Names of Unions
AEA
Actors' equity association or equity
actors and stage managers for live theatre
How long can you collect benefits
26 weeks
What are some cons for agents
2. Give bad advice
3. Promote wrong roles
4. Ask for more money when they got you a role that isn't for you
collective bargaining
condition where the employer agrees to discuss the working conditions by bargaining with the union employee representatives.
cons for unions
cant go back to non-union work
expensive dues
less flexibility with the equity rules
AGVA
American Guild of Variety Artist
Rockettes, theme parks, auditorium shows, Las Vegas showrooms
unemployment insurance
When an employee gets laid off and can still get paid til they find a new job
franchised agent
A talent agent who is approved by the performer's unions. Can only be represented by one union.
Example: Jessica uses her franchised agent, but is a part of SAG and AGVA, that agent can only be represented by SAG or AGVA, not both unions.
How do you know if you're eligible
The amount of money you make will be determined by the state to see if you are eligible.
non- profit
An organization without its own but run by a board of directors. The money that is earned in put back into the product they are using or giving away. The money is never for themselves.
EXAMPLE: food banks they have be donated food or buys the food to give back
AGMA
American Guild of Musical Artists
ballet companies, operas, and concert singers
Compensation Insurance
Insurance that provides health benefits for when someone gets injured or sick during the job
What's the difference between agents and managers
Agents negotiate and help find employment, but don't follow union rules
Managers get you connected with casting agents and directors and engage you in to the career path you actually want to go down
OSHA meaning
Occupational Safety Health Act
human behavior
For creating leadership and developing groups.
BONUS) What are the other two?
SAG-AFTRA
Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
Actors, singers, broadcasters, stuntmen, voice actors
Fellow Servant
If one of the employee's coworkers were negligent, they could not be held responsible.
how to get an agent
classes
networking/people you know
open calls
How are the weekly benefit amounts determined
Based on how much money you make in 52 weeks. You get a percentage of what you would have made in that period of 52 weeks.
for - profit
run by an owner or owners and the money in the organization is being reinvested into the product they are selling.
EXAMPLE: lululemon
IATSE
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees
Supports workers in live theater, motion pictures, and concerts.
Experience rating
The more sick or injured you are, the more your premium goes up.
car insurance picture
What to do when looking for an agent
1. Be professional
2. Find what you're looking for in what you want in an agent
3. Stay connected
The difference between employers' defenses under common law
1. fellow servant
2. contributory negligence
3. assumption of risk
pros for unions
1. health insurance
2. better access to auditions
3. time slots for auditions
4. offers protection from unscrupulous agents
5. safer working conditions