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Join the Dallas-Fort Worth Local as actors gather for an open forum on the status of the regional market and how best to raise the bar in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Dallas-Fort Worth. Join Trish Avery, DFW Executive Director and fellow actors (SAG-AFTRA members and pre-members) for a serious discussion on how best to increase work opportunities and grow your career. Knowledge is power and community is key. SAG-AFTRA leaders and staff will be available to answer questions on marketing, contracts, agents, membership, film incentives, so-called “right-to-work” and more. Your acting career deserves this FREE investment in time. 

When: 7 - 9 pm, Wednesday, Oct. 3
 
Where: Rodeo Cinema
2221 Exchange Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
 
 
RSVP is required. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to dallasrsvp@sagaftra.org to reserve your seat.   

SAG-AFTRA is inviting all members who work the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and SAG-AFTRA Audio Commercials Contract (“Commercials Contracts”) to the upcoming Chicago Local Wages and Working (W&W) Conditions Committee meeting. The Commercials Contracts expire on March 31, 2019 – join your fellow members to discuss issues you’d like to see addressed in the upcoming Commercials Contracts negotiations. Your participation is vital!
            
When: 6 – 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 1
(Dates and times are subject to change as the process and the committees’ work unfolds. Notice will be given of any changes.)

Where: Kaufherr Memorial Resource Center
1 E. Erie St., Ste. 660
Chicago, IL. 60611
(Park at 10 East Ontario. Enter on the north side of Ontario between Wabash and State, and then take a ticket. When you sign in, you will be given a complimentary four-hour ticket pass. You will need both tickets to exit the parking structure.​)

RSVP: CommercialsRSVPChicago@sagaftra.org

Attention members who are actively producing: SAG-AFTRA members who are actively producing cannot attend the W&W Committee meetings due to conflict of interest. 

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting, please make sure your voice is heard. You may submit proposal recommendations by email at commercialsw&w@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. All recommended proposals will be reviewed by the W&W Conditions Committee.

W&W Committee meetings are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. Participation is limited only by fire department regulations. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card (paid through Oct. 31, 2018) for admittance. 

Work in Visual Performing Arts and Entertainment and Need Health Insurance? Contact The Actors Fund!

The Actors Fund is holding two free workshops to help you understand “Obamacare” and the proposed changes, provide you with clear guidance on what your options are, and answer your burning questions! Open to anyone in visual and performing arts and entertainment.

Questions answered include-

• What’s different from last year?
• What are my insurance options now?
• How much will it cost me?
• Am I eligible for a subsidy?
• Am I eligible for free insurance?
• How do I estimate my sporadic income for the application?
• Where do I get care if I can’t afford insurance?

This initiative is in partnership with Arts + Public Life, (an initiative of UChicago Arts), SAG-AFTRA, and MusiCares.

Please pick a date, time and location from the listing below that works for you and click on the link for more information:

10/16- 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Kaufherr Members Resource Center, 1 E. Erie Street #660

Park at 10 East Ontario. Enter on the north side of Ontario between Wabash and State, and then take a ticket. When you sign in, you may purchase a four-hour ticket for $13 cash, payment. You will need both tickets to exit the parking structure.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of younger performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card on the app (paid through Oct. 31, 2018) for admittance.

10/18- 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the University of Chicago’s Arts Incubator, 301 E. Garfield Blvd.

 

The Actors Fund is excited to present free affordable housing workshops for Chicago artists.
You’re invited to a workshop to learn more about affordable housing in Chicago, what you need to apply and get a look at future opportunities.

This initiative is in partnership with Arts + Public Life, (an initiative of UChicago Arts), SAG-AFTRA, and MusiCares.

Pick a date, time and location from the listing below that works for you and click on the link for more information:

10/23- 2:00 pm-4:00 pm at Kaufherr Member Resource Center, 1 E. Erie Street, #660

Park at 10 East Ontario. Enter on the north side of Ontario between Wabash and State, and then take a ticket. When you sign in, you may purchase a four-hour ticket for $13 cash, payment. You will need both tickets to exit the parking structure.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of younger performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card on the app (paid through Oct. 31, 2018) for admittance.

10/24- 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at University of Chicago’s Arts Incubator, 301 E. Garfield Blvd.

 

 

 

SAG-AFTRA is pleased to announce the beginning of the Commercials Wages & Working Conditions (W&W) process in preparation for negotiation of the Commercials Contracts that expire March 31, 2019. W&W Committee Meetings will begin nationwide in October of 2018. In order to lay the groundwork for those W&W Meetings, the following caucuses will be held throughout the months of July and August.               

Los Angeles Caucus
Where: James Cagney Boardroom (unless otherwise indicated)
SAG-AFTRA Plaza
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Topic and When:
July 24, 7-9 p.m. – Background Performers
July 31, 7-9 p.m. – Stunt Performers
Aug. 6, 6-8  p.m. – Dancers
Aug. 14, 7-9 p.m. – EEO/Diversity (Frank Maxwell Room)
Aug. 16, 7-9 p.m. – Spanish Language Performers (Frank Maxwell Room)
Aug. 20, 6-8 p.m. – Singers (Frank Maxwell Room)

It is only through the involvement of members that proposals for this vital negotiation are developed.

Attention to all New York SAG-AFTRA members:

SAG-AFTRA is pleased to announce the beginning of the Commercials Wages & Working Conditions (W&W) process in preparation for negotiation of the Commercials Contracts that expire March 31, 2019. W&W Committee Meetings will begin nationwide in October of 2018.  In order to lay the groundwork for those W&W Meetings, the following caucuses will be held throughout the months of July and August.
              
New York Caucuses    

Where: SAG-AFTRA New York, Multi-Purpose Room
1900 Broadway, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10023

Topic and When: 
EEO & Diversity: 6 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Singers and Dancers: 6 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Background: 6 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018

It is only through the involvement of members that proposals for this vital negotiation are developed.

There are three ways to make your voice heard:

1. Commercials W&W Caucuses: Join your fellow members to discuss what really matters! Open to all paid-up SAG-AFTRA members, the caucuses are free-form sessions where you can express any issue you feel should be addressed in the upcoming negotiations. Input from the caucuses directly affects the proposals formed by the Commercials Wages & Working Conditions Committee. 
2. Wages & Working Conditions Committee Meetings: These formal meetings use the information and ideas gathered from the caucuses to create proposals for the 2019 contract negotiations. Meetings will commence nationwide beginning in Oct. of 2018. Check your emails and the New York Local webpage at safaftra.org for specific dates and times. 
3. Email Suggestions: Can’t make it to a caucus or committee meeting? You can still play an active part by emailing your ideas to commercialswandw@sagaftra.org. All proposal recommendations will be reviewed by the Wages & Working Conditions Committee.