SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles - Spring/Summer 2016 by SAG-AFTRA

Spring/Summer 2016

A Letter from L.A. President Jane Austin

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It All Starts with Members Dear Member,

AG-AFTRA was saddened the first quarter of 2016 with the loss of President Ken Howard. My heartfelt condolences go to his wife Linda and his family. As the first elected president of our merged union, Ken will forever be remembered for his stalwart leadership and passionate dedication to SAG-AFTRA. With Ken’s sudden passing, we have new national leadership. I congratulate newly elected President Gabrielle Carteris and Executive Vice President Rebecca Damon, and I am confident that, together, we will be able to build on President Howard’s vision of a powerful SAG-AFTRA. My thoughts are also with the families of Anna “Patty” Duke Pearce and William Schallert, who also served our union with great commitment and dignity as former SAG presidents. They are fondly remembered. Ballots for the tentative commercials agreements were returned and I am pleased to report that members overwhelmingly voted in favor. Thank you to all members who voted. This is a robust agreement that contains gains for our members and addresses many concerns in the ever-changing landscape of commercials. Sadly, only 13 percent of our SAG-AFTRA members returned ballots. This is not enough. As Los Angeles Local president, I am committed to increasing member participation, especially in contractual matters. Regardless if you voted or not, all members who work the contract should take time to read over the agreement and familiarize themselves with the new terms. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a teacher appreciation mixer for the conservatory. I was very impressed with the dedication and high caliber of the teachers that volunteer for this program. We owe them enormous thanks for their generosity. Now in its 44th year, the Los Angeles Conservatory is one of the greatest benefits of the union. For a nominal fee, members can hone their craft through specially tailored workshops, seminars, panels and casting opportunities in AFI student projects. Member participation in the L.A. Conservatory has increased compared to previous years, and I believe that a big part of this is because of the efforts of our wonderful volunteers and the hard-working committee. Our union is only as strong as our member engagement. There are so many ways to get involved in SAG-AFTRA. We are fortunate to have many programs and activities — all at little or no cost. Our 29 local committees work very hard to bring so much to our members. We owe them a debt of gratitude. If you aren’t taking advantage, you are missing out. I urge you to read your weekly emails, come to the union for informational sessions, attend events, participate in programs, and observe a local board meeting or sign up to volunteer. In closing, thank you to the L.A. Communications Committee for bringing you this issue of the L.A. Local newsletter. They, like me, hope you will read it cover to cover and be inspired to get involved in SAG-AFTRA.

In Memoriam SAG-AFTRA Remembers Past Presidents

KEN HOWARD

PATTY DUKE

WILLIAM SCHALLERT

In solidarity, Read more at SAGAFTRA.org Jane Austin

Board Elects Gabrielle Carteris President, Rebecca Damon Executive Vice President

he SAG-AFTRA National Board has unanimously elected Gabrielle Carteris to be the union’s president, with Rebecca Damon elected to serve as executive vice president. Both were elected on April 9, following the death of Ken Howard, who passed away in March. Including SecretaryCarteris Treasurer Jane Austin, the top three SAG-AFTRA officers are now women, a historic first. “I am deeply honored to be chosen by the SAG-AFTRA National Board to serve the union and its members as president,” said Carteris. “Ken was a great union leader, friend and mentor. He left big shoes to fill, but with the support of the National Board of Directors and the membership, I am committed to improving the lives of all SAG-AFTRA members.” Carteris was elected to her first term as executive vice president at the SAG-AFTRA Convention in 2013 and re-elected at the convention in 2015. She has extensive board

experience from both SAG and AFTRA, and served on the G1 (Group for One Union), which developed the plan to merge SAG and AFTRA in 2012. Rebecca Damon, who also serves as New York Local Fourth Vice President, said, “It’s an honor to serve our members, and I’m grateful for Gabrielle’s trust and the Damon support of my colleagues. As executive vice president, I will continue working to expand SAG-AFTRA’s reach and to increase opportunities for members across the country. Following the peerless example of our beloved late president, Ken Howard, we will focus on member outreach to maximize the solidarity and bargaining strength of our remarkable union.” Damon is a longstanding national and local board member, and currently chairs the national Governance Review Committee and MOVE N.Y. Committee. She also serves on the board of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and is the primary elected liaison for Foundation programming in New York.

