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McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/16/2012 1:12pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118062276.html">SAG-AFTRA's L.A. local  sets Dec. 3 meeting</a></span><span class="item-description">Morgan award will not be presented as union sorts out rules</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/15/2012 6:06pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118061800.html">AFTRA creates Hurricane Sandy fund</a></span><span class="item-description">Org creates fund to help members with recovery</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/6/2012 11:30am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118061770.html">SAG Foundation partners on Sandy Fund</a></span><span class="item-description">Motion Picture Players Welfare Fund teams for Emergency relief</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/5/2012 5:44pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118061744.html">Hollywood unions urge no vote on Prop 32</a></span><span class="item-description">DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE oppose campaign finance measure</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/5/2012 12:32pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118061737.html">WGA East partners with Black List</a></span><span class="item-description">Members to receive discount for online pay service</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/5/2012 10:08am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118061359.html">SAG, AFTRA moving towards merging health, retirement plans</a></span><span class="item-description">Discussions currently progressing between the two orgs</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/28/2012 5:20pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118061342.html">SAG-AFTRA enlists zombies to fight Prop. 32</a></span><span class="item-description">Guild schedules Halloween 'zombie lurch' to bolster opposition to measure</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/28/2012 11:17am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118061034.html">DGA urges 'no' vote on Prop. 32</a></span><span class="item-description">Guild says measure would effectively bar unions from political advocacy</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/20/2012 10:40am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118060973.html">SAG-AFTRA to launch Health Mart program</a></span><span class="item-description">Will be available to members, franchised talent agents nationwide</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/18/2012 6:43pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118060714.html">'Fashion' crew exits set over contract dispute</a></span><span class="item-description">Producers of NBC reality series halt shooting after workers walk</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/13/2012 3:30pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118059863.html">Roberta Reardon, co-president, SAG-AFTRA</a></span><span class="item-description">Women's Impact Report 2012: Executives</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/4/2012 2:30pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118060075.html">SAG-AFTRA at six months</a></span><span class="item-description">Merged unions prepare for contract talks, leader elections</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/30/2012 12:45pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118060038.html">IFTA adds quartet to exec committee</a></span><span class="item-description">Epstein, Chartier, O'Shea, Ryan tapped for new board positions</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/28/2012 11:32am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118059952.html">80 leave SAG in voluntary severance program</a></span><span class="item-description">Merger agreement provided that no layoffs would take place</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/27/2012 11:39am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118059948.html">WGA contributes to Actors Fund</a></span><span class="item-description">Guild offers coin from Foreign Levies Program</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/27/2012 10:36am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118059923.html">SAG-AFTRA comes out against Prop 32</a></span><span class="item-description">Org urges its members in CA to vote against measure</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/26/2012 6:56pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118059672.html">Eight elected to WGA West board</a></span><span class="item-description">Members include incumbents Fugate, Goodman, Kiernan</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/21/2012 3:24pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118059378.html">SAG health plan to raise premiums</a></span><span class="item-description">Rising deficit spurs increase for members over 65</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/18/2012 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118058773.html">IATSE ratifies Area Standards deal</a></span><span class="item-description">3-year pact covers work outside LA, NY</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/5/2012 10:36pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118058546.html">Animation Guild ratifies three-year AMPTP pact</a></span><span class="item-description">Vote in 87% favor of new deal</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/31/2012 1:30pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118058103.html">Dick Van Dyke to be feted at SAG Awards</a></span><span class="item-description">Thesp to receive life achievement award</span><span class="item-author">Robert Mitchell</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/21/2012 5:46am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118058097.html">SAG, AFTRA dig into plan merger options</a></span><span class="item-description">Trustees spent four-plus hours talking logistics of combining health and retirement plans</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/20/2012 5:50pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118057339.html">SAG-AFTRA receive new charter</a></span><span class="item-description">AFL-CIO issues official approval of merged union at meeting</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/1/2012 12:45pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056951.html">WGA announces 15 board candidates</a></span><span class="item-description">Guild to elect eight board of directors</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/23/2012 3:18pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056900.html">SAG-AFTRA urges health plan merger</a></span><span class="item-description">Board votes to urge trustees on combination</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/22/2012 3:59pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056893.html">SAG-AFTRA prep for commercial contract proposals</a></span><span class="item-description">National board for meets for second time since merger</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/21/2012 9:20pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056521.html">No post-merger rebrand for SAG Awards</a></span><span class="item-description">January kudocast to be presented by SAG-AFTRA but name stays in place for now</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/12/2012 4:44pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056472.html">Teamsters, IATSE up reality efforts</a></span><span class="item-description">Unions team to organize more shows</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/11/2012 4:57pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056316.html">SAG Awards accepting submissions online</a></span><span class="item-description">Nominees unveiled Dec. 12, awards show set for Jan. 27</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/9/2012 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056240.html">IATSE ratifies three-year contract</a></span><span class="item-description">West Coast members approve pact which includes 2% wage increase</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/3/2012 3:29pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056146.html">Studios, craft unions reach tentative deal</a></span><span class="item-description">Majors, drivers and four other unions come to three-year agreement</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/29/2012 5:32pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118055960.html">SAG-AFTRA approves Cimarron</a></span><span class="item-description">Members can work for the entertainment advertising conglom</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/25/2012 7:15pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118055751.html">NYCCLC honors Reardon</a></span><span class="item-description">SAG-AFTRA