Step 8: Join The Union

Step 8: Join The Union

Joining the Union (SAG-AFTRA for the US and MEAA for Australia) is quite a big and important step in your career. In this section, we'll walk you through the different ways and methods to join the union and how to be proactive to ensure you are eligible to become a member.

Info on how to join SAG-AFTRA: https://www.sagaftra.org/potential-members

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Step 8: Join The Union
  • When Is The Right Time To Join SAG-AFTRA?

    With Ben Whitehair, CIO, TSMA | Founder, Working.Actor | SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President
    www.tsmaconsulting.com
    www.Working.actor

    Ben discusses the most ideal time to join SAG-AFTRA and how to decide if it's the best move for you.

    SAS Resources: https://secretactorsociety.com/member-resourc...

  • How Can An International Actor Join SAG-AFTRA

    How Can An International Actor Join SAG-AFTRA

  • How Does An Actors Union Status Affect Whether You Would Represent Them?

    with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
    https://teatimeproductions.net

    Does an actors union status affect whether you would represent them?
    Does union status affect whether you would represent an actor?
    How can an actors union status affect whether you would represent them?
    Does being no...

  • What Does Being SAG-AFTRA Do To My Value For A Commercial Agent?

    with Shaan Sharma, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
    www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

    Is being SAG-AFTRA a good thing for commercial agents?
    Do commercial agents want SAG actors?
    Are SAG actors wanted by commercial representation?
    Is being SAG more desirable to commercial agen...

  • I Am SAG-E, Does That Mean I Have To Join SAG-AFTRA Before My Next Job?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    What is an OK 30?
    What does SAG-E mean?
    Am I limited by being SAG-E?
    How many times can I be a SAG-E ...

  • What Is A Right to Work State?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

  • Can I Join SAG-AFTRA For Background Or Extra Work?

    With working actor, Television Academy voting member, SAG-AFTRA delegate, author of The Hollywood Survival Guide For Actors & founder of Secret Actor Society, Kym.

    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1249826/?ref_=tt_cl_t_3

    Info on joining SAG-AFTRA:
    https://www.sagaftra.org/membership-benefits/steps-...

  • Will I Get Health Insurance If I Join SAG-AFTRA?

    With Ben Whitehair, CIO, TSMA | Founder, Working.Actor | SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President
    www.tsmaconsulting.com
    www.working.actor

    Work with TSMA Consulting & use code 'SAS' for $10 off

    Is health insurance automatic when joining SAG?
    Do I get health insurance when I join SAG-AFTRA?
    Does ever...

  • Does Casting Hire Non-Union Actors?

    With Ben Whitehair, CIO, TSMA | Founder, Working.Actor | SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President
    https://tsmagrowth.com
    www.working.actor

    Ben explains that depending on the size of the project non-union actors can still be hired for certain roles.

    Work with TSMA Consulting & use code 'SAS' for $10...

  • Can I Do Non-Union Work After I’m SAG-AFTRA?

    With Ben Whitehair, CIO, TSMA | Founder, Working.Actor | SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President
    https://tsmagrowth.com
    www.working.actor

    Ben shares with us if members can still do non-union work after joining SAG-AFTRA and what to do in case you are not sure about a project.

    Work with TSMA Consult...

  • Do You Audition Non-Union Actors?

    Kerry Barden, Casting Director CSA
    Emmy nominated Casting Director | The Help, Spotlight, Dallas Buyers Club

    Do you see non-union actors?
    Do you only see union actors?
    Do you see union and non-union actors?
    If I am non-union, will you see me?
    Does Kerry Barden see non-union actors?
    If I am non-u...

  • Should My Child Join SAG-AFTRA?

    with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
    www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com

    When should my child join SAG-AFTRA?
    When is the right time to join the union for my son?
    When should my daughter join the union?
    What moment will I know it is the right time for my...