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106 SAG-AFTRA | Fall 2018 | sagaftra.org On Location YOU HAVE A FRIEND ON SET S AG-AFTRA regional set relations representatives like Joel Reamer have conducted more than 80 set visits to film and television productions since January in the New Orleans Local jurisdiction, which includes Louisiana and Mississippi. Regional set relations representatives monitor and enforce all SAG-AFTRA contracts on location. They review stunts, hazardous or rough work, potentially dangerous locations, treatment and protection of minors, and all cast, background actors and working conditions issues in general. Knowledge of how work rules are applied on set is important and often involves past practices and agreed-upon interpretations. Providing a consistent SAG-AFTRA presence on sets serves as a deterrent against rules being broken. The Field Services Department oversees the operation and efficiency of the Emergency Safety Hotline at (844) SAFER SET — (844) 723-3773. New Orleans Regional Set Relations Representative Joel Reamer, left, and Local Board member Ritchie Montgomery on set in Lafayette, Louisiana. Atlanta Telemundo performers, SAG-AFTRA members and staff celebrate after the presentation of the new Telemundo contract. GILBERTO SALAZAR MIAMI CELEBRATES FIRST TELEMUNDO CONTRACT A well-attended informational meeting to present the terms of the new Telemundo contract was held in Miami on July 27. After voting 91-21 for SAG-AFTRA representation at an NLRB election on March 8, 2017, and spending 15 months at the bargaining table with Telemundo, performers who work in scripted programs at Telemundo finally got a deal. SAG-AFTRA Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel Duncan Crabtree- Ireland, who served as chief negotiator, and Negotiating Committee Chair Pablo Azar presented details of the new agreement. Excitement was in the air as Telemundo performers learned about the provisions in the new contract that include the top three priorities performers had identified for the agreement: minimum rates of pay, residuals, and health and pension benefits. Following the presentation, it was party time; SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and attendees celebrated with a DJ and a surprise appearance by mariachis, who were invited by one of the members to also celebrate Azar's birthday. It was a festive and memorable night for all in attendance. GEORGIA ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION SETS RECORDS G eorgia Gov. Nathan Deal and the Georgia Film Office announced in early August that Georgia-lensed feature film and television productions generated a total economic impact of $9.5 billion during fiscal year 2018, including a record 455 qualified film and television productions. It made Georgia one of the most popular sites for on-location production. According to the Motion Picture Association of America, the film and television industry is responsible for more than 92,100 jobs and nearly $4.6 billion in total wages in Georgia since the state's popular film tax incentive was introduced in 2008. Professional performers are now accounting for up to $500 million in annual wages, employing local and national SAG-AFTRA members alike. In addition to advocating for Georgia production and to meet market demand, the SAG-AFTRA Atlanta Local Board, staff and many members are working to educate and empower local performers through bimonthly conservatory events and SAG-AFTRA Foundation workshops. The Foundation sponsored a weekend of instructional seminars and training this past June, featuring casting directors from L.A. and Atlanta. Miami