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Mike Hodge Re-elected SAG New York President
The incumbent USAN faction also captures all of the NY national seats and most of the divisional seats.
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L.A. Bar Fetes SAG Staffer
Guild general counsel Duncan Crabtree-Ireland is honored for being an inspiration to the bar.
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NY SAG Faction Gets Social
The challengers in the pro-merger v. pro-merger fight are paying more attention to social media than the long-dominant group - but does it matter?
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Roses, O’Brien Cases Prove Krekorian Talent Scam Prevention Act Has Teeth
Using a combination of persuasion and prosecution, the LA City Attorney’s Office has used the statute to shut down alleged scams and sharp business practices.
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SAG Election is Drawing Surprising Battle Lines in New York
Both factions favor merger with AFTRA, but deploy dueling endorsements.
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AFTRA in Talks Over Soap Operas Moving to Web
Lower fees if canceled soap operas move to new media are likely to produce mixed feelings among actors.
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SAG, AFTRA Surprised by Aging Performers Study
The performers unions question some conclusions of the Columbia University research.
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Study: SAG-AFTRA Merger Could Aid Aging Performers
The study, focusing on New York and Los Angeles performing artists, found low incomes and age discrimination, but also a high degree of career satisfaction.
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Central Casting Halts Background Performer Photo Fees
In a separate development, a 'Hawaii Five-0' casting director also stops charging fees to background performers seeking work.
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Labor, Law Enforcement Crack Down on Central Casting
Two agencies attack the company’s fee practices and warn of possible civil and criminal penalties.
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Will the SAG-AFTRA Merger Happen This Time?
Former SAG president Melissa Gilbert reflects on the last merger attempt: "I remember the night the vote came in, turning to my friends and saying, 'Oh boy, are we in trouble now.' "
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Plea Deal in L.A. Talent-Scam Case
The defendant had been charged with 16 counts of violations of the 2009 Krekorian Talent Scam Prevention Act.
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