your local. The Houston-Austin Local’s Jim Huston Memorial Scriptto-Screen Program is highly successful, providing members the opportunity to reach out to local industry, forge new partnerships and create a network of writers, directors, producers and SAG-AFTRA performers who blaze a trail to greenlight unproduced screenplays.

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Social Media and IP for Performers

The Affordable Care Act

Create and promote your personal brand. Whether you’re using Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or another social media platform, learn the tips and tools of promoting a personal brand via social media. Related intellectual property and legal issues will be addressed to help ensure that you can hold on to the brand you’ve worked so hard to build. Participants will leave the session with a list of safety tips for smart and prudent public commentary via social media platforms.

Everything You Wanted to Know ... and More!

A panel of subject matter experts will provide an overview of everything we know thus far about how the Affordable Care Act will affect SAG-AFTRA, our benefit plans and our members. There will be a Q&A session as well.

session b 4–5:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27

panels New Business Models in the Age of Digital Media This panel will examine recent changes in the business models of various sectors of media (including broadcasting, entertainment, advertising and sound recordings) and how this change has been driven by the digital media revolution. The discussion will also look at the future and how we can expect the businesses to evolve in the coming years.

Collective Bargaining in Broadcast Shops This panel will be a primer for broadcast members involved in negotiating their collective bargaining agreement with their employers. Includes discussion of member leadership and participation in the administration and enforcement of a CBA during its term and in preparation for negotiations, development of proposals, member communication and participation at the bargaining table and throughout the process.

Public Policy Making Government Work for SAG-AFTRA Members Subject matter experts discuss how public policy issues affect SAG-AFTRA members and their work lives, and how the union works to advance their cause in ways both highly visible and behind the scenes. Public policy issues to be addressed include “rightto-work” (for less) laws, tax incentives, right of publicity, young performer issues and more.

Commercials 101 The Game Show Come learn about the first SAG-AFTRA-negotiated major multiemployer collective bargaining agreement. You’ll experience an interactive introduction to the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contracts in a fun game show format. There may even be some surprise special guest stars!

Background Actors: E pluribus unum Regional and local background issues are really national issues; tiered union membership in regions outside of Los Angeles and New York directly affects the strength of the union. Find out how this affects principal performers, background performers and the strength of your union when negotiating — and what can be done to advance the cause.

Contracts 101: Overview of the Actor/Performer Collective Bargaining Agreements This panel will give an overview of the areas of SAG-AFTRA’s jurisdiction as they relate to actor/performers, including an outline of which collective bargaining agreements cover which types of work, and a review of the basics of those agreements.

workshops agency State of the Franchise(s) Talent agency regulation and relations are more complex now than ever before. This workshop will address the realities of the agency franchises today, the rise of the general services agreement and the risks associated with it, and the unique realities of talent agency representation around the country.

Equal Employment Opportunity Know Your Rights Join us for this candid conversation about what every member should know in order to empower and protect themselves when faced with discrimination, sexual harassment, pre-employment inquiries, predatory producers and issues of underemployment and underrepresentation.

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Take Care of Your Voice — It Takes Care of You. Every member relies on his or her voice to communicate and work under SAG-AFTRA contracts. Renowned otolaryngologist and voice expert Reena Gupta, MD will discuss vocal health and care of the vocal cords.

Schedule subject to change. Please refer to your delegation registration at SAGAFTRACONVENTION.org for updates.

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Closed circuit television?

Global television?

Interplanetary television?

Live robot actors? Automated announcers? How do you arrive at a proper fee to be paid to a Univac Automaton for a five-line-or-less part on a program written and directed by a Remington Rand Autowriter and beamed to a regional network of only five planets?”

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Our union owes its existence

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to technology. The inventions of

Computer will come up with the

Guglielmo Marconi, Thomas Edison,

answer!” he joked.

Philo Farnsworth and Tim Berners-

To survive, we have had to change

Lee changed everything, creating

with the times, from silent films

industries and altering world culture

to “talkies,” live TV to recorded

forever. We live in a time of rapid

broadcasts, through the creation of

change, but it’s easy to forget that it

the home video market, 24-hour cable

has been this way through much of the

news channels, video-on-demand and

history of film, radio and television.

the birth of the Internet.

