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78 SAG-AFTRA | Spring 2024 | sagaftra.org On Location Celebrating Labor SAG-AFTRA Portland Local members and other Oregon union members gather on Nov. 16 at the Oregon AFL-CIO to break bread as the holidays began and to thank members for their union loyalty. Members enjoyed the opportunity to connect with each other and fellow activists in the labor movement. ● Local Members Share Their Vision Chicago Local members show the vision boards they created at part two of the conservatory event New Year, New You: Body, Brain, Business! The Feb. 12 conservatory event took place in the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local office and was facilitated by member leader Courtney Rioux and the Chicago Conservatory Committee. Back row, from left, Jess Thigpen, Sarah Dallas, Franchesca Fojas, Justine Turner, Sherry Legare, Tracey Greenwood, Alma Washington. Front row, from left, Shannon Novak, Max Zuppa, Rioux, Lucy Zukaitis and Danielle Stahl. ● Chicago Portland #AdsGoUnion in Atlanta Atlanta performers come together for a lively collaboration and conversation about increasing union commercial work opportunities in their market. The event took place at the Tara Atlanta theater on March 6. ● Atlanta Local Highlighted at 21st Annual S.F. Sketchfest The San Francisco-Northern California Local was a proud sponsor of this year's S.F. Sketchfest, a renowned comedy festival now in its 21st year, which kicked off on Jan. 21. The union's sponsorship educated Sketchfest's 45,000 participants on the availability of professional SAG-AFTRA principal performers in Northern California, while also highlighting the cost-saving benefits of hiring local talent. These benefits include savings on travel, accommodation and per diem expenses. Throughout the festival's 16 days, attendees flocked to 17 venues across San Francisco to enjoy a diverse array of over 200 comedy performances, showcasing the city's vibrant creative scene. ● San Fran- NorCal