The 2009 UFS candidates are a diverse group of SAG members who work in film and television, in commercials and animation, doing background work, motion capture, stunt coordination and voice-overs. While a few are newcomers and some are award-winning veterans, most are mid-career and depend on performing for their livelihoods. Some also apply their creativity to other areas, as active WGA writers and DGA directors, but they all look to the performers unions – SAG, AFTRA and Equity- for protection at work, fair compensation, health insurance and the pension that will be so vital down the line.

UFS candidates and board members may have diverse views on other issues, but they wholeheartedly agree on this defining premise: To fight effectively for its members, SAG must work side-by-side with AFTRA and eventually merge to create one powerful performers’ union. That is the key to a stronger future and it is the purpose of Unite for Strength. (read less)

The 2009 UFS candidates are a diverse group of SAG members who work in film and television, in commercials and animation, doing background work, motion capture, stunt coordination and voice-overs. While a few are newcomers and some are award-winning veterans, most are mid-career and depend on performing for their livelihoods. Some also apply their creativity to other areas, as active WGA writers and DGA directors, but they all look to the performers unions – SAG, AFTRA and Equity- for... (read more)