Double-tap if the first time you heard “Station 12,” you thought it was just another Neill Blomkamp post-apocalyptic sci-fi movie.
…only us?
𝘒𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨.
Station 12 refers to the report that a casting office must fill out and obtain from SAG before an actor begins their work on set.
When we “station 12” actors, it means we are checking to make sure you are a paid member of good standing with the union.
These reports will contain different information depending on the actor’s current union status.
Here’s what we might see on a Station 12 report:
𝗡𝗖 = NOT CLEARED. Performer owes fees/dues to the union. We must contact the rep ASAP and make sure the actor pays their dues before the start of work.
𝗡𝗥 = NO RECORD. Performer is not on record with SAG-AFTRA. They are either not a union member or the SSN on file is incorrect.
𝗢𝗞_𝗟𝗧𝗥 = OK: LATER. Performer was initially issued a “Not Cleared” status but has since fulfilled financial obligations within the 5-business day cast clearance grace period and is now cleared to work.
𝗢𝗞_𝗢𝗪𝗘 = OWES. Performer is cleared to work on this project. The performer owes dues or fees but it is an internal matter between SAG-AFTRA and the performer.
𝗢𝗞_𝗪𝗕 = WORKED BEFORE. SAG’s records indicate that the performer has worked in the union’s jurisdiction before. However, they do not have sufficient detail so they will still need a Taft-Hartley Report.
As you can see, it makes 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦’𝘴 job easier if you can stay on top of your dues and/or be in communication with the union and your reps regarding any discrepancies with your status.
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