who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Administers ethical standards for talent managers SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-AMERICAN FEDERATIONcapacity buildingManages a code of ethics and conduct application process for talent managers, provides FAQs and guidance, and offers official forms to support professional compliance.
- Advocacy and Labor Action Campaigns SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-AMERICAN FEDERATIONadvocacyConducts strike actions, rallies, and public demonstrations in support of labor rights, including events in Phoenix and Salt Lake City in 2023; issues do not work orders and engages in ongoing negotiations with industry stakeholders such as the Joint Policy Committee on commercials and video game entities.
- Advocacy in Spanish-language media SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-AMERICAN FEDERATIONadvocacyEngages with Spanish-language television networks such as Telemundo and the Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) to advocate for performers and ensure fair representation in Spanish-language media industries.
- Collective bargaining and labor negotiations SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-AMERICAN FEDERATIONadvocacyConducts ongoing negotiations with industry stakeholders including the Joint Policy Committee on commercials contracts and establishes agreements for video game productions, students, and game jams.
- Contract and Management Resources for Talent and Managers SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-AMERICAN FEDERATIONcapacity buildingProvides sample agreements, official forms, FAQs, and guidance materials to support managers and talent in understanding contractual obligations and ethical standards.
- Contract and ethics resources for talent managers SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-AMERICAN FEDERATIONcapacity buildingProvides sample personal management agreements, official forms, guidance documents, FAQs, and administers a code of ethics and conduct application process for managers representing union talent.
- Contract education for members SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-AMERICAN FEDERATIONcapacity buildingOffers accessible contract education materials including one-page newsletters, explanatory videos, and interactive e-books to help members understand their rights and obligations.
- Enforcement of labor standards SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-AMERICAN FEDERATIONadvocacyIssues do not work orders, such as for Book Buddy Media, to enforce union standards and protect members from non-compliant employers.
- Facilitates access to talent representation SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-AMERICAN FEDERATIONdirect serviceMaintains and provides access to a list of affiliated managers to help performers locate qualified representation.
- Facilitates member engagement and networking SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-AMERICAN FEDERATIONdirect serviceHosts local mixers, panel discussions, annual membership meetings, and virtual connection events such as the Cyber Cafe Connection to foster community among members in locations including Tucson, Salt Lake City, San Diego, and Hawaii.
- Franchise Agent Process SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-AMERICAN FEDERATIONcapacity buildingProvides a formal process for agents to become franchised by the organization, including access to verification tools and ethical guidelines.
- Franchise and verification processes for agents SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-AMERICAN FEDERATIONcapacity buildingOffers a formal process for agents to become franchised by the organization and provides an online verification system for casting professionals to confirm performers’ union standing.
- Hosts professional development workshops for members SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-AMERICAN FEDERATIONcapacity buildingOffers training and skill-building workshops for members, including online conservatory sessions led by industry professionals, headshot photography events, screenwriting training, and on-camera acting instruction in cities such as Chicago, New York, and online.
- Industry Partnerships and Representation SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-AMERICAN FEDERATIONadvocacyEngages with Spanish-language media industries through partnerships with Telemundo and the Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) to advocate for and represent members in those sectors.
- Labor Advocacy and Contract Negotiations SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-AMERICAN FEDERATIONadvocacyEngages in labor advocacy through contract negotiations with industry partners, including the Joint Policy Committee on commercials, and administers new agreements for video games and student productions.
- Labor actions and strike coordination SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-AMERICAN FEDERATIONadvocacyOrganizes and participates in strike rallies and public demonstrations, including events in Phoenix on September 17, 2023, and Salt Lake City on September 28, 2023, in support of TV/Theatrical/Streaming labor actions, often alongside allied labor groups.
- Manager Franchise and Support Program SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-AMERICAN FEDERATIONcapacity buildingProvides a formal process for agents to become franchised by the organization, including access to a code of ethics and conduct application, sample agreements, official forms, guidance materials, and FAQs to support professional management practices.
- Manager directory for talent SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-AMERICAN FEDERATIONdirect serviceMaintains and provides access to a list of affiliated managers to help performers locate qualified representation.