This story’s opening quotation is from

A necessary part of that evolution

an article that appeared in the 1962/63

was merger, a move that had been

issue of AFTRA’s Dial-Log, written

discussed almost since the inceptions

by then-Los Angeles Local President

of SAG and AFTRA, but the devil was

Tyler McVey. He concluded the

always in the details. In October 1998,

sentiment on an optimistic note:

the idea took its first serious steps,

“I feel sure that the AFTRA

when the boards of the two unions

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Aug. 22, 1981: Members of SAG and AFTRA were among the thousands of participants in this Equal Rights Amendment fundraising walkathon down Avenue of the Stars in Century City, Calif. Bottom: SAG-AFTRA New York Local members at a Labor Day march.

approved a merger referendum. That first attempt failed to garner the needed support from members.

In 2003, SAG National President Melissa Gilbert and AFTRA National

televisions and tablets, what was once

many concerns about specifics, the

President John Connolly led their

only viewable at 8 o’clock on Saturday

desire to merge the unions persisted

respective national boards in forging

night can now be seen anytime,

and even intensified.

an agreement to consolidate unions.

anywhere. As these trends continued,

The vote by members was close, with

it was bound to set up continuing

created the Group for One

75 percent of AFTRA members voting

clashes between the unions.

Union, or G1. The G1 workgroups

yes, but the SAG vote fell short of the needed threshold by just 2.2 percent.

In 2010, the national presidents

Working together, the unions

developed a comprehensive set of

of SAG and AFTRA, Ken Howard

recommendations based on member

and Roberta Reardon, took the idea

feedback in six categories: Governance

on, further blurring the lines of

back to the members in a series of

& Structure; Finance & Dues;

jurisdiction and of categories of media.

meetings around the country dubbed

Collective Bargaining; Pension, Health

What was once exclusively the domain

the Listening Tour. What they heard

& Retirement; Operations & Staff; and

of movie theaters is now watched on

convinced them that, while there were

Member Education & Outreach.

Over time, technology marched

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Nov. 14, 1938: First convention of the American Federation of Radio Artists, held in St. Louis, Missouri, Park Plaza Hotel.

These recommendations formed the

Nov. 13, 1961, Beverly Hilton Hotel: Members at the Screen Actors Guild Annual Meeting.

the history of each organization is

membership meeting at SAG. Its role

basis of the merger agreement, dues

something in which all SAG-AFTRA

is to empower and involve members

structure and the constitution of the

members can take ownership and

in the governance and direction of the

new union. On Jan. 27 and 28, 2012,

pride. The merged union is stronger

union. The four-day meeting features

the SAG and AFTRA boards approved

than either of its predecessor

workshops, celebrations and, most

the merger package and then turned to

organizations, and now it’s time for

importantly, union business.

members for their approval.

the next great step and a significant

Members of both unions voted

That business will be conducted

milestone in the merged union’s

by the convention delegates,

overwhelmingly in favor of merger.

young history: SAG-AFTRA’s first

representatives who were elected for

Nearly 82 percent of SAG members

convention. The delegates – you –

two-year terms by the membership

and 86 percent of AFTRA members

will be laying the groundwork for the

of each of the 25 locals. At the

voted yes to creating a new union,

union’s future.

convention, delegates will vote on

SAG-AFTRA, on March 30, 2012.

Since the merger, SAG-AFTRA has

And whatever tomorrow brings,

resolutions that were submitted 30

the strong foundation created during

days prior to the convention, consider

achieved a major victory for members:

this convention will help current

amendments to the SAG-AFTRA

the Commercials Contracts. It was

and future leaders keep the union an

Constitution and elect national vice

a negotiation with a very different

effective advocate for its members.

presidents, including the executive

tone: less antagonistic, with the union

We don’t know if McVey’s

vice president, the national vice

and employers working together in

interplanetary network will come to

presidents from Los Angeles and

a spirit of cooperation. And both

pass, but one thing that won’t change

New York, vice presidents for small

were winners: Among the provisions,

is the heart of SAG-AFTRA members,

and mid-sized locals, and the vice

members saw an increase in wages

their dedication to their craft and

presidents for broadcasters, recording

and late fees, while employers received

each other and their desire to stand

artists and actor/performers.

more flexibility in some areas, making

together, united for our future.

them more likely to go union for their

The convention is a vital institution

The convention shapes the future of the union. It is a historic event. It took

productions, which in turn means

for the new union. Familiar to

decades for the unions to get here. But

more work for members.

members of the former AFTRA, it

we are now United for Our Future. It

finds a rough equivalent to the annual

has never looked brighter.

