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
Today’s Hot Topic: Public Service Announcements
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
SAG-AFTRA and the JPC Release FAQs on the Low Budget Digital Waiver
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
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
Register Now! Space is limited.
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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
Register Now! Space is
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
- Ad-id
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2013 SAG-AFTRA Contracts are Here!
At long last, the 2013 contracts are available. Although hard copies of the books are still being printed, the first digital versions of the Commercials Contract and Radio Recorded Commercials Contract are available. The digital documents will be updated with an index and reposted by the JPC and Union in the coming weeks.