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07-16: SCREEN ACTORS GUILD STATEMENT |
Los Angeles, July 16, 2008 – Small contingents of the negotiating committees for Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers met for two hours today at AMPTP headquarters in Sherman Oaks. Both parties agreed to keep the contents of today’s meeting . . .
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07-11: NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Los Angeles, July 11, 2008 — The Screen Actors Guild national negotiating committee met behind closed doors throughout the day today discussing bargaining strategies. The negotiations team remains committed to continuing to bargain for a fair contract.
“Our national negotiating committee did not, as has . . .
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07-10: SCREEN ACTORS GUILD STATEMENT |
Los Angeles (July 10, 2008) - Screen Actors Guild negotiating committee members presented the AMPTP with their response to the producers’ proposal made June 30.
SAG committee members will meet Friday to discuss the AMPTP’s response. We will provide further guidance following that meeting.
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SAG NATIONAL PRESIDENT ALAN ROSENBERG STATEMENT |
The following is our statement to the press regarding the ratification:
Screen Actors Guild National President Alan Rosenberg Statement
Los Angeles, July 8, 2008 -- . . .
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07-08: SAG STATEMENT |
Screen Actors Guild will present its response to the AMPTP’s June 30, 2008 proposal at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at AMPTP headquarters in Sherman Oaks, CA.
The Screen Actors Guild national negotiating committee remains dedicated to achieving a fair TV/Theatrical contract . . .
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SAG MEETS WITH AMPTP, SERIES OF QUESTIONS ON AMPTP OFFER |
Presents a Series of Questions on AMPTP Offer
Los Angeles, July 2, 2008 – The Screen Actors Guild national negotiating committee met with AMPTP negotiators today to present a series of substantive questions on the employers’ proposed package. Guild negotiators and . . .
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07-02: A MESSAGE FROM SEAN PENN |
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SCREEN ACTORS GUILD CONTINUES TO NEGOTIATE |
Pamela Greenwalt, Screen Actors Guild
323-440-2892 Cell
Screen Actors Guild Continues to Negotiate
Members Continue to Work Past Contract Expiration
Los Angeles, June 30, 2008 – The Screen Actors Guild national negotiating committee has bargained with the AMPTP for the last 42 days and remains committed . . .
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06-30: NEGOTIATIONS INFORMATION |
Your national negotiating committee and the industry bargained throughout the weekend and are continuing bargaining today. Nonetheless, the Screen Actors Guild Codified Basic and Television Agreements which cover television programs and motion pictures expire tonight at midnight. All members should continue to report to . . .
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06-30: MOTION PASSED BY THE SAG NATIONAL NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE |
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The Screen Actors Guild positions taken at the negotiating table have been as a result of the Hollywood, New York and Regional Branch Divisions. All representatives of the Screen Actors . . .
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06-29: NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE |
Thank you, SAG members! Thousands of you have signed the “Solidarity Statement” over the past four days. In fact, we are working hard to keep up with the overwhelming response and adding your names as fast as we can.
You have pledged your resolve to . . .
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06-27: SAG STATEMENT |
We have no further comment.
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06-26: SAG STATEMENT |
We have no further comment.
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06-24: SAG STATEMENT |
We have no further comment.
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06-23: A NO VOTE DOES NOT MEAN A STRIKE |
The Screen Actors Guild National Executive Committee voted to authorize Screen Actors Guild to undertake a campaign to encourage SAG members who are dual card holders to vote NO on the ballot for the AFTRA Prime Time Television tentative agreement.
I want you to . . .
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06-13: NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE ADOPTS UNITY STATEMENT |
We are united and committed to working together in achieving the best possible contract for the benefit of all actors. We pledge to stand . . .
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06-12: SAG RESPONSE TO AMPTP STATEMENT |
“The Screen Actors Guild negotiating committee, representing all Screen Actors Guild members across the United States, is working hard to secure a fair deal for actors. We continue to believe that it is possible to . . .
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06-11: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT |
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
Jesse . . .
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06-10: JOINT SAG-AMPTP STATEMENT |
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 549-6872
Jesse . . .
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06-9: JOINT SAG-AMPTP STATEMENT |
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 549-6872
Jesse Hiestand, . . .
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NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE JUNE 8, 2008 |
Screen Actors Guild’s negotiating committee continued its bargaining with the AMPTP this past week. We continue to negotiate for a new contract that will be fair for actors and we are not done yet as there are still a number of significant outstanding issues including:
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DOUG ALLEN STATEMENT |
“Screen Actors Guild also offered to propose to the AMPTP that any improvements Screen Actors Guild . . .
