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sagaftra.org | Fall 2018 | SAG-AFTRA 19 S AG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and Executive Vice President Rebecca Damon recently visited Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, where they joined 30 other labor union leaders and reviewed demonstrations in advanced robotics, artificial intelligence and machine learning technology systems that will undoubtedly shape the future economy. The group also discussed workplace innovations, job displacement, the ethics of mass mechanization and collaboration with the academic research and development community. Carteris and Damon also attended a presentation on facial expression recognition using artificial intelligence software used in the development of robotic tutors and explored its potential impacts on the entertainment industry. In addition, the SAG-AFTRA officers met with Rahul Telang, who heads the entertainment innovation center at Carnegie Mellon. Telang co-authored the book Streaming, Sharing, Stealing: Big Data and the Future of Entertainment, which looks at consumer behavior, the history and future of technology, and its impact on the entertainment industry. From left, SAG-AFTRA EVP Rebecca Damon, President Gabrielle Carteris, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Shuler and Executive Vice President Tefere Gebre visited Carnegie Mellon University on Oct. 9 for a discussion about technology. PREZ, EVP VISIT CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, DISCUSS LATEST TECH INNOVATIONS SAG AWARDS VOTING AND ELECTION ELIGIBILITY REMINDER I n order to meet the November dues period good-standing eligibility requirement to be nominated for election as a national officer, National Board member, local board member or convention delegate, members should ensure that their November 2018 dues bill payment is received by SAG-AFTRA no later than Dec. 10, 2018. Payments received after Dec. 10, 2018, may affect your eligibility to vote, nominate and run in elections, and participate in referenda. Timely payment entitles you to participate in union activities and receive member benefits, and also ensures that you will not be charged late payment fees. If you have not yet submitted a payment, we urge you to make payment of your dues right away through one of our convenient payment options, including our online payment system at sagaftra.org. For questions regarding eligibility, please contact SAG-AFTRA at (323) 549- 6614. DUES DEADLINES TO REMEMBER! > DEC. 3 Dues must be received by this date for SAG Awards ® voter eligibility and For Your Consideration offers. > DEC. 10 Dues for the November dues period must be received by this date to meet the good-standing eligibility requirement for elections.