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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.

In preparation for the upcoming Commercials Contracts Wages & Working Conditions process, SAG-AFTRA is pleased to announce  an opportunity to receive a presentation on “Making Sense of the U.S. Advertising Industry…and what it means for the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contracts” on Thursday, July, 12 2018.
 
This presentation is intended to help the membership understand the current state of the industry under which SAG-AFTRA will be negotiating the 2019 Commercials Contract and the 2019 Audio Commercials Contract.
 
The Wages and Working Conditions process (W&Ws) for the Commercials Contracts will begin in soon. In order for you to be as informed as possible when participating in this important process, please join us to learn how the industry is changing and the impact those changes are having on the membership. 

RSVP is required.

When: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m., PT, Thursday, July 12, 2018
 
Where: 
350 Sansome St. Ste 900
San Francisco, CA 94104

RSVP:  Please RSVP to David Conover at david.conover@sagaftra.org
  
For future announcements on dates for the upcoming W&W process, please watch your email box or check your Local page at sagaftra.org.
 
This meeting 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 April 30, 2018) FOR ADMITTANCE.
 

In preparation for the upcoming Commercials Contracts Wages & Working Conditions process, SAG-AFTRA is pleased to announce an opportunity to receive a presentation on “Making Sense of the U.S. Advertising Industry…and what it means for the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contracts” on Thursday, July, 12 2018.
 
This presentation is intended to help the membership understand the current state of the industry under which SAG-AFTRA will be negotiating the 2019 Commercials Contract and the 2019 Audio Commercials Contract.
 
The Wages and Working Conditions process (W&Ws) for the Commercials Contracts will begin in soon. In order for you to be as informed as possible when participating in this important process, please join us to learn how the industry is changing and the impact those changes are having on the membership. 

RSVP is required.
 
Thursday, July 12, 2018

When: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. ET/12 p.m. – 2 p.m., PT
 
Where: 
You will be able to view this presentation via webinar. However, due to the sensitive nature of the material being presented, you will be required to complete a confidentiality form prior to receiving the webinar registration and connection information.  Please RSVP to the email address below before July 9, 2018 so we can get you the documentation and information you will need. 

RSVP: commercialslandscape@sagaftra.org. 
  
For future announcements on dates for the upcoming W&W process, please watch your email box or check your Local page.
 
This meeting 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 (paid through April 30, 2018) FOR ADMITTANCE.

When: 1 - 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 11

Where: SAG-AFTRA
James Cagney Boardroom
5757 Wilshire Blvd. – Lobby Level
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated.

Learn how to optimize every variable in your control to support high-level creative output. This workshop will cover topics such as the huge differences between auditioning and casting for the theatrical and commercial sides of the business, training and development, having a support network, nervousness and confidence, the entire process of casting through booking, online casting services, headshots, reels, branding, marketing, representation and so much more. 

Shaan Sharma, working actor, veteran commercial casting session director, acting coach, Backstage contributor, and SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Committee member will be sharing game-changing information and strategies to successfully pursue a commercial and on-camera acting career. You’ll even pick up a few insider auditioning and casting tips. Sharma will expand upon his “4 Steps to Becoming a Working Actor” as well as his, “The 4 Pillars of a Joyful Acting Journey.” To supplement this information, he will provide a FREE PDF copy of his book, Commercial Acting in L.A.: A Session Director’s Guide, as a gift to all attendees.

Due to mature language, this event is recommended for adults only.

Doors will close at the beginning of the event. No latecomers will be admitted.

You must RSVP to attend. Spaces are limited.

To RSVP, click here.

Questions (323) 634-8277.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD OR DIGITAL CARD ON YOUR APP (paid through October 31, 2018) FOR ADMITTANCE. This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.

In preparation for the upcoming Commercials Contracts Wages & Working Conditions process (W&Ws), SAG-AFTRA will present two opportunities to receive a presentation on Making Sense of the U.S. Advertising Industry…and What it Means for the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contracts on Monday, July, 9, 2018.
 
W&Ws for the Commercials Contracts will begin soon. In order for you to be as informed as possible when participating in this important process, please join us for this presentation to better understand the current state of the industry under which SAG-AFTRA will be negotiating the 2019 Commercials Contract and the 2019 Audio Commercials Contract.

RSVP is required. Please note there are two times and two different locations. 
   
When: 1–3 p.m., PT, Monday, July 9  
 
Where: SAG-AFTRA Plaza
James Cagney Boardroom
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated.
 
RSVP: commercialslandscapecagney@sagaftra.org 

OR
 
When: 6–8 p.m., PT, Monday, July 9  
 
Where: Sportsmen’s Lodge Event Center
Starlight Room
12833 Ventura Blvd. 
Studio City, CA 91604
(Parking entrance is located off of Coldwater Canyon Avenue at the rear of the venue.
 
RSVP: commercialslandscapesportsmens@sagaftra.org 
 
For future announcements on dates for the upcoming W&W process, please watch your email box or check the Los Angeles Local page at sagaftra.org.
 
This meeting 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.