WGA Strike: Resources Available for Local 600 Members
Local 600 is doing all we can to help members who are impacted by the WGA strike.
We all hope the strike will end soon and have a minimal effect on our membership. Meanwhile, we are exploring ways to help our union members. We are currently researching unemployment compensation options in various states and will keep you posted.
The following are resources available to you:
The Actors Fund
(Available to All Regions)
The Actors Fund is a national, nonprofit organization serving all entertainment professionals through comprehensive services and programs. Services include information, counseling and referrals, assistance in locating legal and health services as well as information on affordable housing and advice in dealing with landlord/tenant issues. They offer seminars and groups on a wide variety of relevant topics. In addition, emergency financial assistance may be provided for basic living expenses such as rent or medical expenses.
Phone: 800-221-7303
Website: www.actorsfund.org
email: info@actorsfund.org
New York
For financial emergencies call 212-221-7300 x 119. That is the extension of Lucy Seligson who is the intake director over at the NYC office. She can be reached by email to lseligson@actorsfund.org while a more general backup email is intakeny@actorsfund.org
Los Angeles
323.933.9244 ext. 55 intakela@actorsfund.org
You can also can speak with Keith McNutt, the Director of the LA office at
323.933.9244 ext. 14
Chicago
312.372.0989
Don Towne dtowne@actorsfund.org
More Actors Fund links:
Social Services and Financial Assistance
Resources Page (Members can look up resources by individual state)
The Motion Picture and Television Fund
(Available to Los Angeles Members)
MPTF provides a variety of services that can lead to emotional and financial relief. Assistance is available for the following through our Community Social Services Department:
- Confidential help and referrals to community resources
- Temporary emergency financial assistance for eligible industry members
- Personal Financial Management Counseling
- Health Insurance Premium Support for eligible industry members
- Independent Health Insurance Plans
- Consult www.mptvfund.org for more information.
Phone: 323-634-3888
Website: www.mptvfund.org
Download: Application Guidelines for Financial Assistance (pdf)
Dowload information on: The Industry Advantage Insurance Servies (pdf)
The Los Angeles County Federation Labor Community Services (Available to Los Angeles Members)
The Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, is the chartered Central Labor Council for the AFL-CIO in Los Angeles. The Community Services arm of the Federation offers members assistance with utility bills. It also offers workshops on how to survive when the paycheck stops.
Phone: 213-985-2000
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