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Why Non-Union Actors Should Submit For Union Projects

A non-union actor can audition for and be hired for a union project. And depending on the project plus governing union, the actor can easily be hired either as union or non-union.

Join a Union or Stock Up on Credits

Michael Kostroff examines the tricky question of whether actors starting out should immediately work toward joining a union or bulk up their résumé with nonunion jobs.

SAG-AFTRA Restructuring Plan Faces Criticism From Within

SAG-AFTRA’s office closures and staff cuts are coming under fire from within the union’s leadership, with critics saying they could lead to an increase in nonunion productions in the states affected and may threaten the vitality of the labor movement.

SAG-AFTRA Offers Insurance Options

SAG-AFTRA has launched a new online service offering insurance options to members and franchised talent agents who don’t qualify for the union’s health plans.

SAG-AFTRA Settles on New Structure

At weekend board meeting, directors approve new locals, prep for commercials contracts.

Equity Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary

On their 100th anniversary, we take a look back at Actors' Equity Association history and how it helps actors.

SAG-AFTRA Asks Members to Participate in Diversity Survey

“Diversity in Entertainment Employment: Your Experiences and Perspectives” is an anonymous and confidential survey regarding issues of sexual orientation and gender identity in the industry.

SAG-AFTRA's L.A. Local Set for Merger Issue Update

SAG-AFTRA’s Los Angeles local will hold its first post-merger general membership meeting Dec. 3.

SAG-AFTRA & SAG Foundation Mark Firsts at SXSW

The post-merger union is making its debut joint appearance at the multimedia conference and festival, which also marks the foundation's inaugural trip.

SAG-AFTRA Faces Right-to-Work Reality in Michigan

Actors joined the throngs of labor protesters around the Michigan capitol building in Lansing in a vain attempt to dissuade Republican lawmakers from passing two right-to-work bills.