SAG-AFTRA Balloting Wages Battle Over Film and TV Contract Ratification

David Robb Labor EditorSAG-AFTRA national executive director David White said today that the union came close to calling for a strike in order to secure greater protections for performers involved in nude scenes and simulated sex. The union reached a deal with management’s AMPTP in the early morning hours of June 11 – but just barely.

David Robb Labor EditorThe Time’s Up Foundation has weighed in on the new SAG-AFTRA contract, urging a “no vote” on the pact, for which ratification ballots will be counted on Wednesday.“Creating safe, dignified, and equitable workplaces in an industry where nudity and intimacy are often part of the work is challenging, but not insurmountable,” the foundation said in a statement.

Also Read: Time's Up Urges SAG-AFTRA Members to Vote Against Proposed Studio ContractWhile Time’s Up acknowledged this progress, the organization still feels that the contract does not go far enough.

Dave McNary Film ReporterLuke Skywalker isn’t backing the proposed SAG-AFTRA deal.Mark Hamill is one of dozens of prominent members of the performers union urging a “No” vote on ratification of a successor deal on its master contract for feature films and primetime television work.

David Robb Labor EditorOn-line voting began today for the ratification of the new WGA film and TV contract, which guild leaders say contains gains “valued at more than $200 million over three years,” including a 46% increase in residuals for high-budget Subscription Video on Demand programs.

John Travolta revealed something terrible and devastating. He lost his wife Kelly Preston to breast cancer and his fans are also in shock.

breast cancer. The Grease star announced the heartbreaking news in an Instagram post on Sunday night and paid tribute to his “beautiful wife”.

Kelly Preston has died at just 57 years old. The actress, who was married to John Travolta, 66, passed away on June 12, 2020 after a battle with cancer, her representatives confirmed to People magazine. “On the morning of July 12, 2020, Kelly Preston, adored wife and mother, passed away following a two-year battle with breast cancer,” the statement read, confirming that she kept the news of her battle with cancer “private” from the public.

Kelly Preston, whose notable roles include films like Jerry Maguire, Twins and Mischief, has sadly passed at the age of 57, after a two-year battle with breast cancer. The actress is survived by her husband of 29 years, John Travolta and children - Ella, 20 and Benjamin, 9.

Kelly Preston has sadly passed away.

David Robb Labor EditorPatricia Richardson, president of the SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local, urged the guild’s members today to vote no on the union’s new film and TV contract. “The deal isn’t good enough, and now is the time to fix it,” she said during a Zoom press conference with other leaders of the opposition, which includes the local’s two vice presidents – Frances Fisher and David Jolliffe – and A.

Dave McNary Film ReporterSAG-AFTRA’s Los Angeles board has voted to oppose ratification of a successor deal on its master contract for feature films and primetime television work.The move came Tuesday, two weeks after the national board of the performers union had approved sending out the contract for ratification by a vote of 67.6% to 32.4%.

David Robb Labor EditorThe board of directors SAG-AFTRA’s Los Angeles Local voted overwhelmingly Tuesday – strictly along the guild’s fractious party lines – to oppose ratification of the union’s new film and TV contract. The local is the union’s largest, representing just over 50% of the entire membership.Local board members voted 29-13 (69%-31%) to oppose ratification, almost exactly the reverse of the national board, which late last month voted 67.6%-32.4% to approve the contract.

Nick Cordero has died following a battle with Covid-19. The 41-year-old Broadway actor - who spent more than 90 days in hospital - passed away on Sunday (05.07.20) after suffering with complications from the coronavirus.

Nick Cordero has died at just 41 years old, following a lengthy battle with complications from the deadly COVID-19 virus. The news was sadly confirmed by his wife Amanda Kloots, 38, via Instagram on July 5, and tributes quickly began pouring in for the Tony Award nominee. Broadway legend Lin-Manuel Miranda, 40, wrote “Devastating. What a loss, what a light. Whole heart with Amanda and his family tonight,” including a re-tweet of the terrible news.

Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway CriticWriters Guild of America leaders have endorsed the union’s tentative deal negotiated this week with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

David Robb Labor EditorRatification ballots are in the mail for the new SAG-AFTRA contract, with pro and con statements from opponents and proponents. Opponents have issued a minority report urging members to vote no, saying that the deal “enshrines historic losses and missed opportunities.” Proponents, saying that this is the best deal in the union’s history, are urging a “yes” vote.