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06-05: JOINT SAG-AMPTP STATEMENT |
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 549-6872
Jesse . . .
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06-04: JOINT SAG-AMPTP STATEMENT |
Los Angeles, June 4, 2008 - The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild met today and have concluded their session. We will reconvene tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 549-6872
Jesse . . .
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06-03: JOINT SAG-AMPTP STATEMENT |
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
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05-30: NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE |
Dear Members,
As I’m sure you have heard, AFTRA reached a tentative agreement early
Tuesday morning with the AMPTP for its Prime Time Exhibit A Contract,
and we resumed our negotiations with the AMPTP for our TV/Theatrical
Contract at 10 a.m. the same day.
Yesterday afternoon members of the AFTRA negotiating . . .
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05-27: MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT ROSENBERG REGARDING NEGOTIATIONS |
Tomorrow we will resume TV/Theatrical contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). As you know, the AMPTP suspended our negotiations on May 6 to begin talks with AFTRA for its primetime Exhibit A contract.
Screen Actors Guild observers were present for only 6 . . .
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05-06: AMPTP SUSPENDS NEGOTIATIONS WITH SCREEN ACTORS GUILD GUILD OFFERS TO CONTINUE AND NEGOTIATE "AROUND THE CLOCK" TO COMPLETE DEAL |
Los Angeles, May 6, 2008 - The AMPTP suspended negotiations with Screen Actors Guild today over the objections of SAG's negotiating committee. The committee had urged that the AMPTP continue discussion and had offered to negotiate around the clock if necessary in order to secure an agreement.
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05-05: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT |
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
Jesse . . .
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05-03: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT |
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
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05-02: SAG AND INDUSTRIAL/EDUCATIONAL PRODUCERS EXTEND CONTRACT |
This contract covers performers rendering on-camera and voiceover services in sales . . .
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05-02: JOINT SAG-AMPTP STATEMENT - 2 |
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) . . .
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05-02: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT |
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Pamela . . .
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05-01: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT |
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
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04-30: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT |
Los Angeles, Apr. 30, 2008 - Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers continued their negotiations today and will reconvene Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) . . .
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04-30: A MESSAGE TO SCREEN ACTORS GUILD MEMBERS |
A Message to Screen Actors Guild Members
Regarding TV/Theatrical Contract Negotiations
Dear Screen Actors Guild Member,
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) posted
a message to their member companies today on the AMPTP website. We felt
it was important that we directly communicate our continued dedication
to . . .
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04-29: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT |
Los Angeles, Apr. 29, 2008 - The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild continued their negotiations today and will reconvene Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
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04-28: JOINT SAG-AMPTP STATEMENT |
Los Angeles, Apr. 28, 2008 - Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers continued negotiations today and will reconvene Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
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04-25: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT |
JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT 4.25.08
Los Angeles, April 25, 2008 - The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild met for the 10th day and have adjourned. In light of the one week extension agreed to April 23, the parties will not meet on Saturday. Negotiations will . . .
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04-24: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT |
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04-23: JOINT SAG-AMPTP STATEMENT |
Los Angeles, Apr. 23, 2008 - Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have agreed to extend our bargaining session by one week. The parties will continue negotiations through May 2, 2008.
We have no further comment.Contact:
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
Jesse . . .
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04-23: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT |
Los Angeles, Apr. 23, 2008 - The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild have adjourned for the day and will reconvene Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
We have no further comment.
Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
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04-22: JOINT AMPTP - SAG STATEMENT |
Los Angeles, Apr. 22, 2008
Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers met today and will reconvene Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
We have no further comment.
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04-21: JOINT AMPTP – SAG STATEMENT |
Los Angeles, Apr. 21, 2008
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild met in previously scheduled caucuses today and have adjourned these sessions. The parties will resume negotiations on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
We have no further comment.
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04-18: JOINT AMPTP – SAG STATEMENT |
Los Angeles, Apr. 18, 2008
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild have adjourned their Friday session and will meet again on Saturday.
We have no further comment.
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04-17: JOINT AMPTP – SAG STATEMENT |
SAG and AMPTP Meet for Third Day
Los Angeles, Apr. 17, 2008 -- Screen Actors Guild and The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers met in a third straight day of talks on Thursday. The parties have adjourned for the day and will reconvene in separate caucuses Friday morning . . .
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04-16: JOINT AMPTP - SAG STATEMENT |
AMPTP and SAG Meet for Second Day
Los Angeles, Apr. 16, 2008 -- The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild met for a second day of talks today and will resume tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.
We will have no further comment.
