Our opinion? Ultimately, it’s not a terrible concept. But does Membership First really need another $120,000 rebuke, to be paid for by the people delivering it? To all who work for our unions and for our members a very deeply felt thank you, and, to all, Happy New Year.  The SAGWatch team
In the dispute that may lead to Viacom channels and shows disappearing from Time Warner cable systems at midnight tonight, sure, TWC is complaining about the economy, and Viacom’s looking for a 12% raise -about a quarter per cable subscriber per month. But we’re hearing that one of the big things Time Warner is throwing in [...]
Yesterday, Unite for Strength asked members to contact them with opinions on the now delayed Strike Authorization Referendum. The Allens response was to fire away more e-mails seeking support for the strike authorization and claiming that a strike would not shut the town down. This morning, the Los Angeles Times has a story that UFS will seek to replace the TV-Theatrical [...]
The AMPTP is out with its response to the e-mail today signed by SAG NED Doug Allen, saying a strike would not shut down the town.  Variety quotes the AMPTP response: “Today’s SAG statement suggesting that a SAG strike would not have a devastating impact on our industry, in the midst of the greatest economic turmoil [...]
Somebody seems to think so. Here’s the e-mail we got announcing that the Hollywood board will meet right after the National Board’s not-really-but-almost emergency session.  And don’t forget, the Membership First policy is to call it “open” – but – the limitation the group imposed is only once per member during each election year. (Yes, they actually [...]
Here’s the kind of question we didn’t anticipate getting. Hopefully, in comments, some guidance and comfort can be offered. But one answer that’s plain: even if you leave SAG, your pension is yours to keep. Here’s the e-mail that left us saddened, and a bit confused:Â Loved your site and know it’s value! So many [...]
