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sagaftra.org | Spring 2022 | SAGAFTRA 23 pledged to match donations up to million to hel those eeing raine, and eonardo iario made several private donations to humanitarian groups supporting displaced and embattled citizens. In a bold move, legendary action star Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is still extremely popular in Russia, publicly condemned the invasion in a video message aimed at the Russian people. He also warned them against buying into the disinformation campaign he said was being waged by the Russian media and President Vladimir Putin. Some actors even found themselves caught in the crossfire on the ground Sean enn first traveled to the rainian caital of yiv last November. He returned in February to attend a ress riefing at the office of resident elensyy and to film scenes of the Russian invasion for a documentary, but just days later was forced to ee on foot with a mass exodus of refugees to Poland. Union performers from across the pond have also taken public stances on the war, with d Sheeran and Camila Cabello, among others, playing a fundraising concert for Ukraine, and milia Clarke and Benedict Cumberbatch pledging their support for the country and asking fans to donate to humanitarian organizations that are helping displaced Ukrainians. Angelina Jolie Sean Penn The Weeknd Thinking of Running for SAG-AFTRA Oœce? In order to meet the May dues period good-standing eligibility requirement to be nominated for election as a national oˆcer, national board member or local board member, members should ensure that their May ‰Š‰‰ dues bill payment is received by SAG-AFTRA no later than June ‹, ‰Š‰‰, or make a request for the COVID-'‹ Dues Relief Extension and pay your "rst installment payment no later than June ‹, ‰Š‰‰, and make all payments in compliance with the program ("rst installment payment with the June ‹ due date must be received on or before June ‹, and second payment with the Sept. ' due date must be received on or before Sept. '‰). If your May dues payment is not received by June ‹, ‰Š‰‰, and you have not made a timely request for a due date extension and made the "rst installment payment or your payments are not in compliance with the COVID-'‹ Dues Relief Extension program, your eligibility to run for oˆce will be a—ected. Failure to pay dues in accordance with the COVID-'‹ Dues Relief Extension may also a—ect your ability to vote, nominate and participate in referenda. For questions regarding eligibility, please contact SAG-AFTRA at ˜™‰™š ›œ‹žŸŸ¡Ÿ. Visit sagaftra.org/billing-portal to make a dues payment or sign up for the extension plan.' Learn about broadcast members in action on page ¡¢.

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