Guild Information
Screen Actors Guild is the nation's largest labor union representing working actors. Established in 1933, SAG has a rich history in the American labor movement, from standing up to studios to break long-term engagement contracts in the 1940s to fighting for artists' rights amid the digital revolution sweeping the entertainment industry in the 21st century.
With 20 branches nationwide, SAG represents nearly 120,000 working actors in film, television, industrials, commercials, video games, music videos and other new media. The Guild exists to enhance actors' working conditions, compensation and benefits and to be a powerful, unified voice on behalf of artists' rights. Headquartered in Los Angeles, SAG is a proud affiliate of the AFL-CIO.
Acting in Your Interest
This brochure details many aspects of SAG membership, including:
- How the Guild protects your paycheck
- Pension and Health Benefits, including qualifying criteria
- How to get involved with your Guild
- Support programs
- Financial assistance programs
- Supporting other unions
- Affirmative action and diversity
- Democratic participation in SAG
- Young Performer information
- How to reach SAG
- Member benefit programs
Click the links below to download this informative brochure in English or Spanish.
Screen Actors Guild is a representative democracy run by members for the benefit of members. SAG encourages all members to actively participate in Guild activities. You can help make critical decisions that have an impact on your union by voting on referenda, serving on the National or Division Board of Directors, or by joining committees in your area. Let your voice be heard - decisions are made by those who participate!
