“There have been concerns raised by members about non-union work under on the Commercials Contract, particularly in areas such as commercials for the internet, radio and local TV. We can see that there is pressure on ad agencies from advertisers to cut costs.” –SAG-AFTRA Chief Contracts Officer Ray Rodríguez
Check out Dave McNary's article in Variety regarding the Commercials Organizing and Recapture Initiative, the campaign created by SAG-AFTRA leadership which aims to expand the jurisdiction of the performers’ union over commercials work (an annual billion dollar industry), by clicking here.