SAG-AFTRA Philadelphia Local

Let your voice be HEARD! 📢 Sign the letter 👇

Multiple states already prohibit non-competes and other restrictive covenants for broadcasters. It's time for Pennsylvania to do the same for its broadcasters! Support your fellow SAG-AFTRA members in our SAG-AFTRA Philadelphia Local and SAG-AFTRA Ohio-Pittsburgh Local! Sign our open letter requesting PA Sen. Majority Leader Joe Pittman schedule a “clean vote” in the Pennsylvania State Senate: https://ow.ly/i7ez50ZTAPX

Get your meditation on with the Entertainment Community Fund! 🧘

Give yourself a little rest from the unrest and take part in our 30-minute meditation practice, available every Tuesday through Thursday at 12 pm ET. RSVP: https://ow.ly/haJ550ZIomW

ACTION ALERT! 📢🚨 Join us in supporting those working on Pennsylvania radio and television programs! They should be able to enjoy the same freedoms as their employers: the ability to compete in the open market and reap the revenue gains that come from being a high performer.

SB 142, the Broadcast Freemarket Agreement Act, would do for PA what 15 states have already done and prohibit the enforcement of noncompete clauses in broadcast employment agreements.

✍️ SIGN OUR OPEN LETTER requesting that Majority Leader Joe Pittman schedule a “clean vote” in the Pennsylvania State Senate. Let your voice be heard: https://ow.ly/6kLS50ZSTFu

Member Message - Our Federal Incentive Campaign: Time Sensitive Action Required https://www.sagaftra.org/member-message-our-federal-incentive-campaign-time-sensitive-action-required

Read the latest message from Local President, Michael J. Kraycik:

A Message From Philadelphia Local President Michael J. Kraycik September 24, 2026 As we move into fall and start thinking about cooler days, family gatherings, holidays and the season of giving, I wanted to let you know about a few Local events coming up. Next Tuesday (Sept. 29), WMMR kicks off the 2026 Preston and Steve Camp Out for Hunger with a kickoff pep ...

Those who work in Pennsylvania radio and television programs should enjoy the same freedoms as their employers. Unfortunately, noncompete clauses trap broadcast employees, preventing them from switching jobs in their market, even when the company lets them go! SB 142, the Broadcast Freemarket Agreement Act, would do for Pennsylvania what 15 states have already done and prohibit the enforcement of noncompete clauses in broadcast employment agreements.

🚨 WE NEED YOUR HELP 🚨
Request that Majority Leader Joe Pittman schedule a “clean vote” in the Pennsylvania State Senate by signing SAG-AFTRA’s open letter: https://ow.ly/HwP850ZR4ZS

🗳️ The votes are there – it’s time to vote.

⚠️ FINAL REMINDER ⚠️ Join us at The Actor’s Lab Studio THIS Saturday, September 26, for an exclusive session with instructor Bryan Fox! This workshop will provide essential insights into the current state of co-star auditions, mastering the self-tape process and navigating Zoom auditions in today’s industry landscape.

Don’t wait! RSVP today: https://www.sagaftra.org/actors-lab-workshop

We celebrate the life of Local member “Big Daddy Graham,” Eddie Gudonis, longtime voice on 94.1 WIP, who passed five years ago. 🕊️ since 1997

Big Daddy remembered | Sports Daily Newsletter WIP’s longtime overnight host died five years ago this month.

ONE WEEK until the Local’s Actors Lab Workshop! 🎭

📅 Saturday, September 26 | 4-7 PM ET
📍 The Actor’s Lab Studio, 34 West Ave., Suite E, Wayne, PA 19087

capacity is limited to the first 30 RSVPs to ensure an intimate and impactful learning environment. If the workshop is full, members will be added to a waitlist and notified in order of RSVP if a spot opens up. Get all the details and RSVP: https://www.sagaftra.org/actors-lab-workshop

Whether on the road, in the booth or preparing for the next release, singers and recording artists face unique physical, emotional and financial demands. Navigating healthcare, insurance and wellness resources can be challenging, especially for independent contractors, touring artists and freelancers.

The SAG-AFTRA National Singers Committee and Nashville Local are partnering with Music Health Alliance (MHA) and the Entertainment Community Fund (ECF) on Wednesday, September 23, for a focused panel on resources available to help singers and recording artists protect their health, finances and well-being.

The event is open to all , with a special focus on issues affecting singers and recording artists. Get the details and register at the link below! 👇

From Pitch Perfect to Plan Perfect: Your Guide to Health & Financial Support in Partnership with Music Health Alliance + Entertainment Community Fund Discover health, financial and mental wellness resources designed specifically for singers and recording artists.Whether on the road, in the booth or preparing for the next release, singers and recording artists face unique physical, emotional and financial demands. Navigating healthcare, insurance....