| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: |
(A) INCREASING THE POWER AND LEVERAGE OF OUR MEMBERS IN THEIR BARGAINING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE EMPLOYERS IN OUR INDUSTRIES; (B) ORGANIZING WORKERS IN THE ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA INDUSTRIES IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE OUR BARGAINING STRENGTH; (C) INCREASING OUR POWER IN DEALING WITH THE VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL BODIES THAT ADDRESS THE SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES CONFRONTING OUR MEMBERS; (D) PROTECTING AND SECURING THE RIGHTS OF OUR MEMBERS IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SECURING MEANINGFUL LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS ON MATTERS AFFECTION THEIR WORK AND TAKING APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE ACTION IN RESPONSE TO THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THEIR WORK; (E) COOPERATING, COORDINATING AND COMBINING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE OBJECTIVES INCLUDE THE ADVANCEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF MEMBERS' COMPENSATION AND WORKING CONDITIONS WHENEVER SUCH ACTION IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF OUR MEMBERS; (F) ESTABLISHING, CONDUCTION, SPONSORING AND MAINTAINING SUCH EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL AND CHARITABLE ENTERPRISES AS MAY ASSIST OUR MEMBERS AND AID IN THEIR GENERAL WELFARE; (G) RECEIVING, ADMINISTERING AND EXPENDING THE UNIONS FUND IN THE INTERESTS OF OUR MEMBERS; (H) COLLECTING AND DISTRIBUTING GOVERNMENT MANDATED OR OTHER COMPULSORY ROYALTIES, LEVIES OF REMUNERATION SUBJECT TO WORLDWIDE COLLECTIVE ADMINISTRATION; (I) WITHOUT LIMITATION, PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA ARTISTS IN ALL OTHER ASPECTS CONSISTENT WITH THE OVERALL OBJECTIVES OF THE UNION AND DOING ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THEIR WELFARE AND INTERESTS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 |
THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS DIVIDED INTO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP STATUS: ACTIVE, HONORABLE WITHDRAWAL, PAYMENTS PENDING AND SUSPENDED PAYMENT. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A |
THE NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS THE HIGHEST POLICY BODY OF THE ORGANIZATION. IT IS ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B |
APPROVAL OF CERTAIN ISSUES MAY BE REFERRED TO EITHER THE MEMBERSHIP FOR A REFERENDUM VOTE OR TO A BIANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B |
THE CFO AND CONTROLLER REVIEW THE 990 FOR MISSTATEMENTS OR ERRORS AND THE AMOUNTS REPORTED ARE COMPARED TO THE AUDITED FINANCIALS. THE 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR DISCUSSION AND REVIEW. THE FORM IS ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO ANY BOARD MEMBER. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C |
SAG-AFTRA ENFORCES ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FILING OF LABOR-MANAGEMENT REPORTS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST REQUIRED ANNUALLY OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND EMPLOYEES BY FEDERAL LAW, AS WELL AS THROUGH REGULAR MONITORING OF REPORTS OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THROUGH THE PEOPLE AND CULTURE (I.E. HUMAN RESOURCES) DEPARTMENT. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 |
A COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF NATIONAL BOARD MEMBERS REVIEWS AND COMPARES THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION WITH COMPENSATION FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS, AND MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL. THE ULTIMATE AUTHORITY RESIDES WITH THE NATIONAL BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 |
THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 MAY ALSO BE INSPECTED ON WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 |
UPON REQUEST, THESE DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
| FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A: |
ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBERS HAVE VOTING RIGHTS UPON BEING ASKED TO ATTEND A NATIONAL BOARD MEETING ON BEHALF OF A NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER. ACCORDINGLY, THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NAMES OF ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBERS WHO WERE CALLED TO SERVE IN PLACE OF NATIONAL BOARD MEMBERS AT ANY TIME DURING THE TAX YEAR. |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.