What’s a union to do about inadequate contract language when members are taking it on the chin? That’s the problem confronting SAG-AFTRA: some television studios are holding actors under contract on unpaid “hiatus” during the pandemic rather than paying them as per force majeure provisions. That’s because 2009 revisions to the SAG TV Agreement made the entire force majeure concept arguably optional.
SAG-AFTRA Talking With Studios on Force Majeure Clauses for Television Actors
24.04.2020 - 08:19 / variety.com
By Dave McNary
Film Reporter
SAG-AFTRA has told 160,000 members that its staff is working with employers to determine the specifics of how television actors are going to be paid — if at all — during the production shutdown caused by the cononavirus pandemic.
The union posted a message late Thursday on its website as a “COVID-19 Update” — including whether the “force majeure” clauses in its master contracts, which excuse performance of employer obligations when circumstances arise beyond the
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SAG-AFTRA to Furlough Staff and Reduce Work Hours
SAG-AFTRA has unveiled its budget for fiscal year 2021 and is preparing staff members for potential furloughs and reduce work hours. The union, which represents actors, journalists, radio and recording artists, voice actors and others, is planning on a $96 million budget, with $5 million from reserves, for operations between May 1, 2020, and April 3, 2021, it revealed on Thursday.
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SAG-AFTRA Approves $96 Million Budget, Expects Employee Furloughs & Work-Hour Reductions
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SAG-AFTRA and Studios Begin Contract Talks Amid Pandemic Upheaval
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SAG-AFTRA, Studios to Start Contract Talks Monday, Sidelining Writers Guild
Performers’ union SAG-AFTRA and major motion picture and television studios will commence bargaining on Monday ahead of a June 30 contract extension, the union and studio alliance said Friday in unexpected news.