Members Ratify Commercials Contracts

AG-AFTRA members have overwhelmingly approved successor television, audio and digital commercials contracts. 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. In national voting completed May 9, the membership of SAG-AFTRA voted 92.25 percent in favor of the new agreements. Approximately 133,000 eligible members were mailed a postcard on April 18 with instructions and a PIN number on how to vote online or how to request a paper ballot — 13 percent cast ballots. The new contracts go into effect immediately, retroactive to April 1, 2016, and remain in force until March 31, 2019.

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Operation Gratitude The L.A. Military Personnel and Families Support Committee, joined by staff, participated in Operation Gratitude’s care package assembly day on March 19. Operation Gratitude annually sends 150,000-plus care packages filled with snacks, entertainment, hygiene products, handmade items, plus personal letters of appreciation to new recruits, veterans, first responders, individually named U.S. service members deployed overseas, wounded heroes and their caregivers. At the opening of the new facility in Chatsworth, hundreds of volunteers surpassed the target of 3,500 care packages by putting together over 6,000 kits. Pictured at right with the SAG-AFTRA team is Operation Gratitude founder, Carolyn Blashek, center.

Editorial Note: In the February issue of SAG-AFTRA L.A., the story about the Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast on Jan. 23 should have mentioned that members Bertila Damas and Ricco Ross also attended.

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Local Honors Member Service

An Actors Evening

he SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Conservatory at AFI hosts a monthly panel and Q&A known as An Actors Evening. Moderated by actor Lee Garlington, these panels of esteemed guests focus on the “business of the business.” Conservatory members have an opportunity to hear from a variety of successful industry experts and ask questions. Past panelists have included successful working actors, commercial and/or theatrical casting directors, agents and managers, acting teachers and coaches, show runners, AFI fellows, writers and directors. Occasionally, the Conservatory brings in a special guest, as it did with a recent event featuring Illeana Douglas. An Actors Evening usually takes place the first Tuesday evening of the month at the Mark Goodson Theater at the American Film Institute located at Western Avenue and Los Feliz Boulevard. The next SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Conservatory season begins in August. Please refer to the L.A. Conservatory web page at SAGAFTRA.org for more information on how to become a member.

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he Los Angeles Local held its annual membership meeting on March 6 at the Sportsmen’s Lodge. Many staff and committee members were on site to answer questions and address concerns prior to the start of the meeting. Representatives from several departments of SAG-AFTRA were present to discuss claims, contracts and terms. Committee chairs from L.A. Local committees were on hand to give members useful information on upcoming events and programs as well as how to volunteer. Members could also access resources such as the Motion Picture & Television Fund, SAG-AFTRA Foundation, The Actors Fund and the SAG-AFTRA Federal Credit Union. The meeting commenced with the presentation of the 2016 Ralph Morgan Award, the SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local’s highest honor, to former officer and board member Anne-Marie Johnson and former board member Morgan Fairchild. The awards were presented by former SAG President Alan Rosenberg and former SAG 1st Vice President Mike Farrell, respectively. Following the awards presentation, Los Angeles Local President Jane Austin and Los Angeles Local Executive Director Ilyanne Morden Kichaven shared the local’s accomplishments for the past year and spoke about upcoming local initiatives, projects and programs. The meeting concluded with an open forum Q&A session for members to provide feedback, raise concerns and make motions for consideration by the Los Angeles Local Board.

From left, L.A. Local Honors & Tributes co-chairs Jenny O’Hara and Mimi Cozzens, recipients Anne-Marie Johnson and Morgan Fairchild, National Secretary-Treasurer and L.A. Local President Jane Austin and then-Executive Vice President Gabrielle Carteris.

L.A. CONSERVATORY TEACHER APPRECIATION

he SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Conservatory would not be the resource it is today without the dedicated instructors that volunteer their time to give back to their fellow members. Classes have included topics such as on-camera cold reading, commercial audition, improv and voiceover. On March 31, members of the Los Angeles Local Conservatory Committee gathered together at the Mayer Library Building at the American Film Institute Campus to express appreciation for the efforts and contributions of the instructors. Committee chairs Michael D. Cohen and Kevin McCorkle shared new ideas and changes to the upcoming conservatory season and provided updates on teacher development opportunities. Much discussion and excitement was generated regarding the upcoming Summer Intensive, currently scheduled for July 15–17.

