SAG Members Ratify New Deal

The people have finally spoken. Or rather, shouted.

The membership of SAG officially ratified its proposed new two-year TV/theatrical contract Tuesday by a margin of 78 percent to 22 percent. SAG members had been working under the terms of the previous contract since June 30 as negotiations stopped and started during the past year.

SAG’s national board recommended the contract to the membership for ratification April 19 by a mere 53 percent to 47 percent. Ballots went out May 19 to the 110,000 or so members in good standing.

Of those eligible to vote, 35.3

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