Today we are one union, and

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In Solidarity

Paris Barclay, President Jay D. Roth, National Executive Director www.dga.org

The strongest bond of human sympathy outside the family relation should be one uniting working people of all nations and tongues and kindreds. ~ Abraham Lincoln We join the members and officers of SAG-AFTRA in celebrating your inaugural national convention and share your determination that we all must be “united for our future.”

Standing together is the only way we can win economic and social justice for all.

It’s the only way we will build a 21st century economy that benefits all.

We’re proud to partner with SAG-AFTRA as we all strive to create a fairer nation.

Larry Cohen, Communications Workers of America Bernie Lunzer, The Newspaper Guild-CWA Jim Joyce, National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians-CWA

CWA. A new path for challenging times.

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2013–15 national board The executive vice president and seven national vice presidents will be elected at the convention.

KEN HOWARD

AMY AQUINO

President

Secretary-Treasurer

Polly Adams

Don Ahles

Jane Austin

Bobbie Bates

New York

San Diego

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

Gabrielle Carteris

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

Mimi Cozzens

Ellen Crawford

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

Rebecca Damon

Suzanne Burkhead

Chicago

Dallas – Fort Worth

San Francisco – Northern California

Stephen Collins

Roy Costley

Bob Butler

Susan Boyd Joyce

Rodger Brand

Los Angeles

Missouri Valley

Joanna Cassidy

William Charlton

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

Dee Dawson

Denny Delk

Houston – Austin

San Francisco – Northern California

New York

Los Angeles

Maureen Donnelly

Cece DuBois

New York

Nashville

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Twin Cities

L. Scott Caldwell

John Carter Brown

New Mexico

Randal Berger

Nancy Duerr

Michelle Dunker

Abby Dylan

Hal Eisner

Miami

Los Angeles

Seattle

Los Angeles

Patrick Fabian Los Angeles

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Jeff Garlin

Anne Gartlan

Jason George

Margie Ghigo

Holter Graham

New York

Los Angeles

Arizona – Utah

New York

Mike Hodge

Jon Huertas

Ezra Knight

Joe Krebs

New York

Los Angeles

New York

Washington – Mid Atlantic

Clyde Kusatsu

Charles Ferrara

Ilyssa Fradin

New Orleans

Chicago

Los Angeles

David HartleyMargolin

Sumi Haru Los Angeles

Colorado

Art Lynch Nevada

Christine Nagy

Samantha Mathis

Mary McDonald-Lewis

New York

Portland

Debra Nelson

Jenny O’Hara

Atlanta

Los Angeles

New York

D.W. Moffett

Bill Mootos

Philadelphia

Los Angeles

New England

Janice Pendarvis

Esai Morales Los Angeles

Robert Pine

Jay Potter

Linda Powell

Los Angeles

New York

New York

New York

New York

Roberta Reardon

Helen McNutt

Los Angeles

Patricia Richardson

Mark Roberts Ohio – Pittsburgh

Scott Rogers

Woody Schultz

Tony Shalhoub

Hawaii

Los Angeles

Martin Sheen

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

Marcia Wallace

Liz Zazzi

Los Angeles

New York

Los Angeles

leslie Shreve

Jeff Spurgeon

Susan Snyder

Lisa Vidal

New York

Peter Tocco

New York

Washington – Mid Atlantic

Michigan

Los Angeles

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SAG-AFTRA MEMBERS AS THEY BECOME

"UNITED FOR OUR FUTURE"

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2013–15 local presidents The following individuals have been elected to lead the 25 locals.

Pat Alger

Martin Alvillar

Brent Anderson

Jayne Bower

Diana Boylston

San Diego

Dallas-Fort Worth

Michigan

Joe Corcoran

Bob Davis

Nashville

New Orleans

Arizona-Utah

Twin Cities

Craig Dellimore

David C. Farmer

Barbara Grant

Mike Hodge

Kathryn Howell

Hawaii

Steve Gladstone

Duane Hanson

Chicago

Portland

New York

Miami

Nevada

San FranciscoNorthern California

Lance Lewman

Paul Martino

Tom Murray

Karen O’Leary Seattle

Ric Reitz

Ohio-Pittsburgh

Missouri Valley

Michele Proude

Washington-Mid Atlantic

New England

Atlanta

Clyde Kusatsu Los Angeles

Tom Schuch

Sheila Ivy Traister

New Mexico

Colorado

Pamela Denise Weaver

John Wooten Philadelphia

Houston-Austin

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convention delegates In addition to national board members and local presidents, the following were elected to represent the locals at the inaugural national convention.

