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05-06: AMPTP SUSPENDS NEGOTIATIONS WITH SCREEN ACTORS GUILD GUILD OFFERS TO CONTINUE AND NEGOTIATE
05-06: AMPTP SUSPENDS NEGOTIATIONS WITH SCREEN ACTORS GUILD GUILD OFFERS TO CONTINUE AND NEGOTIATE "AROUND THE CLOCK" TO COMPLETE DEAL


Los Angeles, May 6, 2008 - The AMPTP suspended negotiations with Screen Actors Guild today over the objections of SAG's negotiating committee. The committee had urged that the AMPTP continue discussion and had offered to negotiate around the clock if necessary in order to secure an agreement.

 
 
 
 
 
05-05: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT
05-05: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT
Los Angeles, May 5, 2008 - The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild met today and have concluded their session. The parties will resume negotiations at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday.

We have no further comment.

Contact:
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892

Jesse . . .
 
 
 
 
 
05-03: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT
05-03: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT
Los Angeles, May 3, 2008 - Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers met today and have concluded their session. The parties will resume negotiations at 10:00 a.m. Monday.

We have no further comment.

Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941
 
 
 
 
 
05-02: SAG AND INDUSTRIAL/EDUCATIONAL PRODUCERS EXTEND CONTRACT
05-02: SAG AND INDUSTRIAL/EDUCATIONAL PRODUCERS EXTEND CONTRACT
LOS ANGELES (May 2, 2008) – Screen Actors Guild reached an agreement with producers of non-broadcast, educational and industrial material Wednesday for an 18-month extension to the 2005 Producers-Screen Actors Guild Codified Industrial and Educational Contract.

This contract covers performers rendering on-camera and voiceover services in sales . . .
 
 
 
 
 
05-02: JOINT SAG-AMPTP STATEMENT - 2
05-02: JOINT SAG-AMPTP STATEMENT - 2
Los Angeles, May 2, 2008 - The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild met today and have concluded their session. The parties will resume negotiations at 10:00 a.m. Saturday.

We have no further comment.


Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941

Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) . . .
 
 
 
 
 
05-02: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT
05-02: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT
Los Angeles, May 2, 2008 - Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have agreed to extend their negotiations on a day-to-day basis, excluding Sunday,  through Tuesday, May 6 at 5:00 p.m.

We have no further comment.

Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941

Pamela . . .
 
 
 
 
 
05-01: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT
05-01: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT
Los Angeles, May 1, 2008 - Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have concluded for the day and will resume Friday at 10:00 a.m.

We have no further comment.

Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941

Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
 
 
 
 
 
04-30: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT
04-30: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Los Angeles, Apr. 30, 2008 - Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers continued their negotiations today and will reconvene Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

We have no further comment.

Contact:
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892

Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) . . .
 
 
 
 
 
04-30: A MESSAGE TO SCREEN ACTORS GUILD MEMBERS
04-30: A MESSAGE TO SCREEN ACTORS GUILD MEMBERS

A Message to Screen Actors Guild Members

Regarding TV/Theatrical Contract Negotiations


Dear Screen Actors Guild Member,

The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) posted a message to their member companies today on the AMPTP website. We felt it was important that we directly communicate our continued dedication to . . .

 
 
 
 
 
04-29: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT
04-29: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT

Los Angeles, Apr. 29, 2008 - The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild continued their negotiations today and will reconvene Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.


We have no further comment.



Contact:

Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941

Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
 
 
 
 
 
04-28: JOINT SAG-AMPTP STATEMENT
04-28: JOINT SAG-AMPTP STATEMENT

Los Angeles, Apr. 28, 2008 - Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers continued negotiations today and will reconvene Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.


We have no further comment.

 


Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941


Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892

 

 
 
 
 
 
04-25: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT
04-25: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT

JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT 4.25.08

Los Angeles, April 25, 2008 - The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild met for the 10th day and have adjourned. In light of the one week extension agreed to April 23, the parties will not meet on Saturday. Negotiations will . . .

 
 
 
 
 
04-24: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT
04-24: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT
Los Angeles, Apr. 24, 2008 - Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have adjourned their talks for the day and will reconvene Friday at 12:00 noon. We have no further comment. Contact: Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP (818) 935-5941 Pamela Greenwalt, SAG (323) 440-2892
 
 
 
 
 
04-23: JOINT SAG-AMPTP STATEMENT
04-23: JOINT SAG-AMPTP STATEMENT

Los Angeles, Apr. 23, 2008 - Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have agreed to extend our bargaining session by one week.  The parties will continue negotiations through May 2, 2008.

We have no further comment.

Contact:
Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892

Jesse . . .
 
