SPRING 2013
Commercials Contracts Head to Members for Electronic Voting
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VOLUME 2
A Letter From L.A. Co-President
GABRIELLE CARTERIS
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dancers and increased health and pension contributions. The Commercials Contracts could not have been achieved without the outstanding
Dear Member,
leadership of Co-President and Negotiating
Congratulations!
Committee Chair Roberta Reardon, Vice
Our first national
Chairs Allen Lulu, Sue-Anne Morrow, Ilyssa
n April 21, the SAG-AFTRA
SAG-AFTRA contract
Fradin and David Hartley-Margolin, as well as
National Board approved
— commercials — has
the members from around the country who
the deal reached with the
been negotiated
attended these negotiations for six long weeks.
ad industry April 7 on new
and approved by
Also vital was our incredible staff: National
the National Board
Executive Director and Chief Negotiator
The contracts will result in $238 million
for your consideration. By the time you
David White; Assistant National Executive
in wage increases and other payments for
are reading this, you should have received
Director, Contracts Ray Rodriguez; Associate
all categories of performers, improvements
a postcard with voting instructions. This
National Executive Director Mathis Dunn; and
in cable use fees, increases in payments
contract is an overall deal worth $238 million,
Senior Advisor John McGuire.
for work on the Internet and new media
with a 6-percent upfront increase in wages
Those of us who have been in the rooms
platforms, and an increase in the late-
for members. The provisions that make this
before noticed how different it was this time.
payment fee. Formal negotiations between
contract so impressive are the increases for
The sole focus was for a successful contract
SAG-AFTRA and the advertising industry
Spanish-language productions, increases for
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television and radio commercials contracts.
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began on Feb. 14 and concluded April 7. In connection with the first national
contract referendum for SAG-AFTRA, the board approved a motion offering
members the opportunity to vote online, as well as by traditional paper ballots,
if they prefer, to ratify the commercials agreements.
“Online voting will make more efficient
use of our financial resources, advance
our efforts to be more environmentally
conscious by reducing paper use, and offer members the choice of a voting process that’s most convenient for them. We
expect this program to encourage member engagement and to enhance voter turnout in the referendum,” said Duncan
Crabtree-Ireland, chief administrative officer and general counsel.
Votes must be received by Friday,
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A Letter From L.A. Co-President
NED VAUGHN
you are affected by the contract? That won’t be necessary because the National Board has determined that all paid-up members are affected by the Commercials Contracts,
Dear Member,
including those who have never worked — or
Do you believe that
even pursued work — in that area.
letting your union
If this seems odd, perhaps it’s because
know you are affected
the SAG-AFTRA Constitution requires that
by a particular
such contracts may only be ratified by “the
contract, and
members affected thereby.” Many naturally
therefore choose to
believe this means members with some kind
vote on it, hurts you in
of work-related connection to the contract
some way? I don’t, and I’d like to tell you why.
— but some National Board members see it
The SAG-AFTRA National Board has
differently.
unanimously recommended approval of the
Another option was considered, however.
2013 Commercials Contracts, and all paid-up
The board considered defining “affected
members have the opportunity to cast their
members” in a way that recognizes the direct
votes until May 31 (must be received by 5 p.m.
connection of those who work under the
PDT). I hope you’ll join me in voting yes.
contract, but would still allow any paid-up Vaughn continues on page 2 >>
But what about letting the union know
VAUGHN continued
CARTERIS continued that took care of all performers who work under it — and we
member to vote if desired. I hope this superior approach is adopted for
worked as one union. It was refreshing and powerful for all of us,
future contracts. Here’s how it would have worked. All paid-up members would
members and staff alike. During its April meeting, our National Board approved the
have received a postcard notification that voting on the Commercials
budget for fiscal year 2014, along with other recommendations for
Contracts was about to begin, just as they have now. The only difference
the restructuring of our union. Our finance team and committee
is that the notification sent to members with any earnings under those
have spent this last year capturing and reviewing the costs it takes
contracts during the last seven years — even a penny — would have
to efficiently and effectively run SAG-AFTRA. This careful review
automatically included access to the online ballot materials.
revealed a $6 million structural deficit and put forth a balanced
Any other members who wished to vote would be free to do so by
budget to correct it. It is essential for SAG-AFTRA to achieve a
simply logging on to the website and indicating that they are affected
balanced budget in its second year of operation, and David White
by the contract. They would then have access to the same online ballot
presented to the National Board his recommendation, along with
materials. This is a better approach because it gives a reasonable
that of the Finance department, for doing so.