Arizona-Utah

Los Angeles

John Darin

Vincent Amaya Christine Ames Granville Ames Peter Antico Renee Aubry Jeff Austin James Babbin Pepe Barreto Michael Bell Warren Berlinger

Tracy Fraim Duncan Gamble Lee Garlington Mike Genovese Marc C. Geschwind Eve Gordon Annabelle Gurwitch Joyce Guy Richard Hadfield Linda Harcharic Michee H. Hardaway

Barry Pearl Gladys Peters Scott Pierce Tara Radcliffe Dileep Rao Bobby Reed Robin Riker Barbara Roberts Clarinda Ross Alan Ruck Bob Rumnock

Alan Blumenfeld David Dean Bottrell David Bowe Richard Bridge Ivar Brogger Jen Faith Brown Julie Brown Angela Bullock Raza Burgee Jennifer H. Caldwell Margot Carlson Joi Carr Natalia Castellanos Parvesh Cheena Cynthia Lea Clark Krystee Clark Bob Clendenin John Clenton George Coe Assaf Cohen John P. Connolly Randy Crenshaw Jane Daly Bertila Damas Joe d’Angerio Patrika Darbo Joan Del Mar Anthony DeSantis Nina Diamante Jack Donner William Duffy Joe Durrenberger Carole Elliott Richard Fancy Michael Faulkner Crystal Flores

Mariette Hartley Samantha Hartson Lauri Hendler Jack E. Herman Kevin High Galen Hooks Charles Hutchins Susan Isaacs Anne-Marie Johnson Keith Johnson David Jolliffe Jackie Joseph Larry Joshua Mobin Khan Matt Kimbrough Peter Kwong Jack Landron Shyla La’Sha Dawnn Lewis Ana Lilia Kate Linder Jodi Long Allen Lulu John Carroll Lynch Tohoru Masamune Peter McHugh Elizabeth McLaughlin Ron Morgan Mark Moses Paul Napier Dan Navarro Jake O’Flaherty Robin O’Rourke Ron Ostrow Bobbi Page Conrad E. Palmisano

Wednezday Ryan Clyde Sacks Mike Sakellarides Wendy Schenker James Schneider Shea Scullin Amber Sharae Dave Shearer Halcyon Shearer Armin Shimerman Pat Skipper John Solari Jerry Sroka Jerilyn Stapleton Sally Stevens Iqbal Theba GJ Tiari Steve Tom Sean Tomazin Stacey Travis John Tremaine Nick Ullett Adelaide Vaughn Ned Vaughn Katie Wallack Todd Waring David Westberg Gerald T. White Ben Whitehair Vivicca A. Whitsett Millie Wright Dell Yount

Atlanta Sanna Haynes Michael Pniewski Barry Stoltze

Chicago Bob Baron Judy Blue Jay Disney Diane Dorsey Todd Hissong Razz Jenkins Dick Kay Dev Kennedy Regan Rohde Nancy Sellers Richard Shavzin Richard Steele Alma Washington Cedric Young

Colorado Denis Berkfeldt Nancy Flannigan Linda Lee

Dallas–Fort Worth Brian Dakota Lisa Dalton Benjamin Dane Hector Garcia Sharon Garrison

Hawaii Regina Bailey Becky Maltby Lisa Romano Jean Simon Charles Uyehara

Houston–Austin Elizabeth Graham Mykle McCoslin Allison Victoria

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Miami

New Orleans

Jay Amor Rod Ball Chris Beekie Barry Brandt Dave Corey Joe Giambrone John McKarthy Patrick Mickler Lauren Marie Pena David Scott

Frank Peter Boimare III Lorraine LeBlanc George J. Sanchez John Wilmot

Michigan Jo-Jo Shutty-MacGregor Eric Wydra

Missouri Valley Andrea Bukoske Meagan Flynn Shawn Halpenny William E. Schulenburg Dean Vivian

Nashville Bob Bailey Andrew Caple-Shaw Carla Christina Contreras Bill Foy

Nevada Joe Alexander Kim Renee

New England Douglass Bowen-Flynn Frank Cacciola Ellen Colton Karen Eris Russ Gannon Paul Horn Andrea Lyman Mike Macklin Peter McSwiggin Vic Ramos Chuck Slavin Don Warnock A.G. Wilde

