Behind The Scenes: Let's Talk Unions with SAG-AFTRA
Tue, Oct 29
|Virtual Event
Your chance to have a real conversation with and about the Screen Actors Guild
When & WHERE
Oct 29, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT
Virtual Event
DETAILS
Join us for a very special event!
Whether you are a card carrying member of SAG-AFTRA, a non-union performer, or fi-core; every actor has plenty of opinions about the Screen Actors Guild and their relationship with it. It's time we break through the misinformation and have a real conversation with people who work within the union itself.
That's why we've invited Shaine Griffin, Director of Contract Strategic Initiatives & Podcasts at SAG-AFTRA, and two of her colleagues to join us for an intimate conversation about all things SAG-AFTRA. This is your opportunity to get a better understanding of how the union works (and doesn't work), the union's role within the commercial community, how they pursue their directives, and SAG's relationship with their members.
Especially with the Commercial Contract once again up for renegotiations and the W&Ws right around the corner, it is the perfect time to get informed about what is happening in your industry, ask any questions you have regarding commercials, your place within the union, or anything else you may be curious about. This event is open to both union and non-union members as both voices are crutial to the conversation.
We are incredibly excited to present you with this opportunity! Quite often SAG can feel overwhelming, intimidating, and unapproachable. Even if you have a question or want to get more involved, how do you start and who can you talk to? Many times it's just easier not to engage at all. This event is a huge opportunity to finally have access to real people at SAG who genuinely want to connect. They want to hear from you, answer your querries and share their passion. Make sure you join us for this super engaging and informative night!
*DISCLAIMER: While these folks are happy to talk about the W&Ws and answer your questions, they are not the commercial contract staff.
As such they are not able to go into specific contract language, etc.
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Bios:
Shaine Griffin, Director of Contract Strategic Initiatives & Podcasts
Shaine Griffin is the Director of Contract Strategic Initiatives & Podcasts at SAG-AFTRA and comes to this work with a real passion for supporting talent. Since 2017, Shaine has been working to help increase union commercial opportunity through SAG-AFTRA's AdsGoUnion commercial organizing initiative, where she has focused on building performer solidarity, member engagement, Â and fostering other strategic relationships throughout the industry. Shaine also spearheaded the creation of the groundbreaking SAG-AFTRA Influencer Agreement, ensuring that this type of advertising work is also covered under a SAG-AFTRA agreement. Shaine brings to her work experience in labor organizing, community organizing and business affairs.
Armand Vasquez, Associate Strategist, Contract Strategic Initiatives & Podcasts
Armand Vasquez is the Associate Strategist of Contract Strategic Initiatives & Podcasts in Los Angeles, California. A former SAG-AFTRA member for 10 years, Armand primarily worked as an On-Camera Principal Performer in numerous national and Spanish language commercials. He was an active volunteer from 2015-2022, serving four times as a convention delegate, a member of the Commercial Performers Committee, both the National and LA Local organizing committees, the National Government Review Committee, the Editorial Committee, and he was the first-ever Chair of the National Latino Committee. In 2020, he was a Field Director for the Biden/Harris campaign, working in the Detroit suburbs. He joined SAG-AFTRA as a staff person in the winter of 2023.Â
Mike C. Nelson - Actor
Mike C. Nelson is an actor that came to LA at the geriatric age of 30, started auditioning at 32 and joined Sag-Aftra at 33. He has done around 100 National commercials for many brands including the Dr. Rick turning into your parents ads for Progressive. He has been a recurring guest star on the Apple Plus show, Shrinking as well as the ABC hit sitcom, Blackish. Mike has been in some recent films including Invaders from Proxima B, The Mortuary Collection and Bullitt County. In 2021, Mike fulfilled a dream by being a contestant on Jeopardy where he became a 3-time Champion.
**REMINDER:
Our guests are working professionals and sometimes have last minute changes in their schedules. Because of this, the date of the event is subject to change and will be rescheduled, if needed.
This is a private event, only open to members.
FREE for OG and ELITE Members - $75 for ESSENTIAL and PREMIUM Members