SAG-AFTRA
Also called sag, screen actors guild
SAG-AFTRA is an American labour union representing film and TV actors, voice actors, singers and other performers.
The name joins the two unions that merged to form it, one for screen actors and one for broadcast performers. UK actors meet it when working on American productions under its agreements.
In use
The producers are a SAG-AFTRA signatory, so the contract follows the union's rules.
UK and US usage
In the UK, one union, Equity, represents performers across stage, screen and audio. In the US, screen and broadcast performers belong to SAG-AFTRA, while stage actors have a separate union, Actors' Equity Association.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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