 
 
 
 
04-23: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT
04-23: JOINT AMPTP-SAG STATEMENT

Los Angeles, Apr. 23, 2008 - The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild have adjourned for the day and will reconvene Thursday at 10:00 a.m.


We have no further comment.


Contact:
Jesse Hiestand, AMPTP
(818) 935-5941

Pamela Greenwalt, SAG
(323) 440-2892
 
 
 
 
 
04-22: JOINT AMPTP - SAG STATEMENT
04-22: JOINT AMPTP - SAG STATEMENT

Los Angeles, Apr. 22, 2008

Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers met today and will reconvene Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.

We have no further comment.

 
 
 
 
 
04-21: JOINT AMPTP – SAG STATEMENT
04-21: JOINT AMPTP – SAG STATEMENT

Los Angeles, Apr. 21, 2008

The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild met in previously scheduled caucuses today and have adjourned these sessions. The parties will resume negotiations on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

We have no further comment.

 
 
 
 
 
04-18: JOINT AMPTP – SAG STATEMENT
04-18: JOINT AMPTP – SAG STATEMENT

Los Angeles, Apr. 18, 2008

The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild have adjourned their Friday session and will meet again on Saturday.

We have no further comment.

 
 
 
 
 
04-17: JOINT AMPTP – SAG STATEMENT
04-17: JOINT AMPTP – SAG STATEMENT

SAG and AMPTP Meet for Third Day

Los Angeles, Apr. 17, 2008 -- Screen Actors Guild and The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers met in a third straight day of talks on Thursday.  The parties have adjourned for the day and will reconvene in separate caucuses Friday morning . . .

 
 
 
 
 
04-16: JOINT AMPTP - SAG STATEMENT
04-16: JOINT AMPTP - SAG STATEMENT

AMPTP and SAG Meet for Second Day

Los Angeles, Apr. 16, 2008 -- The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and Screen Actors Guild met for a second day of talks today and will resume tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.

We will have no further comment.

 
 
 
 
 
04-15: JOINT AMPTP – SAG STATEMENT
04-15: JOINT AMPTP – SAG STATEMENT
AMPTP and SAG Meet in First Day of Formal Bargaining

Los Angeles, CA, Apr. 15, 2008 -- Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers held a full day of meetings today and exchanged proposals. We will meet again tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.

 
 
 
 
 
04-13: SAG BOARD INVITES AFTRA TO RETURN TO PHASE ONE
04-13: SAG BOARD INVITES AFTRA TO RETURN TO PHASE ONE
Los Angeles, April 13, 2008 — Screen Actors Guild National Board of Directors today adopted the following resolution:

“...that AFTRA be given the opportunity to join Screen Actors Guild in Phase I joint negotiations, provided that notice of acceptance is received within 72 hours.”

Approved: 81.37% - 18.63%
 
 
 
 
 
04-12: AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE RE: TV/THEATRICAL CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
04-12: AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE RE: TV/THEATRICAL CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
Dear Screen Actors Guild Member,

On Tuesday, April 15 we begin negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (“AMPTP”) for our Television and Theatrical contracts. These agreements represent over 1 billion dollars in annual earnings and cover all SAG television and theatrical motion pictures.

We . . .
 
 
 
 
 
04-06: SAG MOURNS DEATH OF CHARLTON HESTON
04-06: SAG MOURNS DEATH OF CHARLTON HESTON


Los Angeles (April 6, 2008) -- Screen Actors Guild President Alan Rosenberg released the following statement today:

"Screen Actors Guild mourns the loss of former SAG president Charlton Heston, who died Saturday. He was an actor of astonishing talent, a capable and visionary union leader and, above all, . . .

 
 
 
 
 
04-1: SAG AND AMPTP TO BEGIN FORMAL BARGAINING APRIL 15, 2008
04-1: SAG AND AMPTP TO BEGIN FORMAL BARGAINING APRIL 15, 2008


SAG and AMPTP to Begin Formal Bargaining April 15, 2008

Los Angeles (April 1, 2008) – Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have agreed to begin formal negotiations Tuesday, April 15, 2008 , at 10:00 a.m. . . .
 
 
 
 
 
03-30: SCREEN ACTORS GUILD NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY PASSES RESOLUTION APPROVING BARGAINING PROPOSAL PACKAGE
03-30: SCREEN ACTORS GUILD NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY PASSES RESOLUTION APPROVING BARGAINING PROPOSAL PACKAGE

Screen Actors Guild National Board of Directors Unanimously Passes
Resolution Approving Bargaining Proposal Package


Los Angeles (March 30, 2008) –The Screen Actors Guild National Board of Directors unanimously passed a resolution approving the bargaining proposal package . . .