definition to “affected members,” while still providing flexibility for those
As David White remarked to the board, “We know that we are not doing the job that is needed for our union to grow — we do
who may be affected by the contract in other ways. Why was such a simple and inclusive alternative rejected? Some
a good job but not a great job. We can and must do better.” It’s
National Board members felt it would be hurtful to ask those with
true; we all see it. By restructuring our union, our professional
no Commercials Contracts earnings in the last seven years to affirm
staff can focus on the union’s four core functions: organizing,
that they are still affected by the contracts before voting on them.
contract negotiations, timely payments to members (residuals)
Astonishingly, some even equated this with a poll tax — a comparison
and administrative duties. The National Board has approved
that utterly trivializes a system once used to deprive citizens of their
not only a budget, but a “period of moderation,” during which
constitutional rights. On the contrary, this proposal faithfully honors the
time we will evaluate our local and national committees, identify
SAG-AFTRA Constitution and includes every member who wants to vote.
redundancies and reduce expenditures wherever possible. We all knew when we merged that we would have to carefully
The idea that members will feel hurt if they are not automatically included among those with earnings under a contract, or that making a
evaluate our staff structure and make reductions, but this is very
couple of extra mouse clicks before voting will somehow alienate them, well
difficult for many of us. We know what we love and we love what
... that just doesn’t square with my experience of SAG-AFTRA members.
we know. We have staff from both legacy unions in L.A. that we
We pursue some of the most challenging careers imaginable, and if any
have grown to care for and admire. Great care and time is being
group has learned that the ebb and flow of our work does not determine
utilized in conducting a full evaluation of our staffing needs, and
our worth as individuals or artists, it is the professionals of SAG-AFTRA.
we will not know the extent of changes until this is completed.
As real-world experience repeatedly teaches us, it’s not personal.
We are now coming up to our first elections. On May 15,
Members also know that our contracts are strongest when they are
petitions became available for both the 2013 Los Angeles Local and
negotiated and voted on by those who best understand the issues
national elections. I urge any member who wants to get involved in
at stake. Doesn’t it make sense to look toward the members who are
our union to do so now. In Los Angeles, we will be looking to fill 45
connected to a contract through work? In the case of the Commercials
local board seats, 28 Los Angeles National Board seats, elect Los
Contracts proposal outlined above, that would include more than 65,000
Angeles officers and 140 convention delegates, in addition to the
members — hardly an exclusive few. And if any of the remaining 100,000
National Board members and local officers who will also serve as
members were to indicate that they, too, were affected and chose to
convention delegates. In the national elections, you will be selecting
vote, their proactive interest would be reflected in the outcome.
our national president and secretary–treasurer, with our executive
Do we really help strengthen a contract by equally seeking the input
vice president and national vice presidents being elected at our
of those with no connection to it, who don’t have enough interest to
first SAG-AFTRA Convention here in Los Angeles in September.
indicate that they are affected by the contract before voting on it? I
Because the convention will be held here in L.A., it will be easy for
don’t think so, and I know that many of you agree.
all L.A. delegates to attend, so I encourage you to consider running. Please keep yourself updated on upcoming programs and
Today, I hope you will join me in voting yes on the 2013 Commercials Contracts. And when our next major contract is due for ratification, and
other union news by reviewing SAGAFTRA.org on a regular basis.
the board once again determines which members are “affected thereby,”
As the late entrepreneur Jim Rohn said, our lives “do not get
I hope you will join me in calling for a common-sense approach like the
better by chance, they get better by change.”
one described above.
