The merger of the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists is blessed by Actors Equity, which represents stage actors and managers

Award given to screenplay that "embodies the spirit of constitutional rights and civil liberties"

A SAG-AFTRA merger announcement could come as early as Sunday -- the same day as the SAG Awards

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

SAG general counsel weighs in on divisive case, says actress could be branded a "complainer"

Howard's running-mate, Amy Aquino, was re-elected secretary-treasurer

Current treasurer Amy Aquino's name also resubmitted

The former Fusio Film Group executive will report to SAG deputy national executive director for contracts Ray Rodriguez and will oversee a staff of five out of the guild's Los Angeles headquarters

The 17th Annual SAG Awards air live on TNT and TBS starting at 5 p.m. PT, 8 p.m. ET.

A day after the AFTRA board gave its greenlight to continued merger talk, SAG gave the endeavor some financial backing

With members of the two labor organizations set to vote on a new contract, a document making the rounds points out what they'll be giving up

Hollywood guild and independent film and TV producers warn that pact will impact the way users consume content