Myths About Union Acting in Texas

SAG and AFTRA leaders in Texas realize many myths exist about being a union member in a ‘right-to-work’ state. To bust these myths and arm you with the facts, a Top 10 Myths list has been created. These myth-busting emails will be sent out each week and will also include additional resources to help you steer your career in the right direction.
 
We believe you will find this information helpful and want you to join us - your fellow members - to grow the union market in our community. To find out how you can be a part of our Texas Leadership Think Tank, please contact Trish Avery at trish.avery@sag.org.

MYTH #10:
"As a union member, I'm not allowed to audition for non-union work."

Wrong!

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MYTH #9:
"My agent can charge me more than 10% commission."

No, they can’t.

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MYTH #8:
"Non-union scale is the same as union scale.”
 
Are You Kidding?!

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MYTH #7:
“Industry Professionals Don’t Care If I’m in the Union."

Yes, they do!

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MYTH #6:
"I'd make more money if I were non-union.”

Highly doubtful.

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MYTH #5:
“Unions don’t matter in a RTW state.”

Yes, they do!

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MYTH #4:
"I can work 'off the card’…just this once. “

Not without consequences.

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MYTH #3:
“Unions are losing membership”

Not SAG.

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MYTH #2:
“There are no benefits for union actors  in Texas.”

What?!

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MYTH #1:
"Union actors are better actors.”

This is TRUE!  You’re better because…

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