October 16, 2009 - SAG and AFTRA, along with the Joint Policy Committee on Broadcast Talent Union Relations on behalf of the two industry organizations, the AAAA and the ANA, announced that the current AFTRA Non-Broadcast/Industrial Code and SAG Industrial & Educational Contract, have been extended for 18 months.   Both contracts were to expire on 10/29/09, but with this agreement, the expiration date has been extended to April 30, 2011.

There is no increase in session or residual rates, however, the new agreements include a 0.5% increase in P&H//H&R fund contribution rates to 15.3%.  The new P&H/H&R rates are effective as of November 1, 2009.

The announcement is also accompanied by a clarification that work produced under these contracts is not (and never was) intended for the production of commercials.

Further details regarding the new agreements are available on the SAG and AFTRA websites.

If you have any questions, please contact TEAM's Director of Labor Relations, Kat Krone, or your TEAM Payroll Coordinator.

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