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Ken Howard Elected to AFL-CIO Executive Council
9 November 2009 5:11 PM, PST | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Recently elected SAG national president Ken Howard has been voted onto the executive council of the AFL-CIO.
Howard, whose term on the council extends until the summer of 2013, fills a seat vacated by his former Screen Actors Guild president Alan Rosenberg.
“I am looking forward to advancing the interests of SAG members and the millions of workers the AFL-CIO represents through its member unions.” »
- Daniel Frankel
Rosenberg v. SAG: Court of Appeal Implies Appeal May be Moot
12 October 2009 7:41 AM, PDT | Digital Media Law | See recent Digital Media Law news »
Alan Rosenberg is no longer president of SAG, nor even a national board member, but his lawsuit against his own union drags on pointlessly. Believe it or not, he’s still trying to undo Doug Allen’s firing, the appointment of David White, the ratification of the TV/theatrical contract and, no doubt, the discovery of a new ring around Saturn. That last is probably a particularly bitter blow for the ex-president.
Rosenberg and his fellow Membership First plaintiffs 1st VP Anne-Marie-Johnson and board members Diane Ladd and Kent McCord might see some reason to continue the charade, but the Court of Appeal is apparently more skeptical: in a one-paragraph letter to counsel last week, the court asked both sides’ lawyers to be prepared to discuss at oral argument whether the appeal is moot, given that the SAG board reaffirmed Allen’s dismissal and White’s appointment, and the membership »
- jhandel@att.net (Jonathan Handel)
SAG: Four Hardline Horsemen in the National Board Room
27 September 2009 3:29 PM, PDT | Digital Media Law | See recent Digital Media Law news »
Thursday’s SAG election was a victory for the moderate coalition. Yet, strangely enough, the leaders of the losing hardline faction will all find seats on the national board, and will continue to be a shadow government within the union’s Hollywood board—a board on which none of the key moderate leaders will be voting members.
Yes, the moderates (Unite for Strength (Ufs) / Usan / Rbd / independents) won the national offices – President and Secretary-Treasurer – and picked up additional national board seats and many on the Hollywood board as well. But with SAG, the story is never simple.
In fact, paradoxically, 1st VP and failed Membership First presidential candidate Anne-Marie Johnson will probably continue as 1st VP, ex-president Alan Rosenberg will almost certainly be back on the national board in a matter of days despite winning only an alternate seat, Mf leader David Joliffe will probably be on the Hollywood board »
- jhandel@att.net (Jonathan Handel)
SAG Moderates Celebrate Election Victory
25 September 2009 2:36 PM, PDT | Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news »
Days after winning an Emmy award, character actor Ken Howard has been elected president of the Screen Actors Guild. Howard, a member of the moderate Unite for Strength faction of the union, was swept into office amid an apparent backlash against the more militant Membership First group. Other Ufs candidates won a majority of the 22 seats on the 69-member national board that were at stake in the union election. Howard defeated actress Anne-Marie Johnson, a staunch supporter of outgoing President Alan Rosenberg. Both she and Rosenberg had sued the union after moderates on the board forced out the union's executive director and chief negotiator, Doug Allen. Their lawsuit is still pending. The two also opposed a contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers that was overwhelmingly approved by members. At a news conference following announcement of the election results, Howard said his first task will be to reach out to leaders of sister unions to discuss joint bargaining strategies for the next round of negotiations. Current contracts expire in 2011. He also called for the union's membership to heal the wide breach that has developed within it over the past year. "Despite the sharp differences that those of us active in guild affairs sometimes have over strategy and tactics," he said, "we need to continually remind ourselves that we're all on the same team, fighting for the same thing -- and by pulling together, we'll only grow stronger." »
SAG Moderates Win Presidency, Secr. + Additional 4 Natl Seats
24 September 2009 6:39 PM, PDT | Digital Media Law | See recent Digital Media Law news »
In a victory for the SAG moderate coalition (Unite for Strength / Usan / independents), the Ufs candidates for president, Ken Howard, and secretary, Amy Aquino, won the union's national offices.
However, the election was close: Howard's total was slightly less than the two hardline candidates added together (Anne-Marie Johnson and Seymour Cassel) and Aquino's was slightly more than that of incumbent Connie Stevens. So the union is still very divided, and Howard acknowledged that the results were not a landslide and that the union is very divided, while saying that he planned to reach out to Mf supporters.