— In solidarity, Gabrielle Carteris
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— Onward together, Ned Vaughn
Two Honored with 2013 Ralph Morgan Award
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his year, the Los local AFTRA boards Angeles Local and also as AFTRA Honors and Tributes L.A. Local president. Committee proudly Farber later joined recognizes two former the AFTRA staff as long-time union staff national singers rep. members, Clinta Together, Dayton and Dayton and Stan Farber, Farber have worked with the 2013 Ralph relentlessly to improve Morgan Award. the professional lives Dayton was a member of the members of both of the staff of the former unions. Screen Actors Guild Dayton and Farber for decades in various were also an example positions, serving as of a successful merger executive director of of AFTRA and SAG SAG’s Dallas Branch, when they wed 19 national director of Clinta Dayton and Stan Farber years ago! administration and Established in 1981 branch relations, and national director of guild and named in honor of the first president of the governance, among her many roles. Screen Actors Guild, the Ralph Morgan Award Farber became affiliated with the unions salutes SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local as a successful singer and has been a proud members and/or union staff for devotion to the union activist for more than 50 years. It was cause of members, courage to fight for their his passion for performers and the singer rights and the sacrifice of self for others. community in particular that brought about Please join SAG-AFTRA in recognizing the his involvement with legacy AFTRA and contributions of Dayton and Farber during our legacy SAG. He served on the national and June 9 membership meeting. l
SAG-AFTRA and WGA Women’s Committees Mix and Mingle
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AG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local Women’s Committee and the WGAW Committee of Women Writers recently co-hosted an interguild mixer for committee members to get acquainted and explore future collaborations. Women’s committee members were also joined by DGA and PGA members who also came out to support the event. l
From left, Julie Janata, PGA Diversity Committee member and president of Alliance of Women Directors; SAG-AFTRA L.A. Local Women’s Committee Co-Chairs Patrika Darbo and L. Scott Caldwell; and Christiana Miller, co-chair of the WGAW Committee of Women Writers
SAG-AFTRA at the PRISM Awards: Supporting Mental Health and Substance Use Awareness
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s an entertainment partner, SAG-AFTRA understands the importance of highlighting mental health and substance use issues and was proud to join the Entertainment Industries Council at the 2013 PRISM Awards on April 25. Acknowledging the accurate depiction of mental health and substance use issues in a wide range of entertainment and broadcast platforms, honorees included feature films Silver Linings Playbook and Flight, and television shows Go On, Elementary, Nurse Jackie, Days of Our Lives, Chicago Fire, Rehab with Dr. Drew and Parenthood, among other recipients. SAG-AFTRA members recognized for their individual performances included Katey Sagal (Sons of Anarchy), Mark Harmon (NCIS), Linda Cardellini (Return) and Michael Cudlitz (Southland). Winners of the PRISM Awards are selected by a panel of entertainment industry professionals and experts from the fields of medicine, mental health and addiction. Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees for their outstanding work. Entertainment Industries Council, in partnership with SAG-AFTRA Military Personnel and Families Support Committee and the Producers Guild of America, and in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Homeless Veterans Initiatives Office, will present a creative briefing for storytellers in July at the union. l
From left, SAG-AFTRA member Ann Marie Ravens, SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local Executive Director Ilyanne Morden Kichaven, SAG-AFTRA member Everett Ravens, SAG-AFTRA Board member Kate Linder, SAG-AFTRA National Executive Vice President and Los Angeles Local Co-President Ned Vaughn, and SAG-AFTRA Board members Tara Radcliffe and Assaf Cohen SPRING 2013
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Win a Chance to Golf with Celebrities at the SAG Foundation’s L.A. Golf Classic on June 10
n May 15, the Los Angeles Local hosted the SAG-AFTRA Health Fair, drawing more than 1,100 people to take advantage of information and services offered by a record 76-plus providers. The event was organized by the Los Angeles Healthcare Safetynet Committee. Among the providers Los Angeles Councilmember Tom LaBonge came to the were the AIDS Healthcare health fair to present a certificate of recognition from the Foundation, which offered HIV city, congratulating the union on the successful event. From testing; the American Association left, LaBonge, Healthcare Safetynet Committee Co-Chairs for Respiratory Care and the COPD L. Scott Caldwell and Patrika Darbo and LaBonge’s chief Foundation, which gave lung-function of staff, Carolyn Ramsay. checks; Inner Images, which provided mammograms; the Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Additionally, members were encouraged to sign Cancer Center at White Memorial Medical Center, up for a bone marrow registry through the Be The which offered prostate exams; and Children’s Match program. All services were offered at no Hospital Los Angeles, which held a blood drive. cost to members. l
Each $25 entry is a chance to win ($2,500 value). All proceeds benefit the SAG Foundation’s Catastrophic Health Fund and Emergency Assistance Programs. Enter to win — for sport and support — at golf.sagfoundation.org. The winner will be chosen on May 31 and notified by 5 p.m. PT. Services are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Questions must be handled by the providers. SAG-AFTRA does not endorse any of these services.