SAG-AFTRA L.A. Conservatory Committee members, from left, Michael D. Cohen, Teddy Vincent, Kevin McCorkle, Gaby Santinelli, Lee Garlington, Murisa Harba, Reed Young, Wynter Spears, Nicholas Leland

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Portrayals of Professionals in STEM

From left, SAG-AFTRA Vice President, Los Angeles Clyde Kusatsu; U.S. Chief Technology Officer Megan Smith; then-SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Gabrielle Carteris; actor Geena Davis; and Secretary-Treasurer and L.A. Local President Jane Austin.

Women on the Move

Upcoming shows: • The Adventures of Superman - The Meteor of Kryptonite, Chapter 1, original air date: Sept., 24 1945 • The Meteor of Kryptonite, Chapter 2, original air date: Sept. 25, 1945 • The Fat Man Show - Murder Is the Medium, original air date: July 22, 1949

SAG-AFTRA National Director of News & Broadcast Southern California Anna Calderon, second from left, with, from left, 94.7 The Wave’s hosts Pat Prescott, Talaya Trigueros, Maggie McKay and News Producer Claudia Lopez

he Alliance for Women in Media recognizes the outstanding achievements of women in media and entertainment at its annual Genii Awards. Honorees are recognized for pioneering efforts, dedicated leadership, commitment to quality and excellence, and their community contributions. The 57th Annual Genii Awards took place on May 5 at The Skirball Cultural Center. Honorees were celebrated for excellence in documentary, radio, advertising, entertainment, journalism, new media and management. SAG AFTRA attendees included SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris; Secretary-Treasurer and L.A. Local President Jane Austin; Chief Communications & Marketing Officer Pamela Greenwalt; Los Angeles Local Executive Director Ilyanne Morden Kichaven; National Director, News & Broadcast Southern California Anna Calderon; and Director, EEO/Diversity Ellen Huang.

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n partnership with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, SAG-AFTRA hosted a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) event on Feb. 1 at Los Angeles headquarters. With a targeted audience of casting directors, the panel event focused on portrayals of STEM professionals in film and television. Then-SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Gabrielle Carteris and Secretary-Treasurer and L.A. Local President Jane Austin welcomed attendees with opening remarks. Actor Geena Davis, founder and chair of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, provided insight on the importance of storytelling that leads to cultural change. U.S. Chief Technology Officer Megan Smith then focused the interactive discussion on three main goals for STEM-related depictions in entertainment media: inclusion of diverse STEM role models, highlighting the breadth of STEM careers and their societal impacts, and debunking STEM stigmas and misconceptions. A brainstorming session also took place, which allowed audience members to discuss ways of improving the casting of diverse performers.

Radio Players Remember When

57th Annual Genii Awards

Performers from Five Minute Mysteries, from left, Thomas Mendola, Daniel Ross, Lauren Dobbins and Greg Steinbrecher

n March 24, SAG-AFTRA Radio Players celebrated the commencement of their seventh year with a presentation of three radio scripts: Baby Snooks, Five Minute Mysteries and Gunsmoke. Legendary comedian Fanny Brice first introduced audiences to Baby Snooks in her vaudeville act in 1912. The radio show debuted in 1944 on CBS, where it ran for seven years and became one of the nation’s favorite situation comedies. Next, the SAG-AFTRA Radio Play Committee presented Five Minute Mysteries, a who-doneit performance, which has always been a legend of the airwaves. In the early 1950s, CBS Chairman William S. Paley was a big fan of the Phillip Marlowe radio serial and asked his programming chief to develop a hardboiled Western series about a “Phillip Marlowe of the Old West.” The writers wanted to create a Western for adults, as opposed to the juvenile prattle of the Lone Ranger, Cisco Kid, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, and Hopalong Cassidy. After starts and stops and reworking and recasting, the result was Gunsmoke. The radio series ran from April 1952 until June 1961. SAG-AFTRA Radio Plays are performed at the Autry Museum of the American West. The remainder of this year’s shows will be Thursday, June 16, and a Christmas show (in association with Gene Autry Entertainment), which will feature two scripts from Gene Autry’s Melody Ranch radio series, presented on Thursday, Dec. 1.

