What does "FINANCIAL CORE" status mean?

I hold Financial Core membership in both AFTRA and SAG, and am fully covered by union contracts and benefits when doing union jobs. "Financial core status" talent pays the portion of dues that covers the "financial core" of union activities, but not the portion covering any political activities the unions may undertake.

Since Financial Core members do not carry a union card, vote in union elections or run for union office, we can also accept non-union work as well. While Financial Core status is not yet widely known, it is becoming more so. Its legality is recognized in accordance with the United States Supreme Court decision, "CWA v. Beck," of June 29, 1988, and applies to all unions, not just AFTRA and SAG.