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   Dues for Middle-Class SAG Actors, Most Dual Cardholders Would Decrease in Merger (Analysis)

   1:48 pm 3/3/2012

   • by Jonathan Handel

   The SAG-AFTRA dues structure favors SAG, and would cause AFTRA-only actors and singers to pay more, while broadcasters would see little change.Read more

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   SAG/AFTRA: Stakes are High in Merger Vote, Lawsuit (Analysis)

   12:20 am 3/2/2012

   • by Jonathan Handel

   By March 30, it’s likely that the unions will either be permanently merged or that there won’t be a redo for at least three years – and probably longer.Read more

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   SAG/AFTRA Anti-Merger Lawsuit: Court Paves Ways for Plaintiffs to Seek Attorneys Fees

   9:33 pm 2/29/2012

   • by Jonathan Handel

   The federal judge also allows merger opponents to seek damages against SAG officers – on behalf of the union itself. The hearing on the case is set for March 26.Read more

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   Musicians Union Lends 'Full Support' to SAG-AFTRA Merger

   11:23 am 2/28/2012

   • by Jonathan Handel

   The AFM joins Actors Equity in endorsing the proposed merger.Read more

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   SAG-AFTRA: Anti-Merger Lawsuit Drops a Key Demand

   5:57 pm 2/27/2012

   • by Jonathan Handel

   The plaintiffs drop a demand for access to member emails and a claim that union merger entails an improper election, while adding a fiduciary duty claim and demand for attorneys fees. Meanwhile, 131,000 ballots hit the post office today.Read more

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   SAG-AFTRA Merger: Lawsuit Is Repeat Performance for Opponents

   5:25 pm 2/26/2012

   • by Jonathan Handel

   The current suit is the fourth in six years – and in a bizarre twist, the judge in a 2003 anti-merger action will now hear the current one.Read more

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   Lauren Bacall, John Turturro Come Out for SAG-AFTRA Merger (Exclusive)

   9:53 pm 2/23/2012

   • by Jonathan Handel

   Meanwhile, Jon Cryer and Tony Shalhoub speak out in favor, while anti-merger forces hold another protest.Read more

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   SAG Filing Motion to Dismiss Anti-Merger Lawsuit on Friday

   7:42 pm 2/23/2012

   • by Jonathan Handel

   UPDATED: Also, anti-merger forces will seek tomorrow to add a claim for attorneys fees, and on Monday will seek an injunction to invalidate the merger referendum.Read more

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   SAG-AFTRA Merger: How Actors Get Real Power

   3:34 pm 2/23/2012

   • by Jonathan Handel

   Combining a merged SAG-AFTRA with musicians (yes, musicians) would create a superunion poised to dominate Hollywood.Read more

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    SAG/AFTRA Merger: Leaked Mercer Report Raises Questions About Opposition Lawsuit (Exclusive)

    1:41 am 2/23/2012

    • by Jonathan Handel

    Does the 2003 study prove the anti-merger case as claimed? It’s time for union members to judge for themselves.Read more

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