Serving Veterans Who Served Our Country

Tweeting Your Voiceover Career with MOVE L.A.

hirty percent of veterans in the United States are shortchanging themselves of available benefits. The Los Angeles Military Personnel and Families Support Committee (L.A. MPFS) presented An Evening of Conversation on Veterans Resources and Benefits on March 10 at SAG-AFTRA Plaza. Members of all generations who served in the military learned about resources available through Southern California and federal agencies. Moderated by Chuck Ashman, CEO of Vet Matchmaking and vice commander of Jewish War Veterans of USA, the panel was comprised of Greg Lee, California state commander of Jewish War Veterans of the USA; Marc Thurston, accredited veterans service officer at Jewish War Veterans of the USA; Shad Meshad, founder of Vet Center Program; and Naomi Rodda, MPTF community services director. The event opened with an introduction by L.A. MPFS Chair Kevin Dobson and a special tribute video saluting SAG-AFTRA members who are veterans or have portrayed memorable roles of military personnel in film and television over the last seven decades. What followed was a robust conversation by the panel on health benefits and financial resources expressly available to veterans and their families. Among the helpful tips, members were surprised to learn of the unique small business loan opportunities available through many banking institutions. “The members of SAG-AFTRA who served in the military are a true sampling of our nation’s veterans. They all share a special brand of camaraderie. Several bear the physical wounds of war. Many carry the emotional burdens of PTSD and others don’t want their careers impacted by some medical diagnosis. Our committee was very proud to produce this important evening to assist our fellow members who are veterans and their families,” stated Dobson. As a result of this evening, 20 SAG-AFTRA veterans received additional benefits and assistance previously unknown to them.

From left, RankHeroSEO owner James Cluster, MOVE L.A. Committee Chair and L.A. Second Vice President Ellen Crawford, L.A. Voiceover Performers Committee CoChair Bob Bergen, Vice President of Talent at Kapps Media and RSM Consulting Chief Creative Officer Alison Silverman, and LKE Publicity owner and founder Lisa England

oiceover actor Bob Bergen led a panel on the importance of social media marketing for voiceover performers at an engaging discussion on April 20 in the Cagney Boardroom at SAG-AFTRA Plaza. Bergen moderated Tweeting Your Voiceover Career with an in-depth conversation about strategies for promoting and advancing voiceover careers. Panelists included Vice President of Talent at Kapps Media and Chief Creative Officer at RSM Consulting Alison Silverman, RankHeroSEO owner James Cluster, and owner and founder of LKE Publicity, Lisa England. Panelists provided Twitter tips and Facebook facts while discussing the importance of tangible social media marketing for voiceover actors. They also shared their expertise regarding common social media mistakes that can damage a career and offered valuable information about non-disclosure agreements and the difference between social media public relations and bragging. The panel concluded with valuable insight on the future growth of social media through a substantive question-and-answer session with member attendees. The event was hosted by the MOVE Los Angeles Committee, which sponsors educational events. To view this and other MOVE panels, click on the MOVE Los Angeles tab on the L.A. Local page at sagaftra.org/la. To be first in line for upcoming events, please sign up at moveLA@sagaftra.org.

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he SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local Ethnic Employment Opportunities Committee brought together legendary stunt and performance capture actors for Diversity in Action: The Martial Arts Legacy in Stunts on April 28 at SAG-AFTRA Plaza. The evening kicked off with a special videotaped message from Shannon Lee, daughter of the legendary Bruce Lee, who spoke poignantly about her brother Brandon Lee and the importance of on-set safety and training for stunt performers. The audience of aspiring and working stunt performers and martial arts enthusiasts were next treated to rarely seen fight footage of Bruce Lee, followed by a panel discussion about the impact of martial arts on the American film and television industries. Panel participants included martial arts masters Benny “The Jet” Urquidez and Simon Rhee, along with stunt performers Diana Lee Inosanto, Crystal Santos, performance capture artist TJ Storm and historian Michael Matsuda. L.A. Local Ethnic Employment Opportunities Committee member Peter Kwong served as moderator. The panelists encouraged those interested in stunt work to obtain proper training and, when it comes to safety, not to be afraid to ask questions on the set. Safety first, always.

