"SAG will be fighting for what it believes to be the future, not unlike the DGA and WGA. One way of describing their strategy is to divide it into two simple categories: First, there are forward looking issues—SAG wants a good deal in New Media where it can asserts its jurisdiction in New Media productions and establish a residual rate that is higher than current [ones]; second, SAG will be focused on improving its position regarding wages and working conditions under current business models. These issues include improving DVD residual rates, adding notice and consultation rights regarding product integration, and attempting to assert its jurisdiction in reality television."

"Almost every transaction in this industry imputes or relates to provisions of one or more of the collective bargaining agreements. It is important for professionals to understand the agreements and the way in which each union enforces the agreements, in order to understand the rights and obligations they have vis-á-vis Talent, in order to fully understand the contracts they draft or must enforce, or to litigate or arbitrate issues effectively."