SAG/AFTRA MERGE IN A NEW OFFICE IN NYC

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For many the merger of SAG/AFTRA was a long journey home.
 Many actors from the past years before the unions were available lost wages with out seeking residuals and this to many actors was a a life changer as they didn't always receive the full benefits from their works. Congress in 1935 passed the
 National Labor Relations Act.

This was the beginning of the rights for creativity to be protected. American labor unions Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation Of Television and Radio Artist’s both formed in the 1930’s

Thus creating a stronger protection of artist. It had been a long time dream to many to see both of the unions unite .On the opening day of the NewYork offices located across from lincoln center with breathtaking views open designed and yet closed off glass spaces with modern updates. Designed by the architectural firm from La. called AREA .
Tours were enjoyed and refreshment were served..

I had a chance to speak with the sag president Ken Howard a long time actor and former
 Yale student whom said this merger was “ A Good One” and I knew he meant that as he's been an advocate for many actors and even took the time during the open house to
 meet and greet members.

Many other delegates from Sag Aftra were on board also to meet and greet the members during the open house. And the Nyc. local chapter president
 Micheal Hodge even recalled a work he had done early on in his career
that is still playing on netflix.

So many stories and a long time history in the arts and this new space ,
place and time which will live on long term to fight for the rights of artists
in the entertainment business.
The unions stand strong.