On the national board, the moderates showed strength as well: They picked up 4 of 11 seats in Hollywood and held all of the NY and regional (Rbd) seats. I estimate that this brings the moderate's board majority to around 60%, vs. 40% for Mf, but that's a very rough calculation and I'm not sure at this point. »
- jhandel@att.net (Jonathan Handel)
Betty White: Another reason to celebrate the glorious Golden Girl
16 September 2009 9:42 AM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Betty White's banner year continues. First the 87-year-old Golden Girl won raves for playing the naughty grandma in The Proposal (the strip club scene was very fun, but our favorite bit was her dance in the woods). And now the Screen Actors Guild is giving White its top honor, a Lifetime Achievement Award, at a Jan. 23 ceremony. SAG president Alan Rosenberg said: "Whether creating some of television's most indelible characters, plunging into film roles with joyous gusto or perfecting the art of the quip as a television panelist and host, Betty White has entertained audiences with her impeccable comic timing and remarkable wit for more than 60 years." In honor of that impeccable comic timing, we'd like to use this news as an excuse to offer one of our favorite Golden Girls moments. I'll say it thrice -- just try to get this jingle out of your head! »
- Wendy Mitchell
White Lands Screen Actor Guild's Top Honour
15 September 2009 3:01 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Golden Girls star Betty White is to be honoured with a Life Achievement Award at the Screen Actors Guild Awards next year.
White will be handed the 46th annual accolade for her work in TV and film and her humanitarian accomplishments.
Screen Actors Guild National President Alan Rosenberg says, "Whether creating some of television's most indelible characters, plunging into film roles with joyous gusto or perfecting the art of the quip as a television panellist and host, Betty White has entertained audiences with her impeccable comic timing and remarkable wit for more than 60 years.
"Her lifelong devotion to the welfare of animals, manifested in her work as an author, producer and philanthropist, is further evidence of her tremendous humanity and meaningful contributions in so many important areas. The Screen Actors Guild is honoured to celebrate Betty White's extraordinary achievements over the course of an exemplary life." »
Betty White to Receive Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award
15 September 2009 12:15 PM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
I have added the first award for 2009 to the database as the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) announced today that Betty White will receive the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment at the 2010 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, January 23, 2010, at 8 p.m. Et/Pt, 7 p.m. Ct and 6 p.m. Mt. In making today's announcement, Screen Actors Guild National President Alan Rosenberg said, "Whether creating some of television's most indelible characters, plunging into film roles with joyous gusto or perfecting the art of the quip as a television panelist and host, Betty White has entertained audiences with her impeccable comic timing and remarkable wit for more than sixty years. Her lifelong devotion to the welfare of animals, manifest in her work as an author, producer and philanthropist, is further evidence of her tremendous humanity and meaningful contributions in so many important areas. Screen Actors »
- Brad Brevet
Betty White To Receive Life Achievement Honor At The SAG Awards
15 September 2009 6:41 AM, PDT | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »
Veteran actress Betty White is set to be honored with the 2009 Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award for her career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment.
The 87-year-old has been chosen to receive the honor for her over five decades of film and TV fruitful career and her devotion to animals, working with a number of animal organizations.
SAG National President Alan Rosenberg said, "Whether creating some of television's most indelible characters, plunging into film roles with joyous gusto or perfecting the art of the quip as a television panelist and host, Betty White has entertained audiences with her impeccable comic timing and remarkable wit for more than sixty years."
"Her lifelong devotion to the welfare of animals, manifest in her work as an author, producer and philanthropist, is further evidence of her tremendous humanity and meaningful contributions in so many important areas."
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SAG Announces Officer Candidates
10 August 2009 5:43 PM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Four candidates are seeking to replace two-term SAG president Alan Rosenberg.
Seymour Cassel, Ken Howard, Anne-Marie Johnson and Asmar Muhammad make up the list of candidates running for president of the Screen Actors Guild.
The four candidates, announced Monday, are seeking to replace two-term SAG president Alan Rosenberg, who notably opposed the guild’s widely ratified feature-primetime deal and chose not to seek a third term in order to clear the way for fellow Membership First candidate Johnson.
For his part, Cassel&r... »
- Michael Speier
Johnson, Not Rosenberg, to Run for SAG President
27 July 2009 11:41 AM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Will be the official Membership First candidate.
By Amy Kaufman
After a tumultuous four-year term as the head of the Screen Actors Guild, Alan Rosenberg is stepping aside to make way for official presidential candidate Anne-Marie Johnson on the Membership First ticket.
