No surprise, really…but the Hanks video in support of the tentative TV-Theatrical contract has just been posted on the union website, and YouTube. The theme: it’s not a perfect contract, but it’s right under the circumstances. SAG also announced that 500 more members have signed the Statement of Support for the tentative contract, George Clooney, [...]
(AP) – The long-simmering clash between rival factions at the labor union UNITE HERE grew increasingly bitter on Friday as its general president resigned and accused his opponents of breaking into his office to steal sensitive files. It’s the latest turn in a nasty divorce that has split the union of roughly 400,000 hotel, restaurant and clothing workers and diverted [...]
We’re not sure which tea leaves they’re inspecting, but the trade rag says SAG’s moderates are gaining momentum, and the union “may be about to turn a corner toward moderation.” The piece also quotes Unite for Strength leader Ned Vaughn, speaking of the upcoming SAG election cycle: “Merger is going to be a major part [...]
 It is with deep regret that we note that Frank Aletter has passed away. Frank was extremely dedicated to the issues affecting performers and served as a National Board member in Los Angeles for 23 years (1971 through 1992), and as SAG Vice President in 1987. His memorial service will be held on Saturday, [...]
It’s a surprising conclusion after an interesting analysis by one of the better observers of Guild politics. Steven Diamond is bluntly critical of all sides in the SAG wars, but punts on the critical issue of vote yes or vote no on TV-Theatrical. Even without a recommendation on voting, it’s still worth a click.
If there’s one thing Membership First does well, it’s publicize its positions. To that end, we’ve had dueling YouTube videos all week – every time the union put out a video, Membership First trotted out one of its own. Atop that, Alan Rosenberg hooked up with his regular radio outlet, KPCC, for another appearance with [...]
