SAG-AFTRA is canceling or postponing most in-person meetings across the country, the union announced
“As the coronavirus outbreak expands here in the United States and across the globe, we are taking action to further increase safety, while supporting essential member services and minimizing disruption to regular union business,” the Monday email said. “This is a dynamic and fast-changing situation.
However, other entertainment unions do not, as yet, appear to have taken the steps the performers union has, but are continuing to monitor the situation. “While there is a potential public health threat posed by COVID-19, right now per the CDC, for the general American public, the immediate health risk from COVID-19 is considered low,” said an email from IATSE to its members. “As this is a dynamic and evolving situation, we are closely following the most up-to-date guidance and information as provided by the Centers for Disease Control.
An IATSE spokesman elaborated that the union’s Disaster Response Committee “is closely following the most up-to-date guidance and information as provided by the Centers for Disease Control, and is relaying that information to our Local Officers and members.” At the American Federation of Musicians, “our locals are handling the outreach to members currently, but we are monitoring the situation and will evaluate whether to provide additional advice,” AFM president Ray Hair toldThe Writers Guild of America West and East did not respond to an inquiry, and the Directors Guild of America had no comment.
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