Comments on: UPDATE: SAG Replies To A-List Pressure

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 01:33:27 +0000

I never post comments on this site successfully. I agree that “Members can actually participate from within; they can make their opinions heard in a forum where action can be taken, instead of signing petitions or buying expensive ads that will line tomorrow’s birdcage.”

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:46:28 +0000

I think this was a bad move on the part of thees so-called A-listers because they have basically undermined their union negotiators’ ability to get a good deal because the moguls now know the union will not get the support it needs for a strike. If they disagreed with their union leadership they should done so in private, not aired their dirty laundry in public. These A-listers have basically played into the hands of the moguls. Of course, what SAG is fighting for doesn’t really affect these so-called A-listers because they don’t survive on paltry amounts of money like the greater portion of SAG does. Very, very foolish on the part of these people.

By: Jeff Lyons

Jeff Lyons — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:06:07 +0000

Nothing says “I love you” on Valentines day like an expensive ad in the press backed up by petitions of nervous union members afraid their leadership might be too quick with the strike trigger. Nobody wants another strike! So, save your money (even though some of you can afford this open-letter stuff) or better yet, shell out for a nice day spa–get your nails done, have a nice mud bath, say a few “Ohmmmmms” and give the process a chance. The processes are in place and it’s a little too early to be raising red flags. I say, “Ohmmmmmm.” Repeat after me.

By: Discusted

Discusted — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:32:36 +0000

To every action there is a reaction. Their PUBLIC action of urging SAG instead of the Corporations to deal fairly (They know who holds the power in this town!) creates my reaction of refusing to ever vote for them for any award. Since SAG is the biggest block of voters for an Oscar, I hope they enjoy the ones they have.

By: series regular

series regular — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:53:39 +0000

Wow, have you ever heard such a fierce denial?

I guess now we all know what the “A” in A-List stands for.

By: Frances Fisher

Frances Fisher — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:38:18 +0000

All Screen Actors Guild members have their card. On the back is the phone number of the Guild, and the SAG website. All the information members need is posted on the website, especially the highly publicized open W&W meetings (held since the beginning of February and continuing through this month), a process necessary in order to prepare for the 2008 TV/Theatrical negotiations.

Members can actually participate from within; they can make their opinions heard in a forum where action can be taken, instead of signing petitions or buying expensive ads that will line tomorrow’s birdcage.

Frances Fisher
Screen Actors Guild, National Board