SAG/AFTRA And WGA Case Study
Video Case
1. You can imagine what it would be like to try to get a job as an actor on Hollywood. What role might a union play in helping you find a job, negotiate a contract, and otherwise look out for your interests? You might look on the SAG/AFTRA and WGA Web sites for more information.
Answer: The web site gave me much information. I was not aware of how important union is to actors. The union will play a major role with assisting an actor with getting a good job. The first step the will make should working condition are proper, help place you in roles which your skills and talent fit. They can assist with negotiating the right salaries. I see this role as mangers who assure his client is taking care. Theses services are not implement without your enrollment as a union …show more content…
member. The SAG, AFTRA and the WGA have the same purpose of the actor interest but they serve different areas: If your work is done on film The SGA will assist you. The AFTRA will assist those who perform in live theatre. The WGA is for those who write. The entire list serves a very import role and each has the actor as the main goal.
2.
What issues might actors, performers, and writers have that others workers may not?
The one issue that comes to mind is consistent work. This is a field where the projects usually don’t last that long. The big checks are talked about but what not shared is that check has to go very far. I’m sure if a poll question is taking to select a job of appearing in a movie verse working at post office most will select the movie because it more of a glamour job. Realistic the post office job will be a better employment.
Even with the union actors will still face many problems not shared. Other issues will be they have to continuing to apply for roles and other jobs. I have heard the term Samuel L Jackson is one of the hardest working men in show business. He reports he not doing this because he like being on the movie screen, it done because he has to continue to working to feed his family. The entertainment business is an area that not really understood. These jobs are base on the selling the project. You are depending on the fans paying to see your craft, movie or play. Actors, performers and writers will continue to have to fight for jobs due to there’s not many parts
available.
3. What is the general attitude in your class toward labor unions? Are there many union workers in your town? Where do you see labor unions gaining strength in the future?
The general attitude about unions is we feel that they really don’t help. With all of the problems happening today why do we have a union? It was mention why are so many people loosing there jobs, where the support from these unions. Everybody attitude about anything related to a union is that the expectation is different from what we assumed.
I’m aware of the plumbers union, the social workers union, truck drivers and the teachers union. Unions are not as poplar as they were when I was growing up. I recall the union conversation would come up every week.
Before they can gain strength the memberships need to grow. Employees and families need to go back to supporting the union. Share how a new devised policies and plan will be put in place to improve. Give both the employer and employee equal opportunity to grow. I personal feel the union will be able to open more doors, secure more opportunity and create better working environments in the future. This is where I see labor union gain strength for the future.
1. You can imagine what it would be like to try to get a job as an actor on Hollywood. What role might a union play in helping you find a job, negotiate a contract, and otherwise look out for your interests? You might look on the SAG/AFTRA and WGA Web sites for more information.
Answer: The web site gave me much information. I was not aware of how important union is to actors. The union will play a major role with assisting an actor with getting a good job. The first step the will make should working condition are proper, help place you in roles which your skills and talent fit. They can assist with negotiating the right salaries. I see this role as mangers who assure his client is taking care. Theses services are not implement without your enrollment as a union …show more content…
member. The SAG, AFTRA and the WGA have the same purpose of the actor interest but they serve different areas: If your work is done on film The SGA will assist you. The AFTRA will assist those who perform in live theatre. The WGA is for those who write. The entire list serves a very import role and each has the actor as the main goal.
2.
What issues might actors, performers, and writers have that others workers may not?
The one issue that comes to mind is consistent work. This is a field where the projects usually don’t last that long. The big checks are talked about but what not shared is that check has to go very far. I’m sure if a poll question is taking to select a job of appearing in a movie verse working at post office most will select the movie because it more of a glamour job. Realistic the post office job will be a better employment.
Even with the union actors will still face many problems not shared. Other issues will be they have to continuing to apply for roles and other jobs. I have heard the term Samuel L Jackson is one of the hardest working men in show business. He reports he not doing this because he like being on the movie screen, it done because he has to continue to working to feed his family. The entertainment business is an area that not really understood. These jobs are base on the selling the project. You are depending on the fans paying to see your craft, movie or play. Actors, performers and writers will continue to have to fight for jobs due to there’s not many parts
available.
3. What is the general attitude in your class toward labor unions? Are there many union workers in your town? Where do you see labor unions gaining strength in the future?
The general attitude about unions is we feel that they really don’t help. With all of the problems happening today why do we have a union? It was mention why are so many people loosing there jobs, where the support from these unions. Everybody attitude about anything related to a union is that the expectation is different from what we assumed.
I’m aware of the plumbers union, the social workers union, truck drivers and the teachers union. Unions are not as poplar as they were when I was growing up. I recall the union conversation would come up every week.
Before they can gain strength the memberships need to grow. Employees and families need to go back to supporting the union. Share how a new devised policies and plan will be put in place to improve. Give both the employer and employee equal opportunity to grow. I personal feel the union will be able to open more doors, secure more opportunity and create better working environments in the future. This is where I see labor union gain strength for the future.