We understand that some signatories to the Commercials Contracts received an information request from the Union. The JPC has discussed the request with the Union. It is our understanding that these requests are being sent to entities that are neither advertisers nor advertising agencies, and that the Union is looking to clarify what role such
BULLETIN: AFTRA RETIREMENT FUND SENDING INFORMATION REQUEST TO JPC MEMBERS ON SIGNIFICANT DROP IN PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS
To address what it perceives as significant underfunding in its pension plan, the AFTRA Retirement Fund is actively sending information requests to Joint Policy Committee signatories whose contributions have declined over a three year period. The attached bulletin discusses the Fund’s rationale and efforts, and suggests potential defenses JPC signatories can use in refuting the
BULLETIN: SAG-AFTRA ISSUES MEMBER ALERT TO ORGANIZE DROGA5
SAG-AFTRA’s pledge to increase efforts in enforcing the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and the Radio Recorded Commercials Contract was on full display with its latest Member Alert to organize Droga5, a non-signatory ad agency. Indeed, the October 12, 2015 alert to union membership was a true call to action: “Now is the time for action. . .SAG-AFTRA will not stand by while agencies undermine wages and benefits while profiting off of professional talent.” With a new round of union negotiations quickly approaching, it is no surprise that SAG-AFTRA has ramped up its scrutiny of non-signatories who attempt to produce non-union commercials or to employ union performers through a third-party “shell company” to produce their union spots. This, the union claims, is just one of many steps in its campaign to combat similar misconduct.
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Notice to Authorizers and Prudent Planning
The following documents outline the obligations of JPC Authorizers with respect to the upcoming SAG-AFTRA negotiations, and provide guidance for the prudent planning of productions.
For further questions, please reach out to the authors of this post.
SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract Update: Active International
Please be advised that SAG-AFTRA has extended the Unwired Network – Tier One modified payment structure (sometimes referred to as “ITN”) to apply to commercials aired on Active International.
Download the JPC Update for details.
SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract Update: Additional Stations Covered under Section 34.B.3 Program Commercials-Compensation for Use
SAG-AFTRA has added additional stations covered under Section 34.B.3. These stations include LAFF, Grit, Escape and Cozi TV.
Download the JPC Update for details.
Stay in Tune with SAG-AFTRA – Town Hall Meeting in Columbus
Join us on Friday, October 9, for the Joint Policy Committee’s Columbus Town Hall Meeting, hosted by Nationwide. Our discussion will include:
- Resolution of SAG-AFTRA CBA Issues
- Overview of the Audit Process
- Recent SAG-AFTRA Arbitrations
- Discussion of the Experimental Waiver for “Made Fors”
- Prep for 2016 Negotiations
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Stay in Tune with SAG-AFTRA – Town Hall Meeting in Los Angeles
Join us on Wednesday, August 26, for the Joint Policy Committee’s Los Angeles Town Hall Meeting, hosted by The TEAM Companies. Our discussion will include:
- Resolution of SAG-AFTRA CBA Issues
- Overview of the Audit Process
- Recent SAG-AFTRA Arbitrations
- Discussion of the Experimental Waiver for “Made Fors”
- Prep for 2016 Negotiations
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EVENT FULL: Stay in Tune with SAG-AFTRA – Town Hall Meeting in New York
The New York Town Hall Meeting on Monday, July 20 is currently at capacity, and we can no longer accept RSVPs.
The JPC is planning a town hall meeting in Los Angeles in August and one in Columbus, Ohio in October, TBD.
Additional details to come.
Stay in Tune with SAG-AFTRA – Town Hall Meeting in New York
Join us on Monday, July 20, for the Joint Policy Committee’s New York Town Hall Meeting, hosted by Reed Smith. Our discussion will include:
- Resolution of SAG-AFTRA CBA issues
- Overview of the audit process
- Recent SAG-AFTRA arbitrations
- Discussion of the experimental waiver for “made fors”
- Prep for 2016 negotiations
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