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04-15: JOINT AMPTP – SAG STATEMENT |
Los Angeles, CA, Apr. 15, 2008 -- Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers held a full day of meetings today and exchanged proposals. We will meet again tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.
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04-13: SAG BOARD INVITES AFTRA TO RETURN TO PHASE ONE |
“...that AFTRA be given the opportunity to join Screen Actors Guild in Phase I joint negotiations, provided that notice of acceptance is received within 72 hours.”
Approved: 81.37% - 18.63%
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04-12: AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE RE: TV/THEATRICAL CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS |
On Tuesday, April 15 we begin negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (“AMPTP”) for our Television and Theatrical contracts. These agreements represent over 1 billion dollars in annual earnings and cover all SAG television and theatrical motion pictures.
We . . .
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04-06: SAG MOURNS DEATH OF CHARLTON HESTON |
Los Angeles (April 6, 2008) -- Screen Actors Guild President Alan Rosenberg released the following statement today:
"Screen Actors Guild mourns the loss of former SAG president Charlton Heston, who died Saturday. He was an actor of astonishing talent, a capable and visionary union leader and, above all, . . .
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04-1: SAG AND AMPTP TO BEGIN FORMAL BARGAINING APRIL 15, 2008 |
SAG and AMPTP to Begin Formal Bargaining April 15, 2008
Los Angeles (April 1, 2008) – Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have agreed to begin formal negotiations Tuesday, April 15, 2008 , at 10:00 a.m. . . .
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03-30: SCREEN ACTORS GUILD NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY PASSES RESOLUTION APPROVING BARGAINING PROPOSAL PACKAGE |
Screen Actors Guild National Board of Directors Unanimously Passes
Resolution Approving Bargaining Proposal Package
Los Angeles (March 30, 2008) –The Screen Actors Guild National Board of Directors unanimously passed a resolution approving the bargaining proposal package . . .
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03-29: SAG RESPONDS TO AFTRA’S TERMINATION OF PHASE ONE AGREEMENT |
Los Angeles (March 29, 2008) – AFTRA President Roberta Reardon and AFTRA national officers, including Susan Boyd Joyce, Denny Delk, Bob Edwards, Matt Kimbrough and Shelby Scott, as well as others, upon conclusion of their national meeting, entered Screen Actors Guild's national board meeting today and reported their board's effective . . .
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03-27: SAG AND AFTRA REPRESENTATIVES TO PRESENT CONTRACT PROPOSAL PACKAGE |
SAG and AFTRA Representatives To Present Contract Proposal Package to Unions’ Joint Board on Saturday, March 29
Los Angeles (March 27, 2008) -- The Joint Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) National Wages and Working Conditions Committee met in a face-to-face plenary March 25 . . .
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03-07: 15TH ANNUAL SAG AWARDS KEY DEADLINES ANNOUNCED |
15th ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS® KEY DEADLINES AND EVENTS ANNOUNCED
SAG Awards® will be Simulcast on TNT and TBS on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009
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03-04: SCREEN ACTORS GUILD LAUNCHES DIGITAL CASTING REVOLUTION |
iActor Puts Station 12 Cast Clearance & Exclusive SAG Talent Pool Right at the Industry’s Fingertips
Los Angeles (March 4, 2008) – Screen Actors Guild (SAG) announced today the launch of iActor (www.iactor.org), the only union-hosted online casting directory featuring onsite Station 12 cast clearance and showcasing exclusively . . .
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03-04: SAG TO ISSUE GUARANTEED COMPLETION CONTRACTS TO QUALIFYING INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS OF THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES |
Los Angeles (March 4, 2008)—Screen Actors Guild today announced the immediate availability of Guaranteed Completion Contracts (GCC) for qualifying independent producers of theatrical motion pictures.
The contracts allow qualifying producers to continue production without regard to any uncertainty regarding upcoming negotiations between Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of . . .
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02-29: SAG & AFTRA HOLLYWOOD JOINT W&W COMMITTEE RESOLUTION |
SAG and AFTRA Hollywood Joint Wages and Working Conditions Committee Adopts Resolution
Los Angeles (February 29, 2008) –The Hollywood Joint Wages and Working Conditions Committee of Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists today unanimously adopted the following resolution:
The Hollywood Joint SAG/AFTRA Wages and Working Conditions . . .
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02-28: LETTER OF APPRECIATION FROM ALAN ROSENBERG & DOUG ALLEN |
Dear Member,
We want to thank the hundreds of members around the country who have so far participated in the process – called wages and working conditions (W&W) – by which member input is given to your negotiators for the new TV/Theatrical contract covering movies, television and new . . .
