Point and counterpoint at the SAG contract

By AltBakh

I asked the “Vote Yes” side of the response and Adam Arkin said. Recently, the “Vote No” contingent Justine Bateman wrote an analysis of future depending on how SAG will vote in the tentative TV / theatrical contract. And remember, to get your vote on 09 June should not be sent by FridayAdam is also in the SAG National Board. Justine is in the SAG National Board and served on the Negotiating Committee before the SAG New Majority disbanded.
I think I’m more than accurate. I’ll give some facts and scenariosJustine Bateman For what it’s worth, I sent this to an actor who was struggling with how to vote. Although there is no way I could vote either way, but no to this contract, I’m at a point where you do not tell people to vote one way or another, but just tell them how different voting will be played.
I think this is a proposal for a child. Sounds like you’ve had enough of the arguments on both sides, so I’ll cut to the future scenariosYou can say, I think this is a disastrous agreement (for all unions). There are a lot of things that bothers me about this proposal, but nothing more than the fact that there is no quid pro quo, we are getting nothing in return for giving up so well. This is not what the hand of an adult group. Enough about that, however. In this new proposal, there’s really nothing else, many reversals of many and a “cost of living” raise in the “old media.”
It sucks.He said there are three classes of voters here -. You are doing nothing more than trying to break all these unions and, no, I do not approve this contract. – And the third type of voter looks at this proposal and said: “Fuck you, AMPTP. You want this to just “be” and wants to vote for anything against them, hoping that this action will “do everything better.” – The second type honestly believe that we will “attend to this in two years” and “band together with other unions” become better conditions for the AMPTP (or all of the terms) in New Media.
(Do not worry. I have good news at the end of this.That’s the real truth. Basically, all voters are screwed.
Very likely, right? Meanwhile, “pilot season” becomes almost exclusively NO AFTRA, but not the Union due to the permissions listed in the new contract for media corporations to create labor unions not because of the costs per minute 15k . And “give permission” means that you CAN NOT go if you organize it.(Incidentally, this budget is likely accession to the EU minimum independent film, too. Interesting. That is 30 minutes of programming for $ 450,000. NO production “ramp back up” and continues to this decrease the amount that has been constant over the last decade. This is the stage for the first voter: Contract ratified.
Hundreds of non-union pilots are shot and the few collected are merged entirely with union talent. With the “consent clip gone, its image is suddenly appear in places that had no prior knowledge and no legal leverage to do something about it. Ditto above “trick security.” Etc.The talent of the union does not receive royalties for their work but a great success and after everyone buys a new television with internet connection in them, the public is more noticeable if you’re watching ABC and ABC.com. Children are injured on the set of new media in the absence of any protection measures for children who are in the “Old media” contracts.
Are reminded that AFTRA and SAG Both had the same contract expiration dates and AFTRA decided to go it alone and decided to settle the DGA’s agreement, while SAG was in the midst of negotiations. And this agreement will work just as bad as voter type # 1They realize also that the WGA is, though sympathetic, is not prepared to contemplate another strike so soon after 07/08. Voter second, he quickly pointed out that the DGA and WGA HAD expiration dates thereof and the DGA threw us all under the bus through negotiation during the WGA strike and the establishment of this template useless to us all. You will realize that it takes much time and planning to develop an action labor and suddenly do not find enough “Type 2 voters,” willing to attend this. They include historical characterization. Even if you are miraculously able to triumph over the historical trends in this town and assemble all the unions will realize that the AMPTP NOT take money from your pocket that has allowed to reside there (see under 20 years DVD ago).
Voter And then # 3 is also going to work this out, bad bad contractA fight from hell flow to ensure that the membership does not vote 75% to authorize a strike (rare), and if one is achieved, the new majority will not vote in the meeting room in fact a strike, so that leverage has been for nothing. The third voter will be happy to vote their conscience, but they soon discover that the new majority on the SAG National Board is in no way prepared or willing to walk back to the AMPTP and demand that the concessions were made. At this point I think the AMPTP has the ability to apply only the contract but do not quote me.
Now we are free to establish a new network, new ways of doing business in entertainment, new funding and distribution models, new levels of ownership of our content, etc.The bottom of the distribution pyramid has dissolved with the advent of Internet distribution of media and corporations have lost control of the flow of content. BUT, the good news is that TV and film business is undergoing its most dramatic changes since the beginning of the film.