From left, Bertila Damas, Ricco Ross, Peter Kwong, L.A. Board member Jodi Long, Ron Balicki, Diana Lee Inosanto, Michael Matsuda, Benny Urquidez, Simon Rhee SPRING/SUMMER 2016

Late Bloomers Adapt to Change

Confronting Film’s Gender Problem

embers Organizing Volunteer Efforts (MOVE) L.A. Committee presented Late Bloomers: Restarting or Refreshing Your Career on March 31 with a panel featuring performers Emilio Rivera, Mark Bramhall, Sara Jane Gould and Yvette Freeman, along with casting director Marci Liroff and and NextGen Performers Committee Chair Ben Whitehair. The performers shared their personal stories about staying relevant through social media, as well as how they transitioned from one SAG-AFTRA classification to another. They stressed how much the entertainment industry has changed and how they’ve adapted to those changes in their own careers. Liroff and Whitehair gave useful tips on how to use social media to build relationships to get work, and talked about strategies for submitting self-made tapes and making the most of your time in front of a casting director. To view this and other MOVE panels, click on the MOVE Los Angeles tab on the L.A. Local page at sagaftra.org/la. To be first in line for upcoming events, please sign up at moveLA@sagaftra.org.

From left, MOVE L.A. Committee Chair and L.A. Second Vice President Ellen Crawford, Emilio Rivera, Mark Bramhall, NextGen Performers Committee Chair Ben Whitehair, Casting Director Marci Liroff, Richard Fancy, Yvette Freeman, Mike Genovese and Sara Jane Gould

For the Health of It

L.A. Local Health Care Safety Net Committee members and more than 80 health care providers presented the Free Traditional/Alternative Health Fair in SAG-AFTRA Plaza on May 18. Providers offered members a wealth of free services, including skin cancer exams, prostate exams, mammograms, glucose testing, HIV testing and more. Nearly 1,400 industry, community and union members attended.

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From left, L.A. Women’s Committee Chair L. Scott Caldwell with Paul Feig and Maria Bello

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he statistics are startling: Only 4 percent of top-grossing films are directed by women. The wide employment gap between women and men in entertainment was the topic of discussion on March 30 at SAG-AFTRA Plaza, where The 4%: Film’s Gender Problem, a series of documentary shorts, screened. The screening was accompanied by a panel featuring director Paul Feig, actress Maria Bello, USC Annenberg’s Stacy L. Smith, director Caroline Suh and filmmaker Tina Mabry. Los Angeles Times’ Rebecca Keegan moderated. “Fifty percent of our audience is women,” said Bello. “Why aren’t we telling those stories, and why aren’t we using those fabulous directors?” The entertainment industry’s gender problem, both in front and behind the camera, has been well noted. Smith has conducted a nine-year study that served as a resource for the series and the industry. Her research finds dismally low numbers of woman characters, writers, directors and cinematographers, and female representation diminishes as the projects grow more high-profile, from indie film to studio blockbusters. If women of color are considered, those numbers diminish further. Smith states that easy steps can be taken to rectify the problem, especially for on-camera speaking roles. “Take the top 100 films and simply add five female speaking characters to all of the scripts and reset the norm,” she said. Smith added, “In four years, we’d be at gender parity across top films distributed worldwide.” SAG-AFTRA's L.A. Women’s Committee presented this important discussion and hopes that ongoing discussions concerning women in entertainment will have a meaningful impact for change.

Calendar of Events Monday, June 6 Los Angeles Local Open Board Meeting 7 – 9 p.m. The SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local Board opens its meetings to members-at-large for observation. As part of the policy passed to allow all future board meetings to be open, this will provide members the opportunity to see their local board at work. Space is limited. RSVP to ObserveLABoard@sagaftra.org or (323) 549-6029.

Thursday, June 9 Low Budget Contract Workshop 6 – 8 p.m. SAGindie staff and SAG-AFTRA Business Representatives walk independent filmmakers through the process of signing SAG-AFTRA Low Budget Agreements from start to finish. In the James Cagney Boardroom, 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036. RSVP at sagindie.org to attend.

