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SUMMER 2019
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VOLUME 8
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NUMBER 2
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Features
Departments
6 President's Letter
7 Executive Vice President's
Letter
8 Secretary-Treasurer's
Letter
9 National Executive
Director's Letter
16 For Members
22 Broadcast News
24 Scene Around
48 On Location
56 In Memoriam
58 Deals & Discounts
60 Snapshot: Emily Holt
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28 NETFLIX, SAG-AFTRA INK
AGREEMENT
The new contract is the first the union has signed
directly with a global streaming service.
32 KEEPING IT PROFESSIONAL
The union is teaming up with intimacy coordinators
to provide additional on-set protections for members.
36 UPFRONT AND CENTER
SAG-AFTRA's newly approved Commercials
Contracts contain new kinds of payment structures
for members working in a changing industry.
40 MEMBERS GOT GAME
Two new video game contracts pave the way for
work opportunities for performers in the interactive
medium.
44 IT'S #UNCONVENT!ONAL
SAG-AFTRA's biennial convention is almost here.
Member delegates will soon be mapping out the
union's priorities for the coming years.
46 USE YOUR SOCIAL SKILLS
Experts offer advice on how to make the most of
social media to expand your reach and enhance
your career.
The 10-month strike
against BBH ends in a
union victory!
KYLE
DEPEW
