The Joint Policy Committee, LLC (“JPC”) reached an agreement with the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (“SAG-AFTRA”) on the 2019 Commercials Contract and Audio Commercials Contract on April 2, 2019. The deal, led by Reed Smith partner and Chief Negotiator, Stacy Marcus, now moves into its next stages and will be voted on by members of SAG-AFTRA after being unanimously approved by SAG-AFTRA’s National Board. The memoranda including more information released by The JPC is available here. The key goals of the 2019 negotiations, set to be accomplished during the new 3-year term of April 1, 2019 – March 31, 2022, are 1) innovation; 2) leveling the playing field between signatories and non-signatories; and 3) simplification. Click here to read more on our client alert summarizing the most significant changes made to the Commercials Contract (the “Contract”) to achieve these goals. Innovation The…
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