The current collective bargaining agreements between Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (“SAG-AFTRA” or the “Union”) and the advertising industry that cover the services of union performers in commercials (i.e., the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and the Audio Commercials Contract, collectively, the “Contracts”) will expire on March 31, 2019. The industry is represented in these negotiations by the ANA-4A’s Joint Policy Committee on Broadcast Talent Union Relations (the “JPC”).
This memorandum outlines various options with respect to the expiring Contracts and the upcoming negotiations between the JPC and the Union over successor contracts. As always, the ANA and the 4A’s strongly advise members to seek the guidance of their own legal counsel when assessing the impact of changing your signatory status.
The industry remains optimistic that we will have a successful conclusion to these negotiations without disruption. However, in order to provide for prudent production planning prior to the expiration of these Contracts, signatory employers are advised to review and consider the following information as it may pertain to them. Click here to read more.