 
 
 
 
 
03-29: SAG RESPONDS TO AFTRA’S TERMINATION OF PHASE ONE AGREEMENT
03-29: SAG RESPONDS TO AFTRA’S TERMINATION OF PHASE ONE AGREEMENT

Los Angeles (March 29, 2008) – AFTRA President Roberta Reardon and AFTRA national officers, including Susan Boyd Joyce, Denny Delk, Bob Edwards, Matt Kimbrough and Shelby Scott, as well as others, upon conclusion of their national meeting, entered Screen Actors Guild's national board meeting today and reported their board's effective . . .

 
 
 
 
 
03-27: SAG AND AFTRA REPRESENTATIVES TO PRESENT CONTRACT PROPOSAL PACKAGE
03-27: SAG AND AFTRA REPRESENTATIVES TO PRESENT CONTRACT PROPOSAL PACKAGE

SAG and AFTRA Representatives To Present Contract Proposal Package to Unions’ Joint Board on Saturday, March 29

Los Angeles (March 27, 2008) -- The Joint Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) National Wages and Working Conditions Committee met in a face-to-face plenary March 25 . . .

 
 
 
 
 
03-07: 15TH ANNUAL SAG AWARDS KEY DEADLINES ANNOUNCED
03-07: 15TH ANNUAL SAG AWARDS KEY DEADLINES ANNOUNCED

15th ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS® KEY DEADLINES AND EVENTS ANNOUNCED
SAG Awards® will be Simulcast on TNT and TBS on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 The key deadlines and events leading up to the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® -- the night that actors honor their . . .
 
 
 
 
 
03-04: SCREEN ACTORS GUILD LAUNCHES DIGITAL CASTING REVOLUTION
03-04: SCREEN ACTORS GUILD LAUNCHES DIGITAL CASTING REVOLUTION

iActor Puts Station 12 Cast Clearance & Exclusive SAG Talent Pool Right at the Industry’s Fingertips

Los Angeles (March 4, 2008) – Screen Actors Guild (SAG) announced today the launch of iActor (www.iactor.org), the only union-hosted online casting directory featuring onsite Station 12 cast clearance and showcasing exclusively . . .

 
 
 
 
 
03-04: SAG TO ISSUE GUARANTEED COMPLETION CONTRACTS TO QUALIFYING INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS OF THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES
03-04: SAG TO ISSUE GUARANTEED COMPLETION CONTRACTS TO QUALIFYING INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS OF THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES

Los Angeles (March 4, 2008)—Screen Actors Guild today announced the immediate availability of Guaranteed Completion Contracts (GCC) for qualifying independent producers of theatrical motion pictures.

The contracts allow qualifying producers to continue production without regard to any uncertainty regarding upcoming negotiations between Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of . . .

 
 
 
 
 
02-29: SAG & AFTRA HOLLYWOOD JOINT W&W COMMITTEE RESOLUTION
02-29: SAG & AFTRA HOLLYWOOD JOINT W&W COMMITTEE RESOLUTION

SAG and AFTRA Hollywood Joint Wages and Working Conditions Committee Adopts Resolution


Los Angeles (February 29, 2008) –The Hollywood Joint Wages and Working Conditions Committee of Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists today unanimously adopted the following resolution:

The  Hollywood Joint SAG/AFTRA Wages and Working Conditions . . .

 
 
 
 
 
02-28: LETTER OF APPRECIATION FROM ALAN ROSENBERG & DOUG ALLEN
02-28: LETTER OF APPRECIATION FROM ALAN ROSENBERG & DOUG ALLEN

Dear Member,

     We want to thank the hundreds of members around the country who have so far participated in the process – called wages and working conditions (W&W) – by which member input is given to your negotiators for the new TV/Theatrical contract covering movies, television and new . . .

 
 
 
 
 
02-26: A STATEMENT ON WGA CONTRACT RATIFICATION FROM SAG PRESIDENT ALAN ROSENBERG
02-26: A STATEMENT ON WGA CONTRACT RATIFICATION FROM SAG PRESIDENT ALAN ROSENBERG

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 . . .

 
 
 
 
 
02-14: LETTER FROM WGA WEST PRESIDENT PATRIC VERRONE
02-14: LETTER FROM WGA WEST PRESIDENT PATRIC VERRONE

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

 
 
 
 
 
02-13: STATEMENT BY DOUG ALLEN, NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF NEGOTIATOR
02-13: STATEMENT BY DOUG ALLEN, NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF NEGOTIATOR

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:

"Our ongoing member outreach has included, and will continue to include, conversations with high-profile television and movie actors as . . .

