As such, with the unanimous support of the sagaftra audiobook steering committee, the executive committee of the sagaftra national board has voted to issue no contract, no. People use their vacation and personal days, the healthcare is top notch including dental and vision, they have a pension plan rare. Then aftra started undercutting sag on television contracts andwell, its a long and boring story. The taft hartley waiver is basically a waiver that states that the producing company could use you and only you for the job. Emmy awardwinning journalist and former president of the national association of hispanic journalists nahj. Spanish wild spot use payments under the 2019 sagaftra. Sagaftras national board of directors has voted unanimously on a strike date against major video game employers, and if negotiations are unsuccessful, will walk. Screen actors guild and the american federation of television and radio artists. Jan 01, 2020 or required to join sagaftra in order to work must join, meaning theyve already filed tafthartley paperwork for a previous job and now are required to join the union in order to work this job. Negotiations between the labels and aftra began june 2011.
Audiobook production types the following production types are classified as audiobook for purposes of reporting to the sag aftra health plan. With the merger of the sag and aftra health plans, we recognized the need to reassess the supplemental benefits currently being offered to sag aftra members. Jul 12, 20 the agreement brings the company up to industrystandard rates, according to the union. This benefit is offered independent of the sagaftra health plan. New sagaftra low budget rates preparing for takeoff. Postawards gala hosted by people for the 24th consecutive year honors actors philanthropic endeavors and the sagaftra foundation.
Sagaftra actors with credits ranging from firewatch, gone home, and where the water tastes like wine to destiny 2, horizon. The top 3 ways to get your sagaftra card indie freedom. Formerly recorded exclusively under the aftra sound recordings code, today there are more than 40 separate sag aftra agreements with audiobook publishers and producers. Sagaftra reaches deal with audiobook producer beeaudio. After a thoughtful process in partnership with the sag aftra union, gba is pleased to offer the following enhanced benefits to supplement the new sag aftra health plans which are effective. April 15, 2015 by katherine imp there is this perception in the independent film community that working with sagaftra is either too expensive or there is too much paperwork. Formerly recorded exclusively under the aftra sound recordings code, today there are more than 40 separate sagaftra agreements with audiobook publishers and producers. Jun 01, 2012 negotiations between the labels and aftra began june 2011. Download the rate sheet for the sagaftra 2017 special agreement for independent producers of dramatic new media programs. Currently a reporter for voice of america, she has worked as an onair reporter, anchor, writer and producer for spanish and englishlanguage tv, print and online media, including univision, telemundo, fox 11 news in l. Sagaftra national board of directors meets via videoconference. Nonunion actors are allowed, while background actors are not covered. What every independent film producer should know about sagaftra. Sagaftra members ratify filmtv contract by huge margin.
The list of rates per the 2019 sagaftra commercials contract. Both were formed in the turmoil of the 1930s, with rich histories of fighting for and securing the strongest protections for media artists. Sag aftra negotiators have endeavored to negotiate an agreement with each of these entities. Sagaftra is expanding its probe into the firing of americas got talent host gabrielle union to include a deeper look at fremantlemedia, producer of nbcs competition show. Zero dawn and overwatch share their passion for indie video game work and fully unbox the new indie agreement, alongside friendly union staff eager to answer your questions and get your next performanceenhanced project registered for you. Sag watchdogyour daily internet source for sagaftra related. The union effort was led in part by dancers and choreographers, including sagaftra board members bobbie bates, sharon. The business is free for sag aftra and actors equity members and relies solely on gifts, grants, and sponsors. If you would like further information about signing a sagaftra audiobook contract, please contact one of the staff specialists listed on the contact information. Apr 15, 2015 what every independent film producer should know about sagaftra. These companies produce audiobooks and in the case of academics audio, llc, audio recordings of published financial journal articles. Many panels are live streamed, so you can attend in person or watch live online. If youre a member of sag aftra heretofore referred to as the union, then you might be a bit baffled at some of the loopy rules and general confusion surrounding audiobooks and your role as a union member. What is the sagaftra pay scale for a national commercial.
Our union speaking on the silver carpet at the 26th annual screen actors guild awards 2020. Sagaftra convinces audiobook producer to fully pay narrators. Sagaftra reaches industrywide music video deal hollywood. Sag aftra has reached an agreement with audiobook producer beeaudio, the union announced friday. The union effort was led in part by dancers and choreographers, including sag aftra board members bobbie bates, sharon ferguson and galen.
Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Audiobooks when using the contibutions manager, please select sound recordings as the agreement and identify the appropriate agreement subtype when submitting earnings. A free inside look at sag aftra salary trends based on 126 salaries wages for 87 jobs at sag aftra. Sagaftra members united in solidarity for fair union contracts. The screen actors guild american federation of television and radio artists sagaftra is an american labor union representing approximately 160,000 film and television actors, journalists, radio personalities, recording artists, singers, voice actors, and other media professionals worldwide. The organization was formed on march 30, 2012, following the merger of the screen actors guild. Four things you didnt know about sagaftra and audiobooks. The benefits package and worklife balance at sagaftra is exceptional. A onesheet summary of the upfront packages under the 2019 commercials contract.
