Click to read full mission statement.<\/a><\/p>\n[\/tt_section_title][vc_single_image image=”4262″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css_animation=”fadeInUp”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1447174648075{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][tt_icon_block show_icon=”yes” icon_style=”icon-default” icon_type=”flat-icon” icon_position=”icon-position-left” icon_color_option=”custom-color” flat_icon=”flaticon-home166″ icon_color=”#fd5a25″ title=”Union Strong”]Our power and effectiveness depends upon the active participation, commitment and solidarity\u00a0<\/span>of our Atlanta Local members. Strong local unions exist when the membership is informed, educated and active.[\/tt_icon_block][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][tt_icon_block show_icon=”yes” icon_style=”icon-default” icon_type=”flat-icon” icon_position=”icon-position-left” icon_color_option=”custom-color” title=”Union Smart” icon_color=”#fd5a25″ flat_icon=”flaticon-graduate37″]Educating Atlanta local members on contracts, safety, and professional skills creates empowered workers that can better navigate and fully engage in their own careers.[\/tt_icon_block][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][tt_icon_block show_icon=”yes” icon_style=”icon-default” icon_type=”flat-icon” icon_position=”icon-position-left” icon_color_option=”custom-color” title=”Union Safe” icon_color=”#fd5a25″ flat_icon=”flaticon-warning38″]Whether it’s physical protections or harassment and assault in the workplace, performer safety is a top priority. We fully support and promote all national SAG-AFTRA initiatives to keep performers safe both on and off set.[\/tt_icon_block][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1447174648075{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][tt_icon_block show_icon=”yes” icon_style=”icon-default” icon_type=”flat-icon” icon_position=”icon-position-left” icon_color_option=”custom-color” title=”Union Solutions” icon_color=”#fd5a25″ flat_icon=”flaticon-tick8″]Providing practical solutions\u00a0that meet the current climate of the Atlanta Local and most accurately represent and benefit Atlanta Local members to protect and further enhance work opportunities in this right-to-work state.[\/tt_icon_block][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][tt_icon_block show_icon=”yes” icon_style=”icon-default” icon_type=”flat-icon” icon_position=”icon-position-left” icon_color_option=”custom-color” title=”Union Synergy” icon_color=”#fd5a25″ flat_icon=”flaticon-ying1″]Promoting and maintaining a union that is inclusive of all members and thrives on the talents of our diversity through awareness, education, and with a clear understanding of the SAG-AFTRA constitution and diversity action plans.[\/tt_icon_block][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][tt_icon_block show_icon=”yes” icon_style=”icon-default” icon_type=”flat-icon” icon_position=”icon-position-left” icon_color_option=”custom-color” title=”Union Support” icon_color=”#fd5a25″ flat_icon=”flaticon-heart296″]Engaging in productive communication to create\u00a0active participation, commitment and solidarity\u00a0<\/span>of our Atlanta Local members. Strong local unions exist when the membership is informed, educated and active.[\/tt_icon_block][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1618430051118{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 75px !important;background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_col-md-4″][vc_empty_space height=”122″][tt_spotlight_block show_button=”no” image=”4531″ title=”Expand” subtitle=”Create Work Opportunities & Grow Our Membership”]Preserve and expand work opportunities for local members, through innovative codes and contracts that counters Georgia’s Right-to-Work status and expand local membership through compelling organization efforts.[\/tt_spotlight_block][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][tt_section_title title_alignment=”text-center” title=”Our – strategy”][\/tt_section_title][tt_spotlight_block show_button=”no” image=”4537″ title=”Enable” subtitle=”Provide Relevant and Comprehensive Resources”]Provide the means to educate our members through training and resources, such as Conservatory Classes, Q&A’s with Local Staff, and Contract\/Working Condition Panels for SAG-AFTRA, Atlanta Local members.[\/tt_spotlight_block][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”122″][tt_spotlight_block show_button=”no” image=”4543″ title=”Empower” subtitle=”Ensure Local Members Know & Enforce Their Rights”]Continue a local SAG-AFTRA environment of readily available information and clear communication in order to enable\u00a0local members to be\u00a0full participants in their chosen profession with confidence and authority.[\/tt_spotlight_block][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”4873″ parallax_speed_bg=”2.5″ overlay_color=”yes” full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1688999949193{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;}”][vc_column][tt_section_title title_alignment=”text-center” title_color_option=”custom-color” section_separator=”no” title=”Some of Our Achievements” title_color=”#ffffff”][\/tt_section_title][tt_archivements][tt_archivement show_icon=”yes” icon_option=”fonticon” font_icon=”flaticon-medal47″ title=”Atlanta Regional Commercial Code”]<\/p>\n\n- Maintained the Atlanta’s position as the highest percentage of National Commercial rates in the country<\/span><\/li>\n
