Movies | February 08, 2012 | 3 comments

Is The SAG-AFTRA Meger Good For Hollywood?

source: http://www.showbizsandbox.com/2012/02/06/showbiz-sandbox-135-is-the-sag-aftra-merger-good-fo...

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Jonathan Handel, a contributing editor at The Hollywood Reporter and an entertainment attorney, details the history of SAG and AFTRA, explaining why two of Hollywood's largest unions might want to merge and what it all means for the entertainment industry.
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3 comments // Is The SAG-AFTRA Meger Good For Hollywood?

  • dawilliams
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      dawilliams  

    • This merger is terrible. Especially for SAG. The only people who will benefit from this merger are the managers who will make a living off the back of mostly unemployed Actors. VOTE NO ON MERGER!

    • 3 months ago
  • sperlingreich
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      sperlingreich  
    • dawilliams:

      I'm not trying to pick a fight here, but am very curious as to why you think the merger is not a good idea. Are there specific reasons that SAG and AFTRA members should know about? When you mention that managers will make a living off the merger, do you mean talent managers?

      I'm not a member of either union, but as someone who works in the entertainment industry, am wondering what the main issues against a merger might be.

    • 3 months ago
  • mgiltz
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      mgiltz  

    • The two major actors unions will probably merge this year. I for one think this will push AFTRA to get a little gutsier in pushing for a bigger piece of the pie when it comes to digital. Handel knows all the players and lays out the issues well.

    • 4 months ago
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