All our estimates are a model of independent film. Do not give a shit What the AMPTP finally manages to reach an agreement with SAG, we are NOT paying people in any Union State of California just minimal (about $ 100 per day). We are paying for something that people can live inI have a production company (www.fm78.tv) with my mates and we like, for example, that the television model where early sponsor funded the entire episode or series. We have established distribution agreements with all major players in the Internet distribution and a distribution list A and a power of public relations with high film ready for the shows with the same effort they give to post on film or tape TV broadcast premieres. So today we are launching their own sponsors to fund our content script that would otherwise have led to NBC or HBO.
What I mean by this is that the real story here is the massive shift of entertainment is going through the Renaissance and the idea just on the other side of this change. Will not only act, but also know-how at least one of the following: build a website, Final Cut editing, writing, directing, knows how to deal with sponsors, know how to grow a crazy social networks in the following have relationships with bloggers, be able to reach distribution sites and Internet-ad revenue deals closing money back. The actors will no longer be able to make a living as actors only, but will have to perform several tasks. You have to bring more to the party
It is historicI think it’s the most exciting time to be in Entertainment Since the film began.
Adam Arkin Justine Bateman has chosen to focus on three types of voters in the two possible outcomes of this voting agreement. She clearly does not like the deal but not really trying to urge a “no”
She suggests that the AMPTP will ultimately impose a contract – and not mention that we are again being put out of sync with AFTRA and other unions, leaving SAG to negotiate on their own (and last row) in the futureInstead, she writes that even if the contract is rejected, the SAG will not be able to improve the offer.
She is saying, I think, that a “no” are not going to get any better and probably significantly worse
As Justin wrote, “it takes much time and planning to develop industrial action,” however, until President Rosenberg, also an outspoken critic of the agreement, said he does not know how he would vote on a strike if the contract is rejected. What does that say about the planUrging members of SAG to lower the real benefits of this contract without a good strategy to achieve a much better deal is unwise – and carries a tremendous risk. That’s why those of us supporting a YES vote have insisted that voting “no” is not a plan.
She concludes that the three types will suffer no matter how the vote turns out. And what about the three types of voters identified Justine? I do not think the exchange rate that is drawn is going to happen as quickly or completely, as she suggests, but I really admire the efforts of Justine to adapt and expand creatively. His vision diminishes the importance of this contract, in any case to focus on the future predicted that the AMPTP is marginalized in favor of the new entrepreneurs, I will have to wear many hats – including the actor – to survive. That’s exciting, and as an early adopter of course, I think his voice has a valuable place in the dialogue that we are faced with the transformation of our industry, regardless of the pace
Meanwhile, our ability to provide for ourselves and our families is still firmly rooted in television and film work and I do not see that change dramatically in the short term – certainly not in the two years of this contract. Some see a quick death “old media”, while others see the life line of professional actors depend for some time to come. Many of those opposed to this agreement are the revolution, while supporters see the evolution. But one thing is clear, here and now: SAG members all have an important decision to make, and the outcome of this voting agreement will profoundly affect us allIf any of us can predict the future with certainty, there would be no need for a debate.
This means real money in the pockets of the agents who need to pay bills and qualify for basic health insurance and pensions. With a deeply challenging year behind us, we can direct our full efforts to strengthen our relations with AFTRA and unions in the industry to maximize our ability to negotiate in 2011 and beyondWe will end a year of uncertainty costly to ensure that SAG members to work again with the real benefits of this contract offer. Not only will it create more SAG jobs, with increased pay, waste, and benefits – also affirm the jurisdiction of the SAG in the new media and sets the payments as necessary for exposure of our film and television line of work. That’s why I think it can and should vote YES. Here the plan is clear.
It is my belief that greater unity is essential if we turn challenges into opportunities of the futureI disagree. That is why we must work together to create intelligent strategic union representation for all professional artists. Although we disagree on the pace and the final scope of the changes ahead, it is nevertheless clear that change is coming. It is “beyond” the party offering some sort of agreement between Justine and me. Many of those opposed to this agreement have suggested that the goal of working collaboratively with our colleagues from the unions is naive and simplistic.