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Back to SearchBig News From the SAG-AFTRA Foundation
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation headquarters just got a multimillion-dollar makeover. Introducing the new Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists, a stunning 15,000-square-foot facility with a screening …
Published on 10 months ago
The Hidden Talent Behind Video Game Characters
In this episode, we bring you a panel discussion from LA Comic-Con 2024 that shines a light on the often-unseen world of video game character creation. Moderated by Linsay Rousseau, the panel feature…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and promotes inclusive employment practices. To update us on disa…
Published on 11 months ago
SAG-AFTRA's Chief Economist Examines the State of the Entertainment Industry
The last few years have been challenging for those in the entertainment industry, as our members and other workers have experienced a slowdown in production. But what’s the cause? Some think it was t…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Protecting and Supporting Young Performers In Today’s Entertainment Industry
What do young performers need to know in 2024 and beyond, and how can their families nurture and protect them? As we navigate an era of rapid technological change and expanding media platforms, it's …
Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Labor Leaders Speak Out About Tech
SAG-AFTRA and the AFL-CIO hosted the 2024 Labor Innovation & Technology Summit in Las Vegas earlier this year. In this episode commemorating Labor Day, we replay an illuminating panel discussion call…
Published on 1 year ago
SAG-AFTRA Introduces A.I. Agreement with Narrativ
SAG-AFTRA recently secured a new agreement that marks a significant milestone in the union’s ongoing efforts to protect performers in the age of artificial intelligence. The agreement with the online…
Published on 1 year ago
The Video Game Strike: Performers Fight for Fair A.I. Protections
After more than eighteen months of negotiations, time has run out! As of July 26 at 12:01 a.m., SAG-AFTRA members who perform in video games have been on strike against their employers — the major vi…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
The Human Art Behind Game Performance: Comic-Con 2024
Listen in on last week’s Comic-Con 2024 panel, featuring top game performers Ashly Burch, Noshir Dalal, Sarah Elmaleh and Shannon Woodward. The actors talk about the unique challenges of voice and mo…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Demystifying Contract Negotiations (Part 2)
In part 2 of our series on contract negotiations, we explore the bargaining and ratification process, including communication with other unions before talks begin, the structure and dynamic of differ…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago