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MUSIC VIDEO CONTRACT RATIFIED S music videos. The new agreement, forged between SAG-AFTRA and Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, EMI and The Walt Disney Co., was the first for the new merged union and the first industrywide contract of its kind. The agreement, which applies to dancers and others who work AG-AFTRA's National Board has ratified its historic agreement with the major record labels to cover those who work on Click here for more on music videos, provides numerous protections, including a minimum daily rate for dancers; guaranteed production conditions, including water, toilets, chairs and shelters; 12-hour rest periods; improved audition conditions; wardrobe allowances; and other provisions. SAGAFTRA.ORG GOES LIVE A unveiled its redesigned website. The new destination, located at SAGAFTRA.org, puts all the information in one place. Find out the latest news, videos, newsletters and event listings, in addition to a wealth of other useful information. Much of the former SAG and AFTRA information can be found there as well. Be sure to visit, and if you haven't already, create a member account and provide your email address so we can keep you informed of all the latest news. s part of the ongoing merger efforts, SAG-AFTRA has S Visit our new website at SAGAFTRA.org. NEW INSURANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS S "Health Mart" website, which empowers members and franchised agents to access a multitude of competitive health care options with major "A"-rated insurers in a one-stop shop environment. SAG-AFTRA's agreement with Marsh, which boasts a U.S.-only call support center, provides insurance opportunities in many areas, including health, Medicare supplement, dental, home, auto, life and long-term care. Earlier this year, the union also negotiated an agreement with Aflac, an indemnity/lump sum provider, to allow interested members and franchised agents access to supplemental insurance products at competitive rates and reduced underwriting. Learn more about available insurance options online by logging in to your member account at SAGAFTRA.org. for insurance or those members who do not currently qualify for the SAG-Producers Health Plan or AFTRA Health Plan. A partnership with Marsh U.S. Consumer has led to the creation of a user-friendly AG-AFTRA members and franchised agents now have access to new options for health, life and home insurance. This will assist those who may be in the market Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO on June 19 for her work on the SAG-AFTRA merger campaign and as the former AFTRA national president. "I am proud of the work I did as AG-AFTRA Co-President Roberta Reardon was honored by the NYC AFTRA national president and the path our members created to merge with Screen Actors Guild. It is an honor that the historic work we have done in SAG-AFTRA has been recognized here in the greatest labor city in the country, New York," said Reardon upon receiving the award. Actors' Equity President Nick Wyman, who presented the award to Reardon, lauded her contributions to organized labor. "Co-President Reardon is an ROBERTA REARDON HONORED BY NYC CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL Roberta Reardon with Vinny Alvarez, president of the New York City Central Labor Council extraordinary union leader. Through her leadership and commitment to organizing, she grew, strengthened and consolidated AFTRA's place in the industry. She tenaciously and fearlessly fought for the historic merger of our sister unions into SAG-AFTRA. Through the years, her vision, wisdom and guidance have served not only our entertainment unions, but the broader labor movement as well," he said. Currently in its 12th year, the NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO Awards recognize leaders for achievements in service toward the labor movement. Also honored at the ceremony were Denis M. Hughes, past president, New York State AFL-CIO and Bhairavi Desai, executive director, New York Taxi Workers Alliance. SAGAFTRA.org | Fall 2012 | SAG-AFTRA 15 Ginger Otis/CLC