Actors' Equity To Expand Membership — Page 3

Legally, benefits have to be made equally to all workers on a contract type, which is why producers have to make contributions for all people working on AEA contracts in a production, regardless of whether or not they are all are planning on using AEA's insurance. The contributions go into a pooled trust that pays for everyone. It's an all or nothing system that is required by law.

g.d.e.l.g.i. said: "Why are you acting like it's not the League I'd have to convince? Equity loves jobs, and they practically bend over backwards even to their detriment for them. (Witness: SETA, developmental labs -- the fact they even exist, not the most recent kerfuffle, etc.)"

Well... my original question was about the unlikelihood of convincing producers of your plan. My follow up was directed at what I see as the equal problem of convincing Equity. There are a host of contractual issues even if I were inclined to accept your assessment of AEA's agenda.

I applaud you for thinking outside the box. I just think that, on this one, you could use a little packing tape.