The Joint Policy Committee, LLC (“JPC”) reached an agreement with the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (“SAG-AFTRA”) on the 2019 Commercials Contract and Audio Commercials Contract on April 2, 2019. The deal, led by Reed Smith partner and Chief Negotiator, Stacy Marcus, now moves into its next stages and will be

From time to time it’s good to keep in mind specific network guidelines when producing public service announcements.

According to network standards, public service announcements (PSAs) are meant to inform the public of the work of charitable, governmental, and non-profit organizations and other services available to the public. Such announcements must reflect the true nature

Beginning today, October 27, 2017, Producers can take advantage of the new Commercials Low Budget Digital Waiver. SAG-AFTRA and the ANA-4A’s Joint Policy Committee on Broadcast Talent Union Relations (JPC) worked together to negotiate this waiver for low budget digital productions, recognizing the parties’ focus on the growth of digital advertising.

The waiver applies to

Join us on Friday, October 9, for the Joint Policy Committee’s Columbus Town Hall Meeting, hosted by Nationwide.  Our discussion will include:

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  • 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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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 IssuesJPC LA TOWN HALL
  • 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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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 arbitrationsNewYorkTownHall-July2015
  • Discussion of the experimental waiver for “made fors”
  • Prep for 2016 negotiations
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