My Way or the Highway : Union VS Non-Union
If you work with union talent you are likely aware that there is a potential strike on the horizon for the Screen Actors Guild this May.
Usually, AFTRA and SAG are joined at the hip, but things have become a little messy recently to say the least.
Do union politics influence your hiring decisions?
Let us know by leaving a comment.
If there is anything to be said about the voice over landscape online, there is one major division that tends to separate voice actor from voice actor...
Where's The Fissure?
That chasm is whether a talent is a member of a union or is a freelance non-union professional.
While union and non-union talent can't see eye to eye, it's no secret that there are issues between the two major unions, and also within the unions themselves.
Do Union Politics Affect Your Hiring Decisions?
My question to you as someone who hires talent is:
Do you work with union or non-union talent and why?
Best wishes,
Stephanie
Comments
I only hire non-union talent, with the exception of a few on camera actors I have hired.
Non-Union is usually the choice for one simple reason. It's more affordable.
Non-Union talent usually work for themselves, so billing is easy. Secondly, there is no agency fee attached, increasing budget. And thirdly, non-union talent is always flexible to work with specific budgets.
Union talent is going to get paid a specific amount no matter what. Of course, there are benefits to union talent.
Most upper-tier talent are union members. So, if you need a specific talent, you must hire a union member.
Admittedly, it's harder to find good non-union talent. But, they are out there. And that's a good thing, since my clients need them.
Posted by: Stacy | April 25, 2008 2:11 PM