- Increased contractual rates to three times (3x) the applicable 13-week session fees\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Introduced\u00a050% usage fee for all supplemental use other than traditional broadcast\/cable and terrestrial radio<\/span><\/li>\n
- Decreased Maximum Period Of Use (MPU) to 1 year<\/span><\/li>\n
- Increased payments for shorter\/longer versions beyond first two edits<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Submitted proposal and received funding for upcoming \u201cLeading Ladies\u201d industry women\u2019s panel (October 2023)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Co-hosted virtual event with Dream Big Casting (May 2023)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Connected with diversity organizations to explore partnerships for addressing diversity and inclusion within the Film\/TV industry<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Hosted two very successful online events to serve over 200 members and lobbied to bring back events to being in-person<\/span><\/li>\n
- Added a second Conservatory location to better serve our membership<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Increased health care providers to provide 30% discounts to union members and their families<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Secured Concourse Athletic Club to continue providing discounts for another year.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Negotiated continued participation of a chiropractor, two dentists, a dermatologist, an ENT doctor, a gynecologist, two orthopedic surgeons (including acupuncture, pain management, physical therapy, massage therapy and aqua therapy at the facility), and three plastic surgeons<\/span><\/li>\n
- Added two psychotherapists to the list of HealthNet providers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Secured Atlanta representation on the National Dancers Committee for the 1st time in history<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Members will vote for National Board Member, President, 1st VP, 2nd VP,\u00a0Secretary<\/span>\u00a0and 8 Local Board Members at Large.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nLook for USATL members on your ballot and vote for each of the candidates below.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][tt_member member_source=”category-member” post_limit=”-1″ orderby=”menu_order” order=”ASC” taxonomies=”board-candidate”][vc_text_separator title=”Convention Delegate Candidates” color=”custom” style=”double” border_width=”3″ accent_color=”#fd5a25″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Local members will vote for 12 Convention Delegates to represent Atlanta.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nLook for USATL members on your ballot and vote for each of the candidates below.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][tt_member member_source=”category-member” post_limit=”-1″ orderby=”rand” order=”ASC” designation_visibility=”hiddden-designation” taxonomies=”convention-delegate-candidate”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1625496894460{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 75px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”4″ accent_color=”#fd5a25″][tt_section_title title_alignment=”text-center” section_separator=”yes” title=”2023 SAG\u2011AFTRA Atlanta – election”]<\/p>\n
In addition to other duties, local union leaders communicate and lead the change process, educate members about SAG-AFTRA principles and execute strategies that protect and expand opportunities for local members. We encourage all local members to participate in choosing the next generation of leaders for this thriving Atlanta local market. Please make sure your voice is heard and vote.<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/tt_section_title][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row overlay_color=”no” css=”.vc_custom_1619040805361{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-6″ css=”.vc_custom_1619040667351{background-image: url(https:\/\/joinusatl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_1786493459-scaled-e1618493064665.jpg?id=4616) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][tt_section_title title_alignment=”text-center” title_color_option=”custom-color” description_color_option=”custom-color” title=”2023 Election Countdown” title_color=”#ffffff” description_color=”#ff1111″]<\/p>\n
Voting Begins July 27, 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n[\/tt_section_title][tt_countdown countdown_time=”2023\/07\/31″][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-6″][tt_section_title title_alignment=”text-center” title_color_option=”custom-color” section_separator=”yes” separator_position=”after_title” title=”Important Election – dates” title_color=”#fd5a25″][\/tt_section_title][vc_cta h2=”” css_animation=”bounceInRight”]<\/p>\n
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\u00a0July 31: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Ballots Mailed to Members<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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August 30: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Deadline for Receipt of Voted Ballots<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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October 21-23: \u00a0 \u00a0 National Convention<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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