Last month, Rosenberg said he was running for a third two-year term but now believes Johnson would prove to be a better candidate. Rosenberg led the opposition to SAG's feature-primetime deal -- a deal that 78 percent of the Guild's members ratified.
J... »
- Lew Harris
Taylor Hackford Elected DGA President; SAG, WGA Slates Set
27 July 2009 8:45 AM, PDT | Movieline | See recent Movieline news »
Ray helmer Taylor Hackford was elected president of the Directors Guild of America over the weekend, replacing Michael Apted and thus setting one-third of the players who will duel with the studios when the next round of union contract negotiations begins in 2011. The Writers Guild and SAG are running a little hotter with their own races, with John Wells battling hardliner Elias Davis on the writers' side and Anne-Marie Johnson taking over Alan Rosenberg's post atop the Membership First slate. Play nice, all! [THR] »
Rosenberg v. SAG Lawsuit Reply Brief Filed
24 July 2009 11:20 AM, PDT | Digital Media Law | See recent Digital Media Law news »
The appeal grinds on. SAG president Alan Rosenberg and three other Membership First hardliners (1st VP Anne-Marie Johnson and board members Diane Ladd and Kent McCord) filed their reply brief earlier this week.
I'm told there will be oral argument (unscheduled as yet). That'll drive up the price to SAG of this nonsense by probably about $5,000 more: I'd imagine several attorneys for a mock practice session for several hours, then two attorneys for oral argument for a half day or so. Members' dues money at work, thanks to MembershipFirst.
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- jhandel@att.net (Jonathan Handel)
SAG President’s Anti-sag Suit Continues
5 July 2009 11:35 PM, PDT | Digital Media Law | See recent Digital Media Law news »
For those who like keeping up with legal dockets, SAG a few days ago filed its Respondent’s Brief in the appeals court case that stems from the lawsuit filed by SAG president Alan Rosenberg and three other Membership First hardliners (1st VP Anne-Marie Johnson and board members Diane Ladd and Kent McCord) against their own union.
Rosenberg et al will shortly file another brief, then (as I’ve previously outlined) there may be oral argument and then there will ultimately be a decision. But that’s just on the appeal. The case also proceeds in the lower court as well, and will probably continue to do so regardless of the outcome in the appellate court. Not that there’s any good reason for this case to continue in either court . . .
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- jhandel@att.net (Jonathan Handel)
SAG Lawsuit Still Grinds On; Court Denies SAG’s Motion to Dismiss Appeal
15 June 2009 4:47 PM, PDT | Digital Media Law | See recent Digital Media Law news »
As I previously reported, SAG’s counsel in late May filed a motion to dismiss the appeal by SAG president Alan Rosenberg and three other Membership First hardliners (1st VP Anne-Marie Johnson and board members Diane Ladd and Kent McCord) of a Superior Court order that denied their application for a temporary restraining order. On June 5—just days before the new TV/theatrical contracts were ratified—Rosenberg et al. filed a brief opposing the motion to dismiss.
Unfortunately, the Court of Appeals on June 9 issued a one-sentence order denying the motion to dismiss, presumably meaning that the appeal is too complex to be decided without oral argument (or, at least, full briefing). So, the appeal grinds on. Rosenberg et al. previously filed their brief in the appeal. SAG’s responsive brief is due July 1. Thereafter, Rosenberg et al. get to file a reply brief, and then there will probably be oral argument at some point. »
- jhandel@att.net (Jonathan Handel)
Strike Averted: SAG Ratifies Contract
10 June 2009 2:32 PM, PDT | newsinfilm.com | See recent newsinfilm news »
On Tuesday, the membership in the Screen Actors Guild voted to ratify a new two year contract with the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). About 35% of the 110,000 SAG members in good standing cast a vote in the 78% “Yes” to 22% “No” decision.
The new contract will expire in May 2011 at roughly the same time as the contracts signed by the Writers Guild (WGA) and the Directors Guild (DGA). The three guilds hope their unification two years from now will provide extra leverage at the negotiating table for growing issues like new media.