If your new card has not yet arrived, bring your sag aftra dues payment receipt. A wide selection of audiobook, movies, music, and ebooks to download or stream. Formerly recorded exclusively under the aftra sound recordings code, today there are more than 40 separate. In recent years, the amount of work for members has increased steadily with the advent of. The essential guide to sagaftra rates 2020 wrapbook. Sagaftra brings together two great american labor unions. Late on friday, sagaftra sent out a press release demanding spanish broadcasting system engage in good faith bargaining with its onair employees who face unfair treatment by the company. For productions under the above contracts, please refer to the collective bargaining agreement that was in effect at the time of. Thank you for visiting the facebook page of sagaftra. Japan, the netherlands, hungary, spain, portugal, greece, germany, latvia, and estonia, just to name a few. White reported on the unions continuous improvement efforts citing sustained residual processing of under 30 days in 14 of the past 17 months, upgrades to the unions phone menu system and website enhancements including a new mobile responsive design. Postawards gala hosted by people for the 24th consecutive year honors actors philanthropic endeavors and the sagaftra foundation jan 19, 2020 outstanding film and television performances honored at the 26th annual screen actors guild awards. Members under 18 years old are required to have their parent or guardian present during the recording session. Suffice it to say, there were a lot of heated debates and everyone decided it would be best to merge the unions.
The union touted the pact as enhancing its organizing. Present your paidup, current sagaftra id or equity card. A free inside look at sagaftra salary trends based on 126 salaries wages for 87 jobs at sagaftra. Sound recording revenue includes private copy royalties generated from the u. Audiobooks produced through findaway voices will be sagaftra eligible audiobooks eligible audiobooks if all of the following criteria are met. Also, list each subsidiary for which separate reports are attached. I received my sag card in 1988, when i was 10, for a pathmark. If your new card has not yet arrived, bring your sagaftra dues payment receipt. Outstanding film and television performances honored at the 26th annual screen actors guild. Suffice it to say, there were a lot of heated debates and everyone decided it would be best. Form lm2 labor organization annual report sagaftra actors. Joint policy committee of the ana and 4as and sagaftra reach tentative agreement on successor contracts sagaftra news april 3, 2016. It is a union for professional screen actorsperformers not models modeling and acting. Our union speaking on the silver carpet at the 26th annual screen actors guild.
Your daily internet source for sagaftra related stories, articles. Apr 07, 2015 then aftra started undercutting sag on television contracts andwell, its a long and boring story. Heres some really good news if youre an sagaftra member, looking for work as an audiobook narrator on acx. What every independent film producer should know about sag. Jason biggs winner for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy, orange is the new black. Sagaftra has reached an agreement with audiobook producer beeaudio, eights months after issuing a do not work notice against the company. People use their vacation and personal days, the healthcare is top notch including dental and vision, they have a pension plan rare for companies to offer pension instead of just 401k these days. Npr is the largest broadcast unit that sagaftra represents, with approximately 400 members. The agreement brings the company up to industrystandard rates, according to the union.
Members of sagaftra have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new film and tv contract. Salaries posted anonymously by sag aftra employees. It use to be two, but they merged a couple of years ago to form one union. Audiobooks are audio recordings of published texts performed by professional narrators. Joint policy committee of the ana and 4as and sagaftra reach tentative agreement on successor contracts sagaftra news april 3, 2016 sagaftra and the jpc have reached a tentative agreement on terms for successor television and radio commercials contracts.
Sagaftra sets a minimum day rate for each actor that participates on a production. The business programs are recorded and archived in our video gallery so that these tools and tips are always at your disposal. Strike date against video game publishers set by sagaftra. In 2006, hanson starred as the sole voice actor in the animated short j. The minimum day rate for each role on the production varies by the contract that a production is under. President the new contract affects the more than 200 audiobook professionals currently on the companys roster. Jul 12, 20 sag aftra has reached an agreement with audiobook producer beeaudio, eights months after issuing a do not work notice against the company. An overview of the new upfront packages under the 2019 commercials contract. Jan 03, 2018 audiobooks produced through findaway voices will be sagaftra eligible audiobooks eligible audiobooks if all of the following criteria are met. Sagaftra has reached an agreement with audiobook producer beeaudio, the union announced friday. Or required to join sagaftra in order to work must join, meaning theyve already filed tafthartley paperwork for a previous job and now are required to join the union in order to work this. The benefits package and worklife balance at sag aftra is exceptional. Sag can potentially contest this, but it is unlikely.
Jun 30, 2015 new sagaftra low budget rates posted on june 30, 2015 by admin no comments v following the merger of the two film and tv actors unions into sagaftra, the leaders and members of the organization set about the arduous task of figuring out the next edition of their standard film, television, new media, and nonbroadcast. Present your paidup, current sag aftra id or equity card. Currently a reporter for voice of america, she has worked as an onair reporter, anchor, writer. The screen actors guild american federation of television and radio artists, or sagaftra, pay scale for a national commercial consists of different rates, as of 2015.