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78 SAG-AFTRA | Fall 2019 | sagaftra.org Constitutional Amendment 2019-CA-01 Removes automatic sunset on National Board authority to amend Constitution. Resolutions 2019-R-01 Supports a free and unencumbered press. 2019-R-02 Calls upon SBS to stop violating its employees' rights and federal law. 2019-R-03 Recommends pursuing full coverage for performance capture. 2019-R-04 Recommends the continuation of organizing and supporting Spanish-language media artists. 2019-R-10 Recommends the implementation of intimacy coordinators to ensure set safety for performers. 2019-R-11 Recommends the adoption of a membership rule prohibiting sexual harassment. 2019-R-12 Recommends locals consider creating task forces or committees on sexual harassment. 2019-R-13 Recommends pursuing the inclusion in contract language of SAG-AFTRA's Sexual Harassment Code of Conduct and posting the Code of Conduct on set locations. 2019-R-15 Recommends the adoption of principles regarding sanitary conditions for on-set hair people and makeup artists. 2019-R-16 Recommends that member-created content be a priority in SAG-AFTRA's philosophy. 2019-R-17 Recommends modifying and improving iActor as a modern, free performers' website for members. 2019-R-20 Recommends that the benefits and risks associated with acquiring a headquarters building be studied. 2019-R-23 Recommends that information on SAG-AFTRA's financial health be provided to the members annually. 2019-R-29 Recommends that each local have the opportunity to create a Facebook page for disseminating information to the members of the local. 2019-R-38 Recommends a campaign be launched by the union to raise public awareness of the vital role of journalists. 2019-R-39 Recommends education and seeking a contractual solution to providing members of color with experienced hair and makeup stylists on set. 2019-R-40 Recommends that "non-binary" be added as a selection to the gender declaration on commercial sign-in sheets. 2019-R-41 Recommends adding LGBTQ to the protected groups for Diversity-in-Casting Incentives in MLB and LB contracts. 2019-R-42 Recommends that the MLB and LB Diversity-in- Casting Incentives be expanded to all SAG-AFTRA contracts. 2019-R-43 Recommends that SAG-AFTRA make a public statement regarding the protection of female members working in states with "heartbeat laws." 2019-R-44 Recommends pursuing the inclusion of a rider in SAG-AFTRA contracts informing female members regarding potentially dangerous "heartbeat laws." 2019-R-45 Recommends best practices for parking and accessibility for seniors and performers with disabilities be encouraged at auditions and production locations. 2019-R-46 Recommends the condemnation by SAG-AFTRA's leaders of violent threats and intimidation of members. 2019-R-48 Recommends the study of an alternative minimum earning requirement on the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan for pregnant individuals and postpartum care. 2019-R-52 Recommends the exploration of members opting out of receiving a physical SAG-AFTRA member ID card. 2019-R-53 Supports advocacy for multilingual performers to be compensated additionally for translating English text into another language. 2019-R-54 Recommends the improvement of contractual terms for SVOD residuals. 2019-R-57 Recommends a focus group to review and make suggestions on improving SAG-AFTRA Low Budget Production paperwork and production website pages. 2019-R-58 Recommends a focus group to review and make suggestions on improving the efficiency of the SAG-AFTRA producer paperwork system. 2019-R-61 Recommends national background coverage on all SAG-AFTRA promulgated agreements. 2019-R-74 Recommends that casting professionals not be eligible to serve on SAG-AFTRA boards or contract committees. 2019-R-75 Recommends that national committee chairs coordinate with their co-chairs and/or vice chairs regarding all committee business. 2019-R-80 Recommends the exploration of a protected member contract information storage system. 2019 CONVENTION ACTIONS At the convention, delegates and leadership voted on a constitutional amendment and dozens of resolutions. Approved resolutions are reviewed by the SAG-AFTRA National Board, which determines whether a resolution requires referral to a committee or other further action. The following were approved: 78 SAG-AFTRA | Fall 2019 | sagaftra.org