Negotiations have been off and on for 18 months, leaving Hollywood waiting to see if discussions would deteriorate into a possible repeat of the WGA 100-day strike. One opponent of the new contract and a vocal supporter of a strike was SAG President Alan Rosenberg, who was outvoted by the more moderate members of the governing board. »
- Jeff Leins
SAG Votes Overwhelmingly "Yes"
10 June 2009 2:36 AM, PDT | Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news »
Ending a year-long, bitter stalemate, the membership of the Screen Actors Guild has voted overwhelmingly to ratify a two-year contract with film and TV producers. The vote was 78 percent in favor, 22 percent opposed. More than 35 percent of the 110,000 members of the union took part in the voting, above average for such votes. The schismatic divisions within the union remained evident even after the results were tallied. In a statement, SAG National Executive Director David White praised the outcome, saying, "This decisive vote gets our members back to work with immediate pay raises and puts SAG in a strong position for the future." On the other hand, SAG President Alan Rosenberg, who led the opposition to the contract, observed tartly that the membership had "decided to work under the terms of this contract that many of us ... believe to be devastatingly unsatisfactory." Both sides said that talks ought to begin at once with sister unions in the industry to prepare a strategy for 2011 negotiations. (However, some commentators have warned that in two years the issue of new media residuals, the primary issue dividing the union members, is likely to remain moot as new media continue to fracture the network audience and the industry's conglomerates are forced to exchange "new media dimes for broadcast dollars." Some have warned that far from becoming a source of new riches, the Internet could wreak the same devastation to broadcasting that it already has to newspapers.) Despite the outcome of the SAG vote, Rosenberg surprisingly used the occasion to announce that he would seek a third term this fall. On his blog, entertainment attorney Jonathan Handel commented that Rosenberg is likely to face "an uphill climb, especially if the moderates/independents put forward a high-profile candidate, such as James Cromwell, who has been rumored to be considering a run." »
Screen Actors Guild Agrees Deal With Studios
10 June 2009 1:11 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Officials at the Screen Actors Guild have voted in favour of a new deal with Hollywood's major studios after almost a year of tense negotiations over pay.
Members agreed on a new two-year-deal that would cover payment for films and TV shows, but not the internet appearances - which was one of the main points of contention throughout negotiations.
The deal will raise actors' pay by 3 per cent as part of the agreed $105 million (£64 million) package of benefits.
In April, both parties shook hands over a new agreement - while A-list stars George Clooney and Tom Hanks urged their fellow union members to get behind the deal.
However, despite the agreement going through, Screen Actors Guild President Alan Rosenberg has shown his disapproval for the terms - dismissing it as "devastatingly unsatisfactory".
Rosenberg, who is also an actor, has called on his members to prepare themselves for another battle with studios when the deal ends in 2011. »
SAG TV/Theatrical Contract Ratified Overwhelmingly, 78%-22%
9 June 2009 6:01 PM, PDT | Digital Media Law | See recent Digital Media Law news »
In a stunning defeat for the hardline Membership First faction, SAG's TV/theatrical contract passed overwhelmingly, by a 78%-22% margin (almost 4 to 1), those numbers according to the guild. Variety first reported the story, prior to the guild's announcement, with a 1% difference in the numbers.
Significantly, even in the faction's stronghold, the Hollywood division, the vote was an enormous 71% to 29% in favor, or almost 3 to 1. In NY, it was 86% to 14%, and in the regions it was 89% to 11%. There was a large turnout—35% of eligible members voted, far above the typical 20%-25%. The ballots went out to 110,000 paid-up members.
It's an amazing end to an almost 12 month stalemate, and calls into question the faction's ability to make any headway in the upcoming SAG board elections. On the contrary, the results suggest that the moderate Unite for Strength faction should make significant gains. That's because only Membership First will be defending seats in Hollywood, »
- jhandel@att.net (Jonathan Handel)
Report on SAG NY Town Hall Meeting
2 June 2009 5:22 PM, PDT | Digital Media Law | See recent Digital Media Law news »
SAG held a town hall meeting in NY last night to provide information re the TV/theatrical contract. It comes a bit late in the process, since the ballots are due back in the mail by next Tuesday, June 9. That means that the last day to reliably mail the ballots is probably Friday, or even Thursday, depending on your faith in the Usps and its vagaries. It also means that we have probably seen the end of the multitude of pro and con videos deployed on the SAG website, Membership First website, and YouTube.
Variety reports the turnout was slim—about 100 actors. SAGWatch infers, accurately I think, that most people have already voted and would have little reason to attend an informational meeting at this point.
The Variety report notes that attendees included SAG interim Ned David White, President Alan Rosenberg, Mf-ers 1st VP Anne-Marie Johnson and Scott Wilson, while »
- jhandel@att.net (Jonathan Handel)
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