SAG-AFTRA

Fall 2019

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Which accomplishments are you proudest of during your union service? I love working with the members; that, for me, has been one of the most rewarding experiences. I'm also proud of the merger, the work we're doing to fight sexual harassment, and the legislation we've put forward to protect our members' images, as well as protecting them as creators. Another focus for me was strong contracts. The landmark Commercials Contracts that resulted from the negotiations that I chaired reflect an innovative, proactive approach that we can use in future negotiations. Also, organizing Telemundo was very meaningful. We had a whole workforce that was being undervalued and working in substandard conditions, and now they have health and pension contributions and wage minimums. How do you plan to further your goals to change the culture surrounding sexual harassment? When it first came up two years ago, I said to everybody that we have to be methodical in order to make systemic changes. It's not just about focusing on the changes we're setting out to make, but understanding that we can never stop. I am very excited about our work with intimacy coordinators and the idea that we are creating safer spaces for our members. We are creating a program that doesn't just talk about people's rights, but actually gives them a voice. I'm going to continue on that quest in order to develop the tools we need to feel safe and protected when we work. What are your priorities for your current term? Strong contracts will be paramount. These next couple of years G abrielle Carteris was re-elected on Aug. 29 to serve a second two-year term as SAG-AFTRA president. Since assuming the post as the union's top officer, she has spearheaded the fight to change the culture that permits sexual harassment to continue in the entertainment and media industry. Other major initiatives under her leadership have been the campaign to recapture commercial work, protect members' images from "deepfake" technology and keep the union ahead of the curve as technology changes the way the industry works. At the start of her new term, Carteris discusses her priorities, accomplishments and the road ahead. MAURY PHILLIPS SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris addresses a crowd of nearly 1,000 members, leaders and union allies during a #StrikeBBH rally at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles on Jan. 23. sagaftra.org | Fall 2019 | SAG-AFTRA 59

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