 
 
 
 
 
02-13: MESSAGE FROM SAG PRESIDENT ALAN ROSENBERG
02-13: MESSAGE FROM SAG PRESIDENT ALAN ROSENBERG
Writers Guild of America members last night voted 92.5% in favor of ending the strike which began November 5. We anticipate that production will be starting up almost immediately and SAG members will be receiving work calls. There will be no WGA picket lines, so you can feel comfortable returning . . .
 
 
 
 
 
02-09: NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS REAFFIRMS JOINT BARGAINING WITH AFTRA
02-09: NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS REAFFIRMS JOINT BARGAINING WITH AFTRA

LOS ANGELES, (February 9, 2008) -- Screen Actors Guild National Board of Directors today suspended its scheduled referendum on Phase I. Voting 86.10% to 13.90%, the board authorized National Executive Director Doug Allen to postpone further implementation of the Phase I referendum pending the outcome of talks with AFTRA. . . .

 
 
 
 
 
02-03: A STATEMENT BY ALAN ROSENBERG
02-03: A STATEMENT BY ALAN ROSENBERG

(Los Angeles, February 3, 2008) -- Screen Actors Guild released the following statement on behalf of National President Alan Rosenberg who is also a member of the AFL-CIO Executive Council:

“We have been notified that the AFL-CIO has determined that branch unions of the Associated Actors and Artistes of . . .

 
 
 
 
 
01-21: STATEMENT BY DOUG ALLEN, SAG NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CHIEF NEGOTIATOR
01-21: STATEMENT BY DOUG ALLEN, SAG NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CHIEF NEGOTIATOR
Los Angeles (January 21, 2008) — Doug Allen, Screen Actors Guild National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator, today released the following statement:

“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. . . .
 
 
 
 
 
01-20: GUILD MEMBERS: STUDIO SCREENERS REMINDER
01-20: GUILD MEMBERS: STUDIO SCREENERS REMINDER
Dear Screen Actors Guild Member,

This communication is to remind you of your obligations regarding studio screeners sent in support of films and television programs nominated for SAG Awards.

As you know, Screen Actors Guild members who paid dues by the December 17, 2007 deadline received . . .
 
 
 
 
 
01-17: SAG RELEASES STATEMENT ON DGA TENTATIVE DEAL WITH AMPTP
01-17: SAG RELEASES STATEMENT ON DGA TENTATIVE DEAL WITH AMPTP

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 . . .

 
 
 
 
 
01-17: 14TH ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS® PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED
01-17: 14TH ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS® PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED

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®

Ruby Dee, Zac Efron, Emile Hirsch, Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, SAG President Alan Rosenberg, Denzel Washington, Vanessa . . .

 
 
 
 
 
01-12: SAG BOARD VOTES TO SEND REFERENDUM TO MEMBERS
01-12: SAG BOARD VOTES TO SEND REFERENDUM TO MEMBERS
Los Angeles (January 12, 2008) — The National Board of Directors of Screen Actors Guild today voted to send a referendum to the membership on the following question:

“Shall the Phase I joint bargaining agreement with AFTRA (which governs the process by which contracts are jointly negotiated by . . .
 
 
 
 
 
01-11: SAG MOURNS 'MAYOR OF HOLLYWOOD' JOHNNY GRANT
01-11: SAG MOURNS 'MAYOR OF HOLLYWOOD' JOHNNY GRANT
Screen Actors Guild mourns the loss of Screen Actors Guild member and activist Johnny Grant, who was a leader in the clean up and redevelopment of Hollywood and a proponent of professional actors.

Grant died Wednesday, January 9. He was 84.

The charismatic Grant was best . . .
 
 
 
 
 
01-11: ACTORS AND WRITERS RESPOND TO DGA NEGOTIATIONS
01-11: ACTORS AND WRITERS RESPOND TO DGA NEGOTIATIONS
The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW), the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE), and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) announced today:

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 . . .
 
 
 
 
 
01-10: SAG SUPPORTS GOLDEN GLOBE ACTOR NOMINEES
01-10: SAG SUPPORTS GOLDEN GLOBE ACTOR NOMINEES

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. . . .

 
 
 
 
 
01-02: SAG STATEMENT ON GOLDEN GLOBES
01-02: SAG STATEMENT ON GOLDEN GLOBES

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 . . .

 
 
 
 
 
01-04: STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT ALAN ROSENBERG
01-04: STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT ALAN ROSENBERG
Los Angeles (January 4, 2008) — “After considerable outreach to Golden Globe actor nominees and their representatives over the past several weeks, there appears to be unanimous agreement that these actors will not cross WGA picket lines to appear on the Golden Globe Awards as acceptors or presenters. We applaud . . .