New Mexico Cliff Gravell Mel MacKaron Michael L. Miller

New York Manny Alfaro Michael Arkin Dave Bachman Edoardo Ballerini Marc Baron David Alan Basche Nitasha Bhambree Sandra M. Bloom Avis Boone Christine Bruno Malachy Cleary Lainie Cooke Tandy Cronyn Gene DeFrancis Venida Evans Richard Ferrone Ed Fry Janette Gautier Traci Godfrey Paul Hecht Anita Hollander Amanda Homi Phoebe Jonas Sandra Karas Kathy Keane Verania Kenton Jim Kerr Gerald M. Kline Jeff Knapp Joyce Korbin Elaine LeGaro John Leyman Catherine Lilly James Lurie Robert Lydiard Mitch McGuire Stephen McKinley Henderson John Metaxas Gy Mirano Carol Monda Mary Elaine Monti Sue-Anne Morrow Jack Mulcahy Joanna Myers Robert Newman Kevin O’Rourke Marisa Redanty

Buzz Roddy Paul Rolnick John Rothman Nick Sakai Kevin Scullin Matt Servitto Mike Shapiro Keith Randolph Smith Tracy Spinney Alice Spivak Barbara Stein Nancy Ellen Sutherland Jamal Story Kim Sykes Megan Thomas Monica Trombetta Tania Villanueva Sally Winters Rick Zahn

San Francisco– Northern California Matt Cates Charlie Holliday Mark Jones Michael Pechner Phillip Ramirez

Seattle Rik Deskin Jim Forman Adam Gehrke Linda Kennedy Laura Kenny Maggie Stenson

Twin Cities Mark Bradley Charles Brin Peggy O’Connell

Ohio–Pittsburgh Lisa Ann Goldsmith Joe Gunderman Jeff Hirsh Randy Kovitz Rick Pfeiffer Jay Silvers Dee Thompson

Philadelphia Catherine Brown Cyndy Drue Ed “Skip” Fischer Harvey Jaffe Sylvia Kauders Paul Kurtz Susan Moses Dick Sheeran Bill Shusta Christy Springfield Joe Zariello

Washington–Mid Atlantic John Badila Ilona Dulaski John Henrehan Jack Jenkins Kathryn Kvlana Melissa Leebaert Maggie Linton Jamie McIntyre Tom Moore Gale B. Nemec Debra Pettit Rob Schaefer Ellie K. Wang Jimmy West Julie Wright

Portland Michele Mariana Chrisse Roccaro

San Diego Casey Robinson Lorenzo Rodriguez Ruth Stehle Thomas Wirth

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Celebrating

the american scene

A

diverse nation deserves diverse entertainment. SAG-AFTRA and its precursor unions have long believed the stories we watch on TV, in the movie theater and, increasingly, in a variety of other media should reflect the reality of the world in which

we live. Not only does diverse casting tap into the wide range of human experience, it also provides more opportunities for SAG-AFTRA members.

As a part of the Celebration event on Sept. 27, the American Scene Awards honors productions that intelligently and progressively employ the talents of diverse ethnicities, people

said Janette Gautier, co-chair of the SAG-AFTRA Honors and Tributes Committee.

“I believe that producers that understand the importance

with disabilities, women, seniors, people who identify as lesbian,

of accurately portraying the American Scene ultimately do a

gay, bisexual and/or transgender, and other misrepresented or

better job of connecting with their audience — an audience

underrepresented groups. The awards, which follow a tradition

that encompasses every race, age, religious belief, disability,

established by a 1985 AFTRA National Convention resolution,

nationality and sexual orientation,” said Jenny O’Hara, co-chair

are given in three categories: actor/performer, broadcaster

of the SAG-AFTRA Honors and Tributes Committee.

and recording artist, mirroring the three major areas in which members work.

