This year has been like no other. From the global coronavirus pandemic to the Black Lives Matter movement to protests following the killing of George Floyd, the news media has played a critical role in shaping how we understand these stories. However, these crises have also exposed challenges in newsrooms themselves, including a lack of racial diversity in newsrooms and inclusive editorial assignments that could help tell these stories more effectively.

SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris discusses the urgent need to pass the HEROES Act. 

The HEROES Act is a comprehensive COVID-19 relief package that would help workers and families in need — and it’s time for the senate to take action. 

Call your senators today at (866) 832-1560 and tell them to pass the HEROES Act now.

Grab a seat and tune-in as we shine a light on the need for greater humanization in the crafting of genuine and authentic stories of Native Americans. We’ll delve into some of the ways that Native actors and storytellers have been part of the fabric of the American scene since its inception and look at how today’s narrative has yet to be a true reflection of the culture in today’s programming.

Want to know what it’s like to film yourself as well as manage the set, wardrobe, make-up, lighting, art direction AND catering during a dramedy during isolation? Join SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris with Actors Dylan and Becky Ann Baker for an insightful conversation on how this husband and wife team successfully filmed “Humane Animal Trap,” an episode of Netflix’s pandemic anthology series, "Social Distance" (netflix.com/title/81277835). 

The SAG-Producers Pension Plan recently held a webinar to provide participants with an accurate and detailed update on the Plan's outlook. The webinar was led by SAG-Producers Pension Plan CEO Michael Estrada and Plan actuary Cary Franklin. Key takeaway: The Plan is in good financial health and has a positive outlook.

Here’s your chance to brush up on your auditioning skills as the industry begins to reopen! Join SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Rebecca Damon and veteran character actor David Dean Bottrell for a primer on impressive auditions to help you nail your next opportunity.

As of September 21, there have been 825 reported aggressions against journalists in the U.S. including 109 arrests, 203 physical attacks (including more than 75 by law enforcement), 99 tear gassings, 61 pepper sprayings, 194 rubber bullets, among others. This 90-minute workshop will cover risk assessment and situational awareness as well as practical strategies and tactics for preparing to cover civil disturbances. Topics will include protective gear, positioning in a crowd, how to deal with tear gas, rubber bullets and other riot and crowd control tactics.