Navigating
Technological
Change
to Protect
Members'
Interests
E
ver since wax cylinders, radio and
movie houses gave birth to the
entertainment and media industry,
change has been constant — but what has
remained the same is the need for artists
and creators to be fairly compensated and
have their work protected.
"We are on the threshold of a world
where actors' images and voices can be
duplicated with remarkable accuracy and
machines can generate news stories, and
we need to be prepared for the coming
changes," said SAG-AFTRA President
Gabrielle Carteris. "By helping to shape
the inevitable march of progress, the
union is working to ensure members'
interests are protected, no matter what the
winds of change may bring."
The evolution of streaming digital
platforms for music and video has
fundamentally changed how the industry
functions, but some bigger changes may
be on the way. That's why Carteris and
National Executive Director David White
are leading union efforts to
get out ahead of
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