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resented annually by the Radio Television Digital News Association, the Edward R. Murrow Awards honor outstanding achievements in electronic journalism, continuing the tradition of excellence set by Murrow. Congratulations to the SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local broadcast units, KMEX-TV, KPCC-FM and KABC-TV, recognized among the 2013 Edward R. Murrow winners: NEWSCAST
Solo a las Once, KMEX-TV
BREAKING NEWS
Anaheim Riots, KMEX-TV
NEWS DOCUMENTARY
When the Riots Began (Radio), KPCC-FM The Power of a Picture (Television), KABC-TV
NEWS SERIES
Los Verdaderos Vaqueros, KMEX-TV
REPORTING: HARD NEWS
Miramonte Parents, KPCC-FM
USE OF SOUND/VIDEO
Movie Trailers, KPCC-FM
WRITING
LACMA Rock, KPCC-FM
LOCAL ONLINE NEWS: • Use of Sound • Use of Video
KPCC-FM KPCC-FM
THE SAG-AFTRA LOS ANGELES CONSERVATORY offers a low-cost opportunity for members to hone and develop their craft through classes, workshops, lectures and symposia — all on the campus of AFI. Visit sagaftra.org/laconservatory for details ★★★
The SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Summer Intensive, July 12-14, 2013 at AFI, offers a three-day intensive for performers to meet industry professionals and attend workshops and seminars critical to your success in this industry. ★★★
The conservatory will only provide and accept Summer Intensive applications during the Los Angeles Local Membership Meeting on June 9. ★★★
Participation in the conservatory is limited to SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Please be sure to bring a $35 check or money order to cover your application fee. Should you have any questions, please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
From left, Joanne Webb, director of Actors Work ProgramActors Fund, Western Region; Amanda Talbot, program manager at Engage; Mary Beth Abella, MSW, career counselor for the Actors Work Program-Actors Fund; and writer Susan Van Allen
Actors Fund Champions Career Success for Entertainment Professionals Over 40
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o matter your performance category, The Actors Fund has an abundance of resources available to you — and they are absolutely free. Most recently, The Actors Fund Actors Work Program presented Career Success Over 40, an informational panel offering helpful tips on how performers over the age of 40 might spring back into the constantly evolving work force. Attendees were encouraged to learn new skills,
take chances, network and be creative in their search for work. Panelists included Mary Beth Abella, MSW, career counselor for the Actors Work Program-Actors Fund; writer Susan Van Allen; Amanda Talbot, program manager at Engage; and Joanne Webb, director of Actors Work Program-Actors Fund, Western Region, who moderated. All of the panelists had been avid users of The Actors Fund Actors Work
Program and shared the countless ways the organization helped them enhance their careers and even begin new ones. The Actors Fund Actors Work Program offers to entertainment industry professionals classes and workshops that teach social media and computer skills, résumé writing, job search strategies and much, much more! Visit actorsfund.org to learn about the programs and services The Actors Fund provides.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Green Stripes Could Threaten Local Jobs
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pring Street, between 3rd and 9th streets in downtown Los Angeles, importance of preserving jobs. The action on behalf of the industry has been — and still is — a major thoroughfare for businesses, was successful and the mayor’s office delayed action to move forward and a favorite filming location. The few blocks have been used with repainting until a meeting with all concerned parties could to portray countless cities in television and film. convene. In the meantime, City … repainting the lanes Council members, including Last year, bright green, identifiable bike lanes were painted on two blocks of a downtown route that the office of Councilman most likely would included Spring Street as part of a pilot program, Jose Huizar, whose consequently cause creating a real obstacle for producers and location District 14 includes Spring managers. Many productions turned to other cities to Street, also agreed to sit down a decrease in avoid dealing with the colorful stripes. Thankfully, with members of the coalition to productions, taking over time, the bike lanes faded and the mayor’s listen to proposed alternatives. away jobs from office pledged to the industry that the green bike The SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles lanes would not be repainted. Location managers, hundreds of Angelenos. Local extends gratitude to producers and, of course, actors were delighted to Mayor Villaraigosa, hear that filming could return without this challenge. Councilmember Huizar and During a Los Angeles City Film Task Force meeting in March, a the L.A. City Council representative from the Department of Transportation and the mayor’s for their openness and office announced the bright green bike lanes would indeed be repainted, willingness to continue including the coveted Spring Street. This news distressed the coalition, the dialogue to find a as repainting the lanes most likely would consequently cause a decrease mutually agreeable in productions, taking away jobs from hundreds of Angelenos. Upon resolution. receiving this information, the SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local Board, The union will along with Film L.A., the Teamsters and others, sprang into action, but keep members not without regard to the environment and safety of bike riders. posted on the Calls, emails and messages were sent to express concerns and state the progress. l
CALLING ALL CANDIDATES
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s you were previously notified, this summer the union’s top leadership positions will be determined by a vote of the membership. Elections will also take place in all of the union’s 25 locals, including the Los Angeles Local, for National Board, Local Officer, Local Board and Convention Delegate
positions, and eight (8) Vice Presidents will be elected at the union’s first biennial convention held here in Los Angeles, Sept. 26-29, 2013. The information below relates specifically to the Los Angeles Local elections for National Board members, Local Officers, Local Board members and Convention Delegates.