CALENDAR LISTINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Check SAGAFTRA.org for the most up-to-date information. If you’d like more information on an event and there is no contact information listed below, please contact the Los Angeles Local executive office at (323) 549-6459 or email la@sagaftra.org.

services provided by SAG-AFTRA, this meeting is for you. Orientation explains what it means to be a member of SAG-AFTRA, how to log your hours on set, your relationship with your agent, residuals and more. For questions, call Member Education at (323) 634-8277.

Thursday, June 30

Thursday, July 28

Inside Game Workshop 7 – 9 p.m. Owners of Inside Game will be presenting a self-development workshop to better understand yourself and remove obstacles to your success. For questions, call Member Education at (323) 634-8277.

Second City Youth Workshop 2 – 4 p.m. Join us for the first in a series of workshops presented to SAG-AFTRA members between the ages of 8 and 17 by the Second City Training Center. In this free, two-hour workshop, you’ll be learning the fundamentals of improv and how it applies to acting on stage, on camera and to your life in general. There will be games, laughter and lots of fun! You don’t need experience, just the willingness to explore your creativity. For questions, call Member Education at (323) 634-8277.

Monday, July 4 SAG-AFTRA offices closed in observance of Independence Day.

Sunday, June 12

Monday, July 25

The Actors Fund Tony Awards Viewing Party 3:30 – 8 p.m. The Actors Fund hosts a live feed of the Tony Awards and honors Florence Henderson at the Beverly Hilton. Cocktail party and auction open at 3:30 p.m.; show begins at 5 p.m., 9876 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. For more information, please call (323) 933-9244, ext. 428.

Los Angeles Local Open Board Meeting 7 – 9 p.m. The SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local Board opens its meetings to members-at-large for observation. See June 6 entry for details.

Thursday, June 16 SAG-AFTRA Radio Plays 7 – 9 p.m. The SAG-AFTRA Radio Play Committee presents an evening performance of old-time radio plays at the Autry National Center Wells Fargo Theater. Galleries open at 6 p.m.; show begins at 7 p.m., 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027. For more information, please call (323) 634-8277.

Saturday, June 18 Safety Tips for Journalists Discussion 11 a.m. Local Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists in coordination with the L.A.based News & Broadcast staff will present a panel discussion on safety tips for journalists. The day-today dangers vary, but the onset and onslaught of social media presents unique challenges. Join us for an-depth discussion with local media professionals. For more information, please call (323) 634-8129.

Wednesday, June 22 L.A. Local Member Orientation 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. If you have not been to an orientation before or would like to learn about the

Wednesday, July 27 Member Orientation 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. If you have not been to an orientation before or would like to learn about the

PARKING NOTICE: We are pleased to announce that our visitor parking system upgrade at SAG-AFTRA Plaza is now fully automated. SAG-AFTRA’s validation procedures will not change. We will continue to provide all-day validation to SAG-AFTRA members and guests. Please be sure to validate your parking ticket before returning to your vehicle. Please note that there are no longer parking cashiers handling visitor transactions.

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housands of fans gathered on the south lawn of Los Angeles City Hall on May 6 for a tribute concert, co-sponsored by SAG-AFTRA, in memory of Prince. Pictured from left, performer Timotha Lanae and member Aloe Blacc with National Executive Director David White and SAG-AFTRA organizer Craig Bayliss.

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REMINDER MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 2016 SUMMER INTENSIVE / JULY 15 - 17 We will start the weekend with a high-profile panel discussion and kickoff reception on Friday night and will continue with 50-plus workshops over the following two days. Information on the Summer Intensive will be posted in the L.A. Local section of the SAG-AFTRA website. Current L.A. Conservatory members can register for workshops beginning Tuesday, July 5.

In order to meet the May dues period good-standing eligibility requirement to be nominated for election as a national officer, National Board member or local board member, members should ensure that their May 2016 dues bill payment is received by SAG-AFTRA no later than Thursday, June 9, 2016. Payments received after June 9, 2016, may affect your eligibility to vote, nominate and run in elections and participate in referenda. Timely payment entitles you to participate in union activities and receive member benefits, and also ensures that you will not be charged late payment fees. If you have not yet submitted a payment, we urge you to make payment of your dues right away through one of our convenient payment options, including our online payment system at SAGAFTRA.org. For questions regarding eligibility, please contact SAG-AFTRA at (323) 549-6614.