Past recipients of the American Scene Award have included

SAG-AFTRA is committed to attaining full inclusion and equal employment for all members who represent the wide diversity of our global society. The SAG-AFTRA EEO &

American Idol, Sesame Street and the Children’s Television

Diversity Department monitors discriminatory employment

Workshop, Modern Family, Parenthood, The Voice, As the

practices, including sexual harassment, and works to increase

World Turns, Warner Bros. Records/Nashville, ABC7/WLS-TV

opportunities for its diverse pool of members. The department

Chicago, KCBS/KCAL Los Angeles and the WGBH Educational

provides support, counsel and strategic advice to members, and

Foundation, among many other industry leaders.

administrative and technical assistance to support policies,

“The American Scene Awards are about celebrating the

programs and initiatives aimed at diversifying the entertainment

wide spectrum of people’s life experiences, and this year’s

and news media. Visit SAGAFTRA.org/eeodiversity for more

winners reflect that. In representing artists from a variety of

information.

backgrounds, this year’s honorees enrich our collective culture,”

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Belva Davis Broadcaster Award Detroit Public Television for Arab American Stories

The estimated 3.5 million Arab-Americans living in the United States today hail from more than 20 countries, practice a variety of faiths and work in a wide range NPR’s Neda Ulaby, Arab

ABC FAMILY

Cast members of The Secret Life of the American Teenager

of professions. Hosted by American Stories highlights the diversity of the ArabAliya Suayah

American experience and traces the impact of this ethnic group on American

institutions and public life. The documentary series,

Actor/Performer Award

ABC Family and Brenda Hampton of Brendavision!

Productions for The Secret Life of the American Teenager Throughout its more than 100 episodes, The Secret Life of The American

produced by WTVS Detroit Public Television,

Teenager focused on the relationships between families and friends and how they

profiles entrepreneurs, innovators, educators,

deal with an unexpected teen pregnancy. The show premiered in 2008 and ran its

artists, doctors, lawyers, executives and others

final episode in June 2013.

making an impact in their communities,

Jason George, chair of the SAG-AFTRA Diversity Advisory Committee, said, “It is

their professions, their families

rare that diversity is featured on one program in such a frequent and wide-ranging

or the world at large, with

scale. Secret Life employs progressive and complex storylines which continually

each character-driven story

provide audiences with opportunities to learn from and accept diversity in others

highlighting universal

and their experiences.”

“It was a pleasure to work for Disney and ABC Family; both have a strong

themes and issues.

Jenny O’Hara, co-chair of

Alia Shawkat

commitment to diversity in casting, and both encourage stories that inspire children

the SAG-AFTRA Honors and

and young adults to be accepting of differences in each other,” said Brenda Hampton,

Tributes Committee said, “Arab

who created the show, as well as 7th Heaven and Fat Actress.

American Stories presents a varied and multifaceted view of Arab-Americans from all walks of life. This series has given audiences an opportunity to learn about the significant contributions of those featured to their professions, communities and the world at large in a format which is highly entertaining and relatable.”

“We’re extremely pleased that Arab American Stories has been selected to receive this honor,” said Detroit Public Television President and CEO Rich Homberg. “The series explores the diversity of the Arab-American experience and we thank DETROIT PUBLIC TELEVISION

SAG-AFTRA for recognizing the power of public media to promote greater understanding of misrepresented or underrepresented groups in our communities.”

Recording Artist Award

Universal Music Group for its entire catalog and roster of artists Universal Music Group (UMG) is the global music leader with strong market positions in recorded music, music publishing and merchandising. UMG’s roster is comprised of artists covering the full spectrum of music around the world, making UMG the leader in both international and local repertoire. Artists signed to UMG throughout the world include: Justin Bieber, Bon Jovi, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Elton John, Lionel Richie, Madonna and Stevie Wonder. Their roster includes artists in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia.

Janette Gautier, co-chair of the SAG-AFTRA Honors and Tributes Committee said, “Universal Music Group’s current roster of artists is representative of a wide variety of musical genres, embodying every facet of the American Scene. Their artists speak directly to audiences through myriad diverse stories and experiences.”

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Honoring the Spirit of George Heller Established in 1956, the award was created in memory of Heller, a stage performer who co-founded AFRA, the American Federation of Radio Artists, in 1937. Heller would go on to serve as AFRA’s national executive secretary (what

D

uring the convention,

today would be called national

SAG-AFTRA will

executive director) and, later,

present the George Heller

headed up AFTRA when AFRA

Memorial Award. A tradition

merged with the Television

carried forth from AFTRA,

Authority. Most significantly,

a gold membership card is

Heller was the driving force

awarded to members or staff

behind securing retirement and

members who have made

health benefits for members of

significant contributions of

the union.

service to SAG-AFTRA or its predecessor unions.