LOS ANGELES ELECTIONS
If you are interested in running for the position of National Board member, Local Officer, Local Board member or Convention Delegate representing the Los Angeles Local, you must meet all eligibility requirements (see box).
NATIONAL BOARD MEMBERS
Twenty-eight (28) National Board positions will be open for election this year, including one seat for each member category as follows: 1) Broadcaster, 2) Dancer, 3) Singer/Recording Artist and 4) Stunt Performer. The Twelve (12) candidates receiving the highest plurality of votes and the two (2) member category positions that receive the highest number of votes will serve for a four (4) year term and the next fourteen (14) candidates will serve for a two (2) year term. National Board members, by virtue of their election to that position, also serve as Convention delegates.
LOCAL OFFICERS
Three (3) Local Officer positions will be open for election this year: President, First Vice President and Second Vice President. The Vice President positions will be elected by plurality of votes received and will serve in that order. All local officers will serve for a two (2) year term. Local Officers, by virtue of their election to that position, also serve as Convention Delegates.
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Summary of Eligibility Requirements for L.A. Local Elections NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER
• Must be at least 18 years old and be a member in good standing of the local for twelve (12) months. • Must be an active member for twenty-four (24) months prior to the date of nomination. • Must be paid-up from the beginning of each dues period as reflected in the schedule below. • For member category positions only, must be a member of that category for twelve (12) months and/or on or before Dec. 31, 2012. • Must meet all other requirements as defined by the SAG-AFTRA Constitution.
LOCAL OFFICER OR LOCAL BOARD MEMBER
• Must be at least 18 years old and be a member in good standing of the local for twelve (12) months. • Must be paid-up from the beginning of each dues period as reflected in the schedule below. • For member category positions only, must be a member of that category for six (6) months and/or on or before April 1, 2013. • Must meet all other requirements as defined by the SAG-AFTRA Constitution.
CONVENTION DELEGATES
• Must be at least 18 years old and a member in good standing of the local for six (6) months. • Must be paid-up from the beginning of the Nov. 2012 and May 2013 dues periods as reflected in the schedule below. • For member category positions only, must be a member of that category for six (6) months and/or on or before April 1, 2013. • Must meet all other requirements as defined by the SAG-AFTRA Constitution
PERIOD ENDING 05/01/13–11/01/13 11/01/12–05/01/13 05/01/12–11/01/12
MUST BE PAID BY 06/10/13 (or date of nomination, whichever comes first) 12/10/12 10/31/12
L.A. Election Calendar (all times PDT) MAY 15: JUNE 14: JUNE 17: JULY 16: AUGUST 15 : SEPTEMBER 26-29
Nominating petitions available 5 p.m. Deadline for submission of petitions and any other required materials Cutoff for voting eligibility. Members must be in good standing for the 11/01/12 and/or 05/01/13 dues period Ballots mailed 6:30 a.m. Deadline for receipt of voted ballot (in designated election P.O. Box) Convention
LOCAL BOARD MEMBERS
Forty-five (45) Local Board member positions will be open for election this year, including one seat for each member category as follows: 1) Broadcaster, 2) Dancer, 3) Singer/Recording Artist and 4) Stunt Performer. Those members elected as Local Board members, by virtue of their election to those positions, also will serve as Alternate National Board members who may be called upon to serve at National Board meetings when a National Board member is unable to attend. All Local Board members will serve for a two (2) year term.
