At this year's SAG Awards, Jane Fonda was named the 60th recipient of the Life Achievement Award. The legendary actor and activist sat down with SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher in an Actor to Actor conversation about her remarkable career spanning five decades. Fonda reflects on her early struggles finding meaningful roles, her emotional journey on ‘Grace and Frankie,’ and the challenges of being a woman in Hollywood. She also discusses her passionate advocacy for women's rights and her insights about her growth as both an artist and an activist. *The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of SAG-AFTRA.

<description>&lt;p&gt;At this year's SAG Awards, Jane Fonda was named the 60th recipient of the Life Achievement Award. The legendary actor and activist sat down with SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher in an Actor to Actor conversation about her remarkable career spanning five decades. Fonda reflects on her early struggles finding meaningful roles, her emotional journey on ‘Grace and Frankie,’ and the challenges of being a woman in Hollywood. She also discusses her passionate advocacy for women's rights and her insights about her growth as both an artist and an activist. &lt;em&gt;*The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of SAG-AFTRA.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

At this year's SAG Awards, Jane Fonda was named the 60th recipient of the Life Achievement Award. The legendary actor and activist sat down with SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher in an Actor to Actor conversation about her remarkable career spanning...

A Life of Achievement: Jane Fonda on Acting and Advocacy

At SXSW 2025, labor leaders gathered in a provocative panel discussion to address one of entertainment's most pressing challenges: A.I. regulation. Hosted by SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the panel featured Sam Wheeler (Executive Director/WGA East), Vanessa Holtgrewe (International Vice President / Assistant Department Director, Motion Picture & Television Production/ IATSE), and Rebecca Rhine (Associate National Executive Director/Western Executive Director/DGA) discussing recently negotiated contracts protecting creative workers. The conversation explores crucial provisions, including informed consent requirements, fair compensation models, protections against job displacement, and how unions are establishing ethical A.I. frameworks in the absence of comprehensive state and federal A.I. policies. *The views expressed by the panelists are their own and not that of their respective organizations. Any mention of products or services does not imply endorsement.

<description>&lt;p&gt;At SXSW 2025, labor leaders gathered in a provocative panel discussion to address one of entertainment's most pressing challenges: A.I. regulation. Hosted by SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the panel featured Sam Wheeler (Executive Director/WGA East), Vanessa Holtgrewe (International Vice President / Assistant Department Director, Motion Picture &amp; Television Production/ IATSE), and Rebecca Rhine (Associate National Executive Director/Western Executive Director/DGA) discussing recently negotiated contracts protecting creative workers. The conversation explores crucial provisions, including informed consent requirements, fair compensation models, protections against job displacement, and how unions are establishing ethical A.I. frameworks in the absence of comprehensive state and federal A.I. policies. &lt;em&gt;*The views expressed by the panelists are their own and not that of their respective organizations. Any mention of products or services does not imply endorsement.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

At SXSW 2025, labor leaders gathered in a provocative panel discussion to address one of entertainment's most pressing challenges: A.I. regulation. Hosted by SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the panel...

SXSW 2025 Panel: What the Unions Are Doing About A.I.

From stunt sequences to child protection, SAG-AFTRA members face unique challenges during production that require expert oversight. SAG-AFTRA Executive Director, Field Services Jim Damis and stunt performer Samantha MacIvor take listeners inside the critical work of the union's frontline presence protecting members. They also discuss responses to the Rust tragedy and the impact of the Safer Set 24/7 hotline. *The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.

<description>&lt;p&gt;From stunt sequences to child protection, SAG-AFTRA members face unique challenges during production that require expert oversight. SAG-AFTRA Executive Director, Field Services Jim Damis and stunt performer Samantha MacIvor take listeners inside the critical work of the union's frontline presence protecting members. They also discuss responses to the Rust tragedy and the impact of the Safer Set 24/7 hotline. &lt;em&gt;*The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

From stunt sequences to child protection, SAG-AFTRA members face unique challenges during production that require expert oversight. SAG-AFTRA Executive Director, Field Services Jim Damis and stunt performer Samantha MacIvor take listeners inside the...

Meet the Union Reps Keeping Sets Safe For Performers

Earlier this month, labor leaders worldwide gathered in Las Vegas for the 6th Annual Labor Innovation & Technology Summit. The event, held alongside CES 2025, was co-founded by SAG-AFTRA, the AFL-CIO and the AFL-CIO Tech Institute to tackle technology’s impact on workers' rights. In this episode, SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland sits down with Executive Vice President Linda Powell, NINT Committee Chair Nick Fondulis and A.I. Task Force Committee Chair Woody Schultz to unpack key moments from the event. Topics include A.I. contract negotiations and worker protections, international union solidarity and new communications strategies in the age of TikTok. For more information on the Labor Innovation & Technology Summit, visit <a href= "https://www.sagaftra.org/labor-innovation-technology-summit-2025">sagaftra.org/labor-innovation-technology-summit-2025</a> *The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Earlier this month, labor leaders worldwide gathered in Las Vegas for the 6th Annual Labor Innovation &amp; Technology Summit. The event, held alongside CES 2025, was co-founded by SAG-AFTRA, the AFL-CIO and the AFL-CIO Tech Institute to tackle technology’s impact on workers' rights. In this episode, SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland sits down with Executive Vice President Linda Powell, NINT Committee Chair Nick Fondulis and A.I. Task Force Committee Chair Woody Schultz to unpack key moments from the event. Topics include A.I. contract negotiations and worker protections, international union solidarity and new communications strategies in the age of TikTok. For more information on the Labor Innovation &amp; Technology Summit, visit &lt;a href= "https://www.sagaftra.org/labor-innovation-technology-summit-2025"&gt;sagaftra.org/labor-innovation-technology-summit-2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;em&gt;*The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Earlier this month, labor leaders worldwide gathered in Las Vegas for the 6th Annual Labor Innovation & Technology Summit. The event, held alongside CES 2025, was co-founded by SAG-AFTRA, the AFL-CIO and the AFL-CIO Tech Institute to tackle...

Protecting Workers In Our Rapidly Changing Digital World

V Spehar is the creator of Under the Desk News, which has become Gen Z and Millennials' go-to source for news, reaching over 3 million loyal followers. Throughout their career, V has been a powerful advocate for workers' rights, bringing a signature style of making complex issues accessible. In this episode, V talks about a personal journey from restaurant work to digital journalism, having an influential role during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike and their approach to building sustainable careers in content creation while maintaining authenticity in advocacy work. *The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.

<description>&lt;p&gt;V Spehar is the creator of Under the Desk News, which has become Gen Z and Millennials' go-to source for news, reaching over 3 million loyal followers. Throughout their career, V has been a powerful advocate for workers' rights, bringing a signature style of making complex issues accessible. In this episode, V talks about a personal journey from restaurant work to digital journalism, having an influential role during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike and their approach to building sustainable careers in content creation while maintaining authenticity in advocacy work. *&lt;em&gt;The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

V Spehar is the creator of Under the Desk News, which has become Gen Z and Millennials' go-to source for news, reaching over 3 million loyal followers. Throughout their career, V has been a powerful advocate for workers' rights, bringing a signature...

How V Spehar Built a News Empire from Under Their Desk

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