In answer to complaint filed by Martin Sheen and others, the union wants the lawsuit dismissed with prejudice

The leadership of the two unions wants to pool its resources, but a vocal group of opponents claim merger would be a disaster for their health and pension plans

Craig Simmons claims he was fired after refusing to cover up embezzlement at the plans

A hearing is schedule for four days before ballots are due to be returned

Opponents to the merger include Ed Harris, Ed Asner, Valerie Harper and Martin Sheen

Opponents of the proposed SAG-AFTRA merger prepare a 1,000-word document to be sent, along with pro-merger literature, with ballots that go out by the end of the month

Roughly 35 guild members gather on Wilshire Boulevard, waving signs and handing out pamphlets protesting the proposed SAG-AFTRA merger

Here are the nominees for film and television. The winners are listed in bold. Check for updates during the show

The two main Hollywood acting guilds to finally merge after years of discussion

The proposal still needs approval from both unions' boards and then from members

The board extended White's contract last April but made no announcement

An online petition that has drawn over 560 signatures claims the lawyer charged with the investigation is too closely tied to the guild's leadership