On March 30, SAG-AFTRA announced that it has developed a program to provide dues relief for SAG-AFTRA members during the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Under the program, SAG-AFTRA members who are in a position to pay their dues in full are urged to do so upon receipt of their May semi-annual dues bill. Members experiencing financial hardship resulting from work stoppages related to COVID-19 will be granted a due date extension and an installment plan for those payments. As part of that relief, no late fees will be assessed, and there will be no adverse impact on members’ work eligibility during this time.

With production slowed or halted across SAG-AFTRA entertainment, television and commercials contract areas, it is crucial that the union is able to collect the greatest portion of revenue possible to ensure critical services continue without disruption.

In light of the extraordinary challenges all organizations are facing during this global pandemic, the Executive Committee also approved a resolution designating the union as being in a status of resource conservation. During this period, routine and non-essential meetings and activities will be deferred.

For information, visit sagaftra.org.