ACTRA, SAG-AFTRA team up to promote production under union contracts

TORONTO and LOS ANGELES – The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) has expanded its strategic alliance with fellow performers union Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) to tackle non-union production in North America.The initiative calls for cooperation between the two unions in ensuring employers live up to their commitment to produce only under a union agreement. Initial activities will include North American wide outreach, research and communications efforts to attract new signatory agencies by demonstrating the value of producing with union performers.“As our industry changes and grows we see new opportunities for...