Thank you, George. But your proposal to cap union dues to end the SAG-AFTRA strike is legally inconsistent with the union contract.
SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said this in a video posted on Instagram in response to offers from George Clooney and other prominent actors to contribute more to union coffers.
Clooney’s offer “has absolutely no impact on the contract we are negotiating,” Drescher said.
Clooney and his supporters made the offer earlier this week during a meeting with SAG-AFTRA national executive director and chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and Drescher. The hope of Clooney et. The only thing was that their excess money would bridge the gap between what the studio and streamers were offering and what the unions were demanding.
The proposal also sought to have lower-income members pay residual amounts before higher-income members.
“First, I want to thank some members who have great influence in this industry for the enormous amount of money they have donated to our foundation,” Drescher said in a video on Instagram. “I also want to thank George Clooney for organizing the proposal to… eliminate contribution limits so that the highest earners can contribute more. “Though that is extremely generous and we are happy to accept it.”
Drescher explained why the proposal wouldn’t work.
“We are a state-regulated union and the only contributions that can flow into our pension and sick funds must come from the employer. What we are fighting for in terms of benefits must therefore remain in this contract.”
She added: “[It’s] Sort of apples and oranges so that everyone understands.”
As for the arrears, there is also a legal problem.
“There was a hint of a proposed solution from some people about how we might come back to the table with some arrears. However, it has been reviewed by our highly experienced negotiators and union contractor attorneys. And they said, unfortunately it doesn’t hold up because, frankly, it’s a very nuanced house of cards.
“While we appreciate the efforts and desire to support the entire membership, we in the union and with the bargaining committee are still waiting for the CEOs to come back to the table so we can continue our discussions,” Drescher said. ,
“Because by saying no or leaving the table, you’re not really negotiating.”
Source: Deadline
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