Issue link: http://digital.copcomm.com/i/904648
Amendment 2017-CA-01 Extends sunset on National Board authority to amend constitution. Resolutions 2017-R-01 Review of single unit dues structure conducted; determined no changes at this time. 2017-R-02 Recommends support for a SAG-AFTRA performance capture summit. 2017-R-03 Recommends continuing support for strong right of publicity laws. 2017-R-04 Condemns casting websites' role in age discrimination in the entertainment industry. 2017-R-05 Calls on SBS to end unfair labor practices and negotiate a fair contract. 2017-R-06 Supports Telemundo performers' fight for fair treatment. 2017-R-07 Recommends exploring the feasibility of submitting violations via the SAG-AFTRA app. 2017-R-08 Recommends including captions in SAG-AFTRA videos. 2017-R-09 Recommends expanding diversity-in-casting incentives to all contracts. 2017-R-11 Recommends early retirement for physically taxing work. 2017-R-12 Recommends considering additional ways to address specific needs of background actors. 2017-R-13 Recommends considering allowing minority reports for national contracts with significant opposition. 2017-R-14 Recommends fact checking both sides during contract ratification. 2017-R-16 Recommends continuing efforts to ensure performers with disabilities are recognized in union's diversity initiatives. 2017-R-17 Recommends inclusion of background actors in all relevant contract organizing efforts. 2017-R-20 Recommends reviewing New Media Agreement to ensure it is working for members, member producers and first time filmmakers. 2017-R-22 Recommends exploring ways to establish a background zone within all geographic areas where the union does not currently have background jurisdiction. 2017-R-25 Recommends supporting efforts to develop a platform-independent registration-only system for micro-budgeted member-produced productions. 2017-R-31 Recommends creating a new Low Budget New Media project category. 2017-R-32 Recommends adding barcode or QR code to ID card and SAG-AFTRA app. 2017-R-33 Recommends creating fully online forms for short films, student films, ultra low budget films and low budget new media projects. 2017-R-40 Recommends creating election commission. 2017-R-41 Recommends creating convention delegate guide. 2017-R-43 Recommends publishing criteria for amendments and resolutions. 2017-R-46 Expresses appreciation for SAG-AFTRA staff. AMENDMENT & RESOLUTIONS Officers, National Board members and delegates considered an amendment to the SAG-AFTRA Constitution and numerous resolutions, many presented by first-time delegates. The following were approved. 10. Suzanne Burkhead, the newly elected Vice President, Small Locals, shows off her SAG-AFTRA card; 11. Vice President, Broadcasters Catherine Brown and Vice President, Actors/Performers Samantha Mathis on the convention dais; 12. A member shows off his "card." 10 11 12 AMY TIERNEY X3 74 SAG-AFTRA | Fall/Winter 2017 | SAGAFTRA.org