CONVENTION DELEGATES
One hundred forty (140) Convention Delegate positions will be open for election this year (in addition to the convention delegate positions held by the Local Officers and National Board members who by virtue of their election to those positions, also serve as convention delegates), including the seats assigned for each member category as follows: one hundred twentynine (129) Actor/Performer; two (2) Broadcast – Entertainment; one (1) Broadcast – News/ Informational; one (1) Dancer; one (1) Recording Artist; four (4) Singers; and two (2) Stunt Performers. Convention delegates may also serve as Alternate Local Board members where a board member is the sole representative
of a category or category grouping and is unavailable to attend a Local Board meeting. Members may obtain a Nominating Petition by making a request for the materials in writing or in person to the union’s Governance department (see contact information below) beginning Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Materials will then be provided in person or sent via mail, email or fax, as requested. Candidates for National Board and Local Board must submit a petition signed by no fewer than thirty (30) members in good standing of the local. Candidates for Local Officers must submit a petition signed by no fewer than fifty (50) members in good standing of the local. Candidates for convention delegate must submit a petition with one (1) signature of a member in good standing of the local. Petitions for all offices must be received by the Governance department at the union’s offices in Los Angeles (5757 Wilshire Blvd., 7th Fl., Los Angeles, CA 90036) by 5 p.m. PDT on Friday, June 14, 2013. Additional requirements for the submission of nominating materials will be included in the SAG-AFTRA nominating petition instruction kit. Questions regarding the 2013 elections and/or candidate eligibility may be emailed to laelections@ sagaftra.org or directed to either Los Angeles Local Director, Communications, Governance & Board Relations Meredith Snow at (323) 634-8131, or Elections Coordinator Tara Khonsari at (323) 549-6614. l
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Friday, May 24
SAG-AFTRA offices close at 12:30p.m. in observance of Memorial Day.
Monday, May 27
SAG-AFTRA offices closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Friday, May 31
Commercials contracts voting deadline, 5 p.m. (PDT) (electronically or by mail).
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Sunday, June 9
SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local Membership Meeting. See back page for details.
Tuesday, June 11
SAG-AFTRA New Media’s Contract Workshop is a series of monthly workshops to educate active and budding producers on utilizing the SAG-AFTRA New Media Agreement for their projects. 7 p.m.– 9 p.m., James Cagney Board Room, 5757 Wilshire Blvd., Lobby Level, Los Angeles, California. To RSVP, please send an email to newmediaevents@ sagaftra.org. Visit SAGAFTRA.org/LA and click on Local Events for more information and to RSVP.
Thursday, June 13
Low-Budget Signatory Contract Workshop. SAG-AFTRA Theatrical business representatives will walk you through signing SAG Low-Budget Agreements from start to finish. 6 p.m.–8 p.m., James Cagney Board Room, 5757 Wilshire Blvd., Lobby Level, Los Angeles, California. Visit
Wednesday, June 19
Member Orientation. If you have not been to an orientation before or would like to reorient yourself with the services provided by SAG-AFTRA, this meeting is for you. Orientation typically lasts about three hours and explains information about logging your hours on set, your relationship with your agent, residuals, what it means to be a member of SAG-AFTRA and more. Your attendance is required for the entire meeting to receive a conservatory application outside of the open enrollment period. No RSVP necessary. 1 p.m., James Cagney Board Room, 5757 Wilshire Blvd., Lobby Level, Los Angeles, California. For further information, call (323) 634-8277.
Thursday, June 20
Ignite your imagination. Listen to the sounds of Flash Gordon, Easy Aces and It Pays to be Ignorant at the SAG-AFTRA Radio Plays. The radio plays will be presented at the Wells Fargo Theater at the Gene Autry Museum of Western Heritage at 7 p.m., 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, California 90027-1462. Visit SAGAFTRA.org/LA and click on Local Events for more information and to RSVP.
Tuesday, June 25
BigScreen LittleScreen Los Angeles is a premiere Los Angeles showcase for Web video producers, distributors and agencies, screening some of the newest Web series and creative developments in Web video. 7 p.m., James Cagney Board Room, 5757 Wilshire Blvd., Lobby Level Los Angeles, California. Visit SAGAFTRA.org/LA and click on Local Events for more information and to RSVP.
Calendar listings are subject to change. Visit 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 above, please contact the Los Angeles Executive Office at (323) 549-6459
LOCAL MEMBER DISCOUNTS Reap the rewards of being a SAG-AFTRA member; take advantage of these hot deals and discounts around town this summer.
GRAMMY MUSEUM: Visit the Grammy Museum and bring a friend. Get two-for-one tickets, a 10-percent discount on merchandise at the Grammy Store and a 20-percent discount on annual memberships. PASADENA PLAYHOUSE: Get 20 percent off tickets for Sleepless In Seattle - The Musical at the Pasadena Playhouse.
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