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197. How We Got Here: The Tentative Contract Step-by-Step with SAG Negotiating Committee Members (and fellow actors) Charlie Bodin & Kevin E. West
Nov 22, 2023
SAG Negotiating Committee members Charlie Bodin and Kevin E. West discuss their journey through the tentative contract, covering diverse topics like negotiating with AMPTP, using AI in the contract, and the need for rules and containment regarding digital replicas. They also delve into the dynamics and setting of negotiation meetings, emphasizing the importance of representation and educating members about the contract.
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- The SAG contract achieved significant gains, including breaking patterns on minimums, increasing background performer rates, and improving pension caps for the first time in 43 years.
- The negotiation process required the dedication and unity of SAG members and staff, including volunteers who participated in protests and pickets. The contributions of SAG staff in drafting the contract and advocating for members were essential.
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Overview of the Negotiation Process
The podcast episode features a discussion with Kevin West and Charlie Bowden, who were members of the SAG negotiating committee. They provide insights into the process of negotiating the SAG contract, taking listeners through the step-by-step process from tentative agreement to strike and back to the table. They discuss the challenges faced, the importance of unity within the committee, and the intense last-minute negotiations. The volunteer nature of their involvement is highlighted, along with the sacrifices made by representatives from different locals across the United States.
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