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22 SAG-AFTRA | Fall/Winter 2021 | sagaftra.org For Members Contract Negotiations Update A n active membership is a critical element of negotiating agreements that target the issues that matter most to members. Make sure the union has your email address so that you can make your voice heard when the union is gathering input on contracts that you work under. Here are updates on some of the union's contracts: News & Broadcast Contracts Negotiations taking place or upcoming: • ABC owned-and-operated contracts. • CBS Network News. • CBS owned-and-operated contracts. • Nexstar Stations. • iHeart/TTWN. • Telemundo N.Y. and Chicago. • First contracts at Marketplace, New Hampshire Public Radio, MPR music stations, WGBO, WAMU, KDKA producers and KIRO producers. Network Code Will begin in January 2022. Sound Recordings Negotiations are currently in process. Telemundo In October, Telemundo performers reached a three-year agreement for a new contract that expands residuals, provides for increases to scale and enhanced overtime and rest periods, and incorporates provisions that protect members from sexual harassment and abusive conduct in the workplace. Commercials The wages and working conditions process began nationwide in November and will go through Dec. 10. Negotiations will be held in February and March of 2022. A Dues Relief Extension Program is available for members experiencing COVID-19-related financial hardship. Members can request a due date extension and installment plan for their November membership dues. Members recently received their SAG-AFTRA semi-annual November dues statement along with information on the due date extension and installment plan for those in need. Dec. 10, 2021, is the deadline to make your November dues payment to be eligible for SAG Awards ® voting and to receive For Your Consideration screeners. If you request COVID-19 hardship, you must make the request and your first dues installment payment no later than Dec. 10 to maintain good standing and be eligible for SAG Awards ® voting and screeners, unless prior period payments are owed. Making your payment by this date allows critical services of the union, such as residuals processing, legal advocacy and member support services, to continue without disruption. Please note that your request for a due date extension and the first installment payment must be received no later than Dec. 10 and your second installment (with the March 1 due date) must be received on or before March 11, respectively, to maintain good standing for the November 2021 dues period (assuming no prior dues period payments are owed). Refer to your billing statement for complete information. Please visit sagaftra.org/billing-portal to pay your dues. You can also pay by phone at (855) 736-0900 (have your SAG-AFTRA ID ready when calling). If you have a question about your dues bill, please call (866) 855-5191 (Monday– Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. PT). Election Eligibility Reminder In order to meet the November dues period good-standing eligibility requirement to be nominated for election as a national or local board officer, National Board member or local board member, members who opt to take advantage of the COVID-19 Dues Relief Extension by Dec. 10 must ensure that all November 2021 dues bill payments are made in compliance with the program. If your November dues payment is not received by Dec. 10, 2021, and you have not made a request for a dues extension by Dec. 10 or if your dues payments are not in compliance with the installment deadlines outlined previously, you will not be eligible to run for a national or local board office, National Board or local board position. Failure to pay dues in accordance with the COVID-19 Dues Relief Extension may also affect your ability to vote, nominate and participate in referenda. Visit sagaftra.org/billing-portal to make a dues payment or sign up for the extension plan. Dues Relief Extension Program and SAG Awards Deadline GETTY IMAGES Dues Deadline Dec. 10. CLICK HERE

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