sagaftra.org | Spring 2020 | SAG-AFTRA 18
Ray Hair
International President
American Federation of Musicians
Thomas Schlamme
President
Directors Guild of America
Russell Hollander
National Executive Director
Directors Guild of America
Matthew Loeb
International President
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees
James P. Hoffa
General President
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Gabrielle Carteris
President
Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of
Television and Radio Artists
David P. White
National Executive Director
Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of
Television and Radio Artists
Beau Willimon
President
Writers Guild of America, East
Lowell Peterson
Executive Director
Writers Guild of America, East
As well, each of our organizations has created, and is updating, special COVID-19 internet resources with available
guidelines, resources and support to assist you during this time of need. At the end of this communication, you will
find links to the emergency assistance.
We do not know when this national emergency will subside sufficiently to allow productions and other elements of
the industry to begin opening back up for business. However, we do share a great faith that our industry will return
with vigor and present abundant opportunities for our members to work and to reengage in the craft of delivering
entertainment to audiences around the world.
Until such time arrives, we stand united as the industry's guilds and unions to work on your behalf. We stand
with you in this crisis, knowing that our solidarity is a core strength that will sustain all of us in the challenging
days ahead.
In solidarity,
FOR EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
• The Actors Fund
• Directors Guild Foundation
• Motion Picture & Television Fund
• SAG-AFTRA Foundation