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02-26: A STATEMENT ON WGA CONTRACT RATIFICATION FROM SAG PRESIDENT ALAN ROSENBERG |
Los Angeles (February 26, 2008)--Screen Actors Guild President Alan Rosenberg released the following statement today:
"Screen Actors Guild congratulates the WGA on the overwhelming membership ratification of their new contract. We applaud the WGA's solidarity and the dedication of their membership in the struggle to achieve an agreement that . . .
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02-14: LETTER FROM WGA WEST PRESIDENT PATRIC VERRONE |
Dear Screen Actors Guild members,
Writers Guild of America, West President Patric Verrone asked that I forward you the following letter.
In solidarity,
Alan Rosenberg
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02-13: STATEMENT BY DOUG ALLEN, NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF NEGOTIATOR |
Los Angeles (February 13, 2008) — Screen Actors Guild today released the following statement by Doug Allen, Screen Actors Guild's national executive director and chief negotiator:
"Our ongoing member outreach has included, and will continue to include, conversations with high-profile television and movie actors as . . .
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02-13: MESSAGE FROM SAG PRESIDENT ALAN ROSENBERG |
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02-09: NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS REAFFIRMS JOINT BARGAINING WITH AFTRA |
LOS ANGELES, (February 9, 2008) -- Screen Actors Guild National Board of Directors today suspended its scheduled referendum on Phase I. Voting 86.10% to 13.90%, the board authorized National Executive Director Doug Allen to postpone further implementation of the Phase I referendum pending the outcome of talks with AFTRA. . . .
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02-03: A STATEMENT BY ALAN ROSENBERG |
(Los Angeles, February 3, 2008) -- Screen Actors Guild released the following statement on behalf of National President Alan Rosenberg who is also a member of the AFL-CIO Executive Council:
“We have been notified that the AFL-CIO has determined that branch unions of the Associated Actors and Artistes of . . .
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01-21: STATEMENT BY DOUG ALLEN, SAG NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CHIEF NEGOTIATOR |
“It is up to the board and membership of the Directors Guild of America to determine if their tentative agreement with the AMPTP is acceptable. . . .
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01-20: GUILD MEMBERS: STUDIO SCREENERS REMINDER |
This communication is to remind you of your obligations regarding studio screeners sent in support of films and television programs nominated for SAG Awards.
As you know, Screen Actors Guild members who paid dues by the December 17, 2007 deadline received . . .
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01-17: SAG RELEASES STATEMENT ON DGA TENTATIVE DEAL WITH AMPTP |
Los Angeles (January 17, 2008) — Doug Allen, National Executive Director, Screen Actors Guild released the following statement:
We are interested in thoroughly reviewing and carefully analyzing the terms of the DGA’s tentative agreement with the AMPTP. Thus far, all we have is a press release. We look forward to . . .
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01-17: 14TH ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS® PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED |
Ruby Dee, Zac Efron, Emile Hirsch, Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, SAG President Alan Rosenberg, Denzel Washington, Vanessa Williams and Chandra Wilson are Scheduled to Present at the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®
Ruby Dee, Zac Efron, Emile Hirsch, Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, SAG President Alan Rosenberg, Denzel Washington, Vanessa . . .
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01-12: SAG BOARD VOTES TO SEND REFERENDUM TO MEMBERS |
“Shall the Phase I joint bargaining agreement with AFTRA (which governs the process by which contracts are jointly negotiated by . . .
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01-11: SAG MOURNS 'MAYOR OF HOLLYWOOD' JOHNNY GRANT |
Grant died Wednesday, January 9. He was 84.
The charismatic Grant was best . . .
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01-11: ACTORS AND WRITERS RESPOND TO DGA NEGOTIATIONS |
We wish the DGA well and hope that they achieve a fair deal that incorporates principles that will benefit all creative artists. The DGA has to do what . . .
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01-10: SAG SUPPORTS GOLDEN GLOBE ACTOR NOMINEES |
Screen Actors Guild stands in solidarity with its members who will appear on the Dateline Golden Globes special this Sunday. SAG members have remained loyal to their union and have refused to cross WGA picket lines when not contractually obligated to work, and have walked many picket lines. . . .
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01-02: SAG STATEMENT ON GOLDEN GLOBES |
Los Angeles (January 2, 2008) — “Screen Actors Guild is continuing its outreach to Golden Globe actor nominees. Unless and until there is an agreement between the WGA and HFPA, we will advise our members of their rights with respect to not crossing WGA picket lines and/or not appearing on . . .
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01-04: STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT ALAN ROSENBERG |