New Mexico: MGR Talent Agency surrenders franchises 2019

To all New Mexico SAG-AFTRA union members:

SAG-AFTRA says, "Please note that MGR Talent Agency, LLC has surrendered its franchises effective January 1, 2019 under the SAG Codified Agency Regulations Rule 16(g) and AFTRA Agency Regulations Rule 12-C." 

The effect of the surrender is as follows:

"No member of SAG-AFTRA may hereafter engage, use, or deal through this agency."

"All contracts in force between this agency and the members of SAG-AFTRA are ipso facto and without further notice terminated except that the agency may retain and collect any commissions earned under said contracts prior to the surrender of franchise."

"Members shall not be under any obligation to pay commissions to the agent on any moneys earned by members after the termination of the agency contracts, even though such moneys are earned by members on employment contracts in existence at the date of termination of the agency contracts."

Please do not hesitate to contact the SAG-AFTRA Professional Representatives Department at (323) 549-6745 if you have any outstanding questions.