SAG-AFTRA Over the Years Milestone moments for the union and its membership SAG membership surges to over 5,000 individuals, compared with 54 in 1933
1935
Joyce Gordon is elected in New York, making her the first female president of a SAG branch
March 10, 1947
1937
Warner Bros. movie star and future U.S. president Ronald Reagan becomes SAG president after a nomination from Gene Kelly
The American Federation of Radio Artists (AFRA) is founded, with Eddie Cantor as its first national president
1970 SAG and IATSE announce a lowerbudget “Comeback Contract” to alleviate the 42% unemployment rate, a “near depression” in Hollywood
July 12, 1933 The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) is formed, with Ralph Morgan as its first president
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