Unions & Guilds

SAG-AFTRA

sagaftra.org

The essential union for screen actors, covering film, television, commercials, and new media

Actors' Equity Association

actorsequity.org

The labor union representing professional stage actors and stage managers in the United States

IATSE

iatse.net

The union for behind-the-scenes workers in entertainment, from stagehands to hair and makeup artists

SAG-AFTRA Foundation

sagaftra.foundation

The nonprofit arm of SAG-AFTRA offering free programs, classes, and assistance to members

SAG-AFTRA Conservatory

sagaftra.org

Free professional development classes offered directly by SAG-AFTRA for its members

American Federation of Musicians (AFM)

afm.org

The union for professional musicians in the US and Canada, relevant for musical theater and recording artists

Directors Guild of America (DGA)

dga.org

The union for directors and assistant directors in film, television, and new media

Writers Guild of America (WGA)

wga.org

The union for screenwriters and television writers in the American entertainment industry

Producers Guild of America (PGA)

producersguild.org

The trade organization for producers in film, television, and new media

British Actors' Equity

equity.org.uk

The UK's trade union for performers, representing actors, dancers, singers, and variety artists

ACTRA

actra.ca

The national union of professional performers working in English-language recorded media in Canada

MEAA

meaa.org

The Australian union for performers, journalists, and entertainment workers

FIA - International Federation of Actors

fia-actors.com

The global umbrella organization connecting performer unions from around the world

SAG-AFTRA Young Performers Committee

sagaftra.org

SAG-AFTRA's dedicated committee advocating for the rights and welfare of young performers

SAG Awards / SAG Voting Guide

sagawards.org

A guide to the Screen Actors Guild Awards and how SAG-AFTRA members vote for the best performances

Dramatists Guild

dramatistsguild.com

The national trade association for playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists with over a century of advocacy for dramatic writers