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SAG-AFTRA Mourns Passing of Astronaut Neil Armstrong
SAG-AFTRA mourns the passing of astronaut Neil Armstrong, one of our greatest American heroes who contributed significantly to this country’s spirit of adventure and scientific curiosity. Armstrong died Saturday at age 82.
Peoria Ratifies New Contract with WEEK TV and WHOI TV
Peoria (August 23, 2012) —Today, members of the SAG-AFTRA Peoria Local ratified a new contract with Granite Broadcasting, operators WEEK TV and WHOI TV. The contract is the result of a difficult negotiation process that has lasted for almost two years.
"On behalf of the Local SAG-AFTRA Membership, we want to thank the community for all of their support during our campaign to save local news. Without your support, we are confident we would not have reached a deal," said Local President Garry Moore.
Unions & Guilds Applaud Passage of SB 1167
Los Angeles (August 21, 2012) – As a coalition of unions, guilds and associations representing hundreds of thousands of men and women whose livelihoods depend on the strength of the California entertainment industry, we applaud the passage of SB 1167 by the California State Senate.
Dick Van Dyke Honored with 2012 SAG Life Achievement Award
49th Annual Accolade to be Presented During the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® Simulcast Live on TNT and TBS on Sunday, January 27, 2013
SAG-AFTRA Statement Re: Recent Meeting of SAG-PPH Plans and AFTRA H&R Funds Trustees
SAG-AFTRA statement regarding the recent meeting of the union trustees of the SAG-Producers Pension and Health Plans and the AFTRA H&R Funds:
Unions and Guilds Applaud the Passage of AB 2026
Los Angeles (August 16, 2012) – As a broad coalition of unions and guilds representing labor and the entertainment industry, we join together today to applaud the passage of AB 2026 by the California State Assembly.
The Wages & Working Conditions Process in Preparation for the Commercials Contract Negotiations is Beginning
SAG-AFTRA is pleased to announce the beginning of the Wages & Working Conditions (W&W) process in preparation for negotiation of the Commercials Contracts that expires March 31, 2013. It is only through the involvement of members that proposals for this vital negotiation are developed.
SAG-AFTRA Receives AFL-CIO Charter
Los Angeles (August 1, 2012) — SAG-AFTRA today received a new, national charter from the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. SAG-AFTRA joins 55 other unions, comprising more than 12 million working men and women, under the AFL-CIO banner.