Tragically, Heller died at age

Special Thanks to National Officers Convention Committee Ken Howard Roberta Reardon Ned Vaughn Amy Aquino Matt Kimbrough Gabrielle Carteris Mike Hodge Craig Dellimore David Hartley-Margolin Michael O’Keefe Catherine Brown Jim Ferguson Convention Staff Team Colleen Aho Roe Badamo Hope Barkan Michelle Bennett* Terrie Bjorklund Ray Bradford Megan Capuano* Mary Cavallaro Roxanne Chaisson Javier Claros Kathy Connell* Duncan Crabtree-Ireland* Julie Crane Phil Denniston Linda Dowell Kerri Wood Einertson*

Rebecca Faez Marcia Fishman Pam Greenwalt* Lorre Grimsley Jennifer Heater Danny Inukai Carol Keenan-Kohl Ilyanne Morden Kichaven James Kroll Shane Kunnavatana Stacey Laney* Jennifer Lurey Elisa Mita Dinah Muir Cathy Nowlin Arianna Ozzanto Damon Romine Griffin Schmidt Deborah Skelly Leslie Simmons* Leslie Slomka* Meredith Snow* Julian Soro Bill Thomas Maura Walker Meka Wood

Our Partners ACTRA AFM & SAG-AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund COP Communications I.A.T.S.E. Ullico Union Plus Backstage CJ Matsumoto & Sons Crunchmaster FIJI Water The Hollywood Reporter I.A.T.S.E. Local 33 People Magazine South Park Business Improvement District Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board Hubert’s Lemonade Los Angeles Downtown News UNITE HERE Local 11 Variety

And to all the SAG-AFTRA members and staff who contributed their time to making our inaugural convention a success.

49 from cancer.

*Staff Coordinating Committee

Q UA L I T Y A N D I N T E G R I T Y O N E S Q UA R E FO O T AT A T I M E

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S E R V I N G C L I E N T S N A T I O N A L LY

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SAG Motion Picture Players Welfare Fund provides financial assistance to SAG-AFTRA members in locals east of Omaha, Nebraska (Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, Michigan, Missouri Valley, Nashville, New England, New Orleans, New York, Ohio-Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Twin Cities and Washington-Mid Atlantic), who are struggling with financial, personal or medical crises.

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info and resource expo Stop by and visit the convention Information & Resource Expo on level 3 of the hotel (Georgia I & II), 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

thursday, sept. 26

Friday/saturday, Sept. 27/28

Learn more about SAG-AFTRA national committees

Learn more about SAG-AFTRA partners, resources and

and departments, as well as resources and programs

programs available to SAG-AFTRA members.

available to SAG-AFTRA members.

• Actors Fund - actorsfund.org

• Audiobooks

• ACTRA - actra.ca

• Background Actors

• AFM & SAG-AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights

• Broadcast Steering Committee/News & Broadcast • Commercials and Corporate/Educational & NonBroadcast • Communications • EEO & Diversity

Distribution Fund - raroyalties.org • AFTRA Health & Retirement Funds - aftrahr.com • AFTRA-SAG Federal Credit Union - aftrasagfcu.org • AT&T - unionplus.org/cell-phone-wireless/ att-wireless

(Including representatives from these committees:

• American Income Life Insurance - ailife.com

Asian Pacific American Media; Ethnic Employment

• Audio Publishers Association - audiopub.org

Opportunities; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and

• COP Communications, Inc., California Offset Printers -

Transgender; Native Americans; Performers With Disabilities; Seniors; and Women’s) • Entertainment Contracts

copcomm.com • Group Benefits Associates - groupba.us • IATSE - iatse-intl.org

(Including representatives from TV, theatrical,

• Liberty Mutual Insurance - libertymutual.com

residuals claims, new media and specialty

• Motion Picture and Television Fund - mptvfund.org

performers)

• National Labor College - nlc.edu

• Healthcare Safetynet

• SoundExchange - soundexchange.com

• Office of Media & Labor Economics

• Screen Actors Guild-Producers Pension and Health

• SAGIndie

Plans - sagph.org

• Screen Actors Guild Foundation

• Ullico - ullico.com

• Sound Recordings

• Union Plus - unionplus.org

• Spanish Language Media Committee • Specialty Performers: Stunt, Singers and Dancers • Young Performers

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BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

The AFTRA Foundation works to aid and inspire SAG-AFTRA members as they strive to achieve their dreams, sustain their families and enrich their communities.

The Heller Memorial Scholarship Fund supports educational pursuits of members and their families.

The Frank Nelson Fund and our local benefit funds step in to lend a helping hand when our members are in need.

Join us in building a united and strong future.

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