Save the Date: March 17th

You're invited:

Lunch & Learn: Infertility Diagnosis & Treatment

When: March 17, 2022 from 12 noon - 1:30 pm

Where: Online

RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/tag-lunchandlearn-infertility

Members of the FAM Committee collaborated with TAG's Jackie Huang to develop this month's Lunch & Learn: Infertility Diagnosis & Treatment. This topic reflects our continuing creative pursuits in the realms of work, family, and member support. Event description:

Presentation followed by Q&As. After will be a small breakout with members who wish to share or hear about member experiences with infertility. *Partners welcome. -- The decision to start a family is a joyous milestone for most couples, but can lead to disappointment if pregnancy isn’t achieved. While infertility affects a small percentage of couples, the risk can increase with age. UCLA Health Ob/Gyn, Dr. Connie Cheng, discusses the common causes of infertility, when to seek help, and the latest treatments available.

Happy Women's History Month!

This March, we join Women In Animation in celebrating the "trailblazing women who broke barriers and made critical advances for gender equity in the field of animation."

We're lookin' at you, ladies! Well done.

No Committee Meeting this Month

Our March FAM Committee meeting is cancelled 

to make way for ... 

NEGOTIATIONS!

Many thanks to those speaking up in support of member and family wellness, equity, and inclusion during The Animation Guild's negotiations with the AMPTP.

YOU can stay informed & show support now:

• Post on social media: #newdeal4animation #animationFAM
• Check out the Guild's Press Kit: https://thesocialpresskit.com/tag-solidarity
• Follow the #negotiation-updates channel on TAG's Discord
• Opt-in for Guild emails & texts and stay tuned for official negotiations updates

FAM Committee Meeting 7:30pm TONIGHT 2/2/22

WE'RE BACK!

FAM COMMITTEE MEETING TONIGHT

7:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2022

For the Zoom link, check out: 

TAG's Discord: family-committee

Facebook Private Groups: The Animation Guild Local 839 &

The New Unofficial Animation Guild Group

To contact the FAM Committee, email:

animationisfamily@gmail.com

Agenda:

NEW: Doggy Bandanas are here!

Upcoming: AMPTP Negotiations resume February 14th

Upcoming: Fertility Panel Discussion in March

Open Discussion: Next steps for FAM Committee: new leadership or shut-down?

Open Forum: Share your ideas!

Diversity & Inclusivity through REVERSE Mentorship!

In this Thursday TED TALK, we explore how

REVERSE MENTORSHIP can create BETTER LEADERS

The Way We Work: 2021

Employee diversity and inclusive leadership are goals for most organizations today, but how do we get there? Try a "reverse mentorship" program, which sets up junior team members to guide senior staff. Here are 6 tips to make reverse mentorship work, from executive coach and personal development advocate Patrice Gordon.

Family Leave is GOOD FOR COMPANIES & SOCIETY

These Thursday TED Talks highlight how 

supporting families brings more equality & diversity to the workplace...

Parenting is Real Work:

What if we started treating parenting like the real work it is? Podcast host and CEO Angela Garbes details how working families have evolved -- and how companies haven't -- and gives insight into what parents really need from their colleagues and workplaces.

Paternity Leave for Dads benefits EVERYONE:

Paternity leave has many benefits for dads, their partners and their babies -- but did you know it also has surprising benefits for companies? This is what author Shu Matsuo Post learned from his seven transformative months of paternity leave -- and he says it can create more equal and diverse workplaces and even boost productivity.

The Way We Work: 2021

Where to Start: Caring for Older Family Members

It takes a village. You’ve probably heard the saying, but the elder caregiving journey gives it new meaning. If you’re trying to plan ahead for Mom’s future care needs or you’ve suddenly found yourself coordinating care for Dad, creating a family care plan and assembling a team to carry it out can help. Find out how to get started in these Bright Horizons® family webinars: 

Elder Caregiving: A Guide to Working Together

Caregiving Questions - Answered