What an absolute joke. I have been telling you that SAG-AFTRA, the acting union which covers adults as well as kids, of which I've been a member for a very long time has always been a 100% complete joke as far as handling very serious complaints of any kind. They refuse to listen to anyone who is not yet a member. Newbies are therefore the most vulnerable. Well today I got the following letter. I have ZERO confidence it will make any difference. Union reps won't even return calls. It's almost impossible to get through at all to anyone in power. There's always been an extreme bias to those who are the most famous, and a complete dismissal of everyone else. Period.

Keep in mind the number provided is ONLY available to be used during normal working hours and that's IF you can get through. Actors typically start early in the am and leave very, very late at night. Weekend work is not uncommon. Furthermore since there's been a serious issue of film footage being leaked on FB no one is allowed to have their smart phones anywhere near a film set.

"We commend the courage and candor of all those who speak out about any aggressive or inappropriate behavior they experience or witness in the industry. In a statement Monday, SAG-AFTRA publicly supported the rights of all men and women to speak out and share their stories.

Everyone has a fundamental right to be treated with dignity and respect at work. There is more to be done by all of us to ensure the safety of those in the industry and to ensure they work in an environment free from sexual harassment, assault and abuse.

Our union has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy against harassment of its members and others employed under our collective bargaining agreements. If you see something wrong, or believe you are subject to unlawful discrimination or harassment, contact SAG-AFTRA by calling the 24-hour hotline at 844-Safer Set, or the SAG-AFTRA EEO & Diversity Department at (323) 549-6644.

You can also find contact numbers and a non-emergency number on the back of your membership card and on your member mobile app.

Use your discretion and if you can say something on the spot, do so, or report it ASAP to the union. You can always report issues anonymously.

Check the SAG-AFTRA Know Your Rights section of the website for more information. Additionally, Women In Film has published a useful resource for female entertainment industry professionals that’s available here. We stand together. Strength in Unity, Gabrielle Carteris " The union does NOT know nor has EVER wanted to know about sexual demands for work. Those who've done it for years and years are still working. It's always been known if you want to get work even as a Hollywood SAG-AFTRA extra you almost have to go to the parties. What's wrong with going to a few parties? "You are required to do what no hooker on Hollywood Blvd would do." In addition " you must be available to every crew member on set that wants a quick bj in the bathroom or whatever."

No I don't live in Hollywood. Yes I know those of both sexes who've been propositioned in a very ugly manner. Also know those who've taken the drugs handed out at parties, and done whatever was asked, and then gotten work after being passed around to whomever. Now I know everything is filmed and privately sold too.

That's always been the rule. It won't change until 100% of everyone running Central Casting et al change. Period.

The only exception is if you are a minority and casting doesn't have enough minorities of the correct age range to call. Or you have a certain kind of car that they can't provide. Or a very specific skill. Or if a director or producer requests you (as they're a close friend or relative.)