Official E-Newsletter of the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local
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May 16, 2016
SAG-AFTRA University Lecture Series
Commercials Contracts Ratified SAG-AFTRA University Lecture Local News Talkin' For Bucks Movie and Theater Clubs
SAG-AFTRA Chief Economist Visits Tuesday, May 24 Details below.
SAG-AFTRA Members Approve New Three-Year Commercials Contracts SAG-AFTRA members overwhelmingly approved successor television, audio and digital commercials contracts on May 9. The three-year contracts, negotiated with the advertising industry, will result in more than $200 million in wage increases and other payments for all categories of performers and an increase in the pension, health and retirement contribution rates, among other gains. The highlights of the new contracts include:
Over $200 million in wage increases and other payments for all categories of performers; Strategic expansion to the definition of a commercial that will help protect the contract's coverage in the area of digital; 7-percent upfront increase in wages; 1.2-percent increase in the P&H/H&R contribution rates; 6-percent increase in national cable use fees in addition to the general increase; 2-percent increase in Class A use fees in addition to the general increase; Increases to internet and new media use fees ranging from 6.25 percent to 16.7 percent in addition to the general increase; New protections for minors to ensure set teacher ID and proper credentials are provided; New rate for stand-ins at 110 percent of the general extra rate; and Recognition of Veteran's Day as a contractual holiday.
The 2016 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contracts memorandums of agreement can be found here.