The Business of Television : Alan Rosenberg

Editorial: In SAG Drama, A Little Paranoia Is Called For

News — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:27:00 GMT

Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you. Just ask Screen Actors Guild President Alan Rosenberg, who has been the leading hard-liner in the actors’ negotiations with media companies over a new labor contract. Mr. Rosenberg...(read more)

SAG Awards Stay on Track

News — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:10:00 GMT

The Screen Actors Guild may be divided against itself over whether to call a strike vote, but the group is forging ahead toward its annual awards show amid reports that some members are politicizing the event. When last year’s Writers Guild of America...(read more)

SAG Waits on Strike Authorization Vote Date

News — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:01:39 GMT

After a marathon 30-hour meeting, the Screen Actors Guild’s national board failed to set a date to mail strike authorization ballots. In an obliquely worded statement, SAG National President Alan Rosenberg said the union’s labor negotiating committee...(read more)

Column: What to Get the Exec Who Has Everything

News — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:50:00 GMT

Tis the season for year-end columns—and all the cliches that come with them. Including, apparently, lead sentences that begin with “‘tis the season.” Lists, of course, are always a staple of columns this time of year. Coming up with New Year’s resolutions...(read more)

Strike Could Hit Actors Hardest

News — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:26:00 GMT

Screen Actors Guild President Alan Rosenberg says he’s going to his union members seeking a strike authorization vote in December, but he may want to consider the warning of Los Angeles’ top economic analyst first. Jack Kyser, senior VP and chief economist...(read more)

Editorial: A Bad Time to Choose: Why SAG Should Delay

News — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:02:00 GMT

Once again, the gun is loaded, cocked and pointed straight at the television industry’s head. Will its leaders once again pull the trigger? Will a labor union and the media companies again fail to compromise, harming not only themselves but thousands...(read more)

SAG to Hold Strike Authorization Vote

News — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:13:15 GMT

Screen Actors Guild President Alan Rosenberg said SAG will conduct a strike authorization vote in December, inching the union closer to the brink of a strike. Mr. Rosenberg made the announcement via e-mail and video message Wednesday. “Now, per the resolution...(read more)