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Back to SearchSAG-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 pro…
1 year, 11 months 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 technol…
2 years 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 Da…
2 years 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 arti…
2 years, 1 month 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 bee…
2 years, 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 actor…
2 years, 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 befor…
2 years, 1 month ago
Demystifying Contract Negotiations (Part 1)
SAG-AFTRA regularly negotiates contracts with major studios, networks, and production companies. It's a complex process that most members don't get t…
2 years, 2 months ago
'We Are Stronger Together:' Hacks' Paul W. Downs on the Power of Unions
You know Paul W. Downs as a writer, director, co-creator and star of the comedy series Hacks. But you may not know Paul has been an active and outspo…
2 years, 2 months ago
A.I. Update: Scarlett Johansson and FKA Twigs Speak Out
Artificial Intelligence has been in the news lately, sparking debates and making headlines. In this episode, we give an update about developments hap…
2 years, 3 months ago