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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 serves the interests of professional writers."
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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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:
“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. That decision will not determine what will be satisfactory for the leadership and membership of the Screen Actors Guild. Each guild must act in the best interests of its own membership.
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This communication is to remind you of your obligations regarding studio screeners sent in support of films and television programs nominated for SAG Awards.
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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 seeing more specifics.Now is the time for the AMPTP to return to the bargaining table they left, and negotiate a new deal with the WGA that provides for fair compensation for writers.
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®
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The charismatic Grant was best known in recent years as the "mayor of Hollywood." He chaired the Hollywood Historic Trust, which is responsible for the stars that actors receive on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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 is best for its membership, but it is important to remember that they do not represent actors and writers.
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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. SAG television and motion picture stars have publicly expressed their steadfast support for striking writers since the strike began in November.
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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 programs using non-union writers. Screen Actors Guild is holding a meeting with Golden Globe actor nominees later this week regarding these issues.
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We wish everyone a happy and safe New Year.
Did you Resign? Are You Financial Core?
Members who resigned before June 13 will be given the opportunity to apply for reinstatement under the previous reinstatement process.
Applications for reinstatement under that process must be received by Screen Actors Guild no later than December 31, 2007.
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SAG members are invited to attend and show support
(NO PICKET SIGNS PERMITTED)
There will be no WGA picket lines tomorrow; however there is a Special Meeting of the Los Angeles City Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee at City Hall at 7:30 a.m. regarding the economic impact of the WGA strike.
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If you've ever worked on any of the “Law and Order” series or if you’ve ever wanted to—come support the WGA writers who write the shows that keep work in New York. Join the WGA on the picket line for “Crime Writers Join For Justice” at Foley Square.
Tuesday, December 18th
Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Thomas Paine Park in Foley Square
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Dear Screen Actors Guild Members:
Thank you one and all.
You have shown extraordinary dedication to your union and to the Writers Guild of America. Your strength and solidarity in support of the striking writers inspired me to write the message of support (see below) which I will send to the members of the WGA today.
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Now more than ever, we must bolster our commitment and keep walking picket lines to let management know that we stand firmly with our brothers and sisters at the WGA. The commitment of actors has been astounding—and our message has been heard loud and clear: The WGA’s fight is our fight.
MONDAY, DEC. 17
SAG will be staffing the following locations:
Warner Bros. Studios
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91522
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STUNT ENSEMBLES TO BE ANNOUNCED BY SAG AWARDS™
COMMITTEE MEMBERS JOBETH WILLIAMS AND DARYL ANDERSON
ON DEC. 20 AT 8:50 AM ET / 5:50 AM PT, WEBCAST LIVE ON TNT.TV
AND TBS.COM
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SAG members will hand out leaflets and inform the public of the WGA struggle in Albuquerque. The national commitment of actors has been astounding—and our message has been heard loud and clear: The WGA’s fight is our fight.
Make plans to show your support for your fellow creative artists. Wear your SAG t-shirt or hat and walk the line with those who write them!
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Dear Florida Guild member:
Now more than ever, we must bolster our commitment and keep walking picket lines to let management know that we stand firmly with our brothers and sisters at the WGA. The commitment of actors has been astounding—and our message has been heard loud and clear: The WGA’s fight is our fight.
Join WGA members on Thursday, December 13 to stand and deliver the strike message that is affecting the broadcast and entertainment industry nationwide!
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