A Guild Divided Against Itself

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The quest by the Screen Actors Guild for a sharply improved labor contract has a new plot line: mutiny.

Infuriated by hard-line tactics used by SAG leaders in contract talks with Hollywood’s largest studios , talks that broke down a month ago , a less militant collection of actors has started a campaign to take over the guild.

On Tuesday, SAG is expected to recognize members of the group as candidates for 11 openings on its national board. The hard-liners who currently control the board and set the tone of negotiations will also put up candidates. Ballots go out later this month, and results are to be announced Sept. 19.

The arrival of the long-scheduled elections puts SAG leaders in the awkward position of trying to convince the studios that they have the unwavering support of members while facing a referendum on their strategy.


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