co-president receives Distinguished Service Award</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/19/2012 7:26pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118055453.html">Animation Guild reaches tentative deal</a></span><span class="item-description">2,800 in industry covered by contract</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/13/2012 11:14am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118055307.html">SAG-AFTRA makes nice at PGA</a></span><span class="item-description">At 'Produced By' conference, union leaders are cordial, resolute</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/10/2012 5:09pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118054926.html">SAG-AFTRA, labels ink dancer deal</a></span><span class="item-description">Contracts covers performers in music videos</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/1/2012 4:04pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118054762.html">SAG-AFTRA cuts b'cast entry fees</a></span><span class="item-description">Initiation fee for some broadcasters reduced by more than 40%</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">5/30/2012 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118054385.html">White receives new SAG-AFTRA deal</a></span><span class="item-description">Three-year contract for national exec director </span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">5/20/2012 6:15pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118054156.html">SAG-AFTRA opponents nix merger suit</a></span><span class="item-description">Group cites strong merger support as court action dropped</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">5/16/2012 4:09pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118053120.html">SAG-AFTRA warns on music videos</a></span><span class="item-description">May issue 'do not work' order for performers amid stalled talks</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/25/2012 1:36pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118052951.html">IATSE starts ratification push</a></span><span class="item-description">Union touts provisons of new three-year master contract on website</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/21/2012 2:24pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118052941.html">Animators eye unionization at Imageworks chat</a></span><span class="item-description">Three-hour session aims to 'build on momentum'</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/20/2012 6:31pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118052887.html">SAG-AFTRA sets first official meeting</a></span><span class="item-description">National board will meet in Los Angeles on May 19 - 20</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/19/2012 6:39pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118052720.html">SAG-AFTRA exec director to step down</a></span><span class="item-description">Kim Roberts Hedgpeth to leave union on April 30</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/16/2012 3:13pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118052656.html">IATSE deal clears path for production</a></span><span class="item-description">Without new labor pact, some features may have avoided West Coast</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/15/2012 1:26pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118052621.html">Biz poised for labor peace</a></span><span class="item-description">Below-the-line pacts remove potential block to L.A. production</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/13/2012 12:57pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118052552.html">SAG-AFTRA unveils exec committee</a></span><span class="item-description">Howard, Reardon each name 12 to new panel</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/11/2012 8:02pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118052347.html">SAG-AFTRA presidents send welcome message</a></span><span class="item-description">Howard, Reardon say transition will be 'as seamless as possible'</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/5/2012 4:49pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118052181.html">IATSE endorses SAG-AFTRA merger</a></span><span class="item-description">Loeb sends congratulatory messages to orgs</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/2/2012 11:13am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118052152.html">Leverage lift for thesps?</a></span><span class="item-description">It's unclear how much performers will benefit from merger</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/1/2012 4:33pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118052104.html">SAG, AFTRA members approve historic merger</a></span><span class="item-description">Members overwhelmingly approve combo in referendum</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/30/2012 1:36pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118052076.html">SAG, AFTRA vote result nears</a></span><span class="item-description">As of Friday afternoon, separate unions may exist no longer</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/29/2012 5:52pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118052035.html">Judge OK's SAG-AFTRA vote</a></span><span class="item-description">Ruling denies attempt to block merger between unions</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/28/2012 5:06pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118051935.html">IATSE-AMPTP talks on hold</a></span><span class="item-description">Current master contract ends July 31</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/26/2012 5:12pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118051867.html">AFTRA OKs 'do not work' order for videos</a></span><span class="item-description">Move comes in what could be last pre-merger meeting</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/24/2012 5:58pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118051816.html">Simmons sues SAG health, pension plans</a></span><span class="item-description">Exec says he was fired for reporting illegal conduct by other plan execs</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/22/2012 8:35pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118051646.html">Judge cancels SAG-AFTRA hearing</a></span><span class="item-description">Could rule at any time on suit, SAG's motion to dismiss</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/19/2012 12:57pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118051433.html">Pension plan trustee against merger</a></span><span class="item-description">Carlson: Uniting SAG, AFTRA plans would create 'staggering' burden</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/13/2012 6:17pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118051310.html">U.S. labor looks to SAG-AFTRA</a></span><span class="item-description">Proposed merger seen as bellwether of union sentiment across country</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/11/2012 10:11am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118051242.html">SAG pushes merger as vote nears</a></span><span class="item-description">Guild lobbies members as merger opponents continue protests</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/8/2012 6:43pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118051145.html">Unions' Rx: Joint talks with majors</a></span><span class="item-description">Below-the-line unions launch contract negotiations today </span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/7/2012 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118051061.html">SAG, TV Land pact on King Street shows</a></span><span class="item-description">Deal with net's inhouse producer could mean fewer residuals</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/5/2012 8:43am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118050955.html">SAG, AFTRA leadership start robocalls</a></span><span class="item-description">Message from org prexies favors merger</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/1/2012 4:44pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118050834.html">Musicians endorse SAG-AFTRA merger</a></span><span class="item-description">AFM joins Actors' Equity in blessing wedding</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">2/28/2012 2:49pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118050778.html">Amended suit vs. merger seeks trial, damages</a></span><span class="item-description">Opposition aiming to prevent March 30 merger vote count </span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">2/27/2012 3:58pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118050762.html">Union supporters protest Spike series</a></span><span class="item-description">IATSE, Teamsters back effort to organize '1000 Ways to Die'</span><span 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