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Los Angeles and New York Locals will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. New York will close at 3pm Eastern time on Thursday, July 2.
New Union SAFE programs are available for members and their families who are suffering from financial hardship due to the downturn in the economy. Click here to learn more.
AFTRA President Reardon Applauds ACTRA Contract Ratification
In a statement released today, Roberta Reardon, National President of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), praised the announcement by the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) regarding ratification by ACTRA members of a new three-year Independent Production Agreement. Click here to read the statement.
AFTRA Members Mourn the Death of Michael Jackson (1958-2009). Click here to read more.
We Remember Farrah Fawcett. Click here to read more.
AFTRA, SAG, and Equity Announce 2009 Ivy Bethune Tri-Union Diversity Award Recipients
AFTRA, SAG, and Equity are delighted to announce the 7th annual Ivy Bethune Tri-Union Diversity Awards, honoring actor and activist George Takei; actor, writer and teacher Dr. Victoria Ann Lewis; dancer Cheryl Burke; and stand-up comedian/storyteller Charlie Hill. Click here to read more.
AFTRA and SAG Members Overwhelmingly Ratify New Television and Radio Commercials Contracts
In nationwide voting completed today, members of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and the Screen Actors Guild have overwhelmingly approved new three-year successor agreements to the 2006 AFTRA Television and Radio Commercials Contracts and the 2006 Screen Actors Guild Television Commercials Contract. Click here to read more.
AFTRA Announces New Audiobook Agreements
The Administrative Committee of the AFTRA National Board of Directors has unanimously approved two new agreements covering performers working on audiobooks produced by John McElroy Production and Talent Services and Mind Wings Audio. Click here to read more
AFTRA to Celebrate the “American Scene”
The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) has issued a Call for Entries for its biennial American Scene Awards®, a national competition that recognizes excellence in the employment and portrayal of women, ethnic minorities, seniors, people with disabilities, and the LGBT community in a positive, balanced, and realistic manner. Celebrating its 15th year, the awards, presented by AFTRA’s National Equal Employment Opportunities Committee, will take place at the union’s National Convention in Chicago, August 6-9, 2009. Click here to read more.
AFTRA Applauds House Judiciary’s Approval of Performance Rights Act
AFTRA President Roberta Reardon issued the following statement in response to the House Judiciary Committee’s approval of the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848). Click here to read more.
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The Stars Come Out in Support of Employee Free Choice Act
The stars of stage and screen – actors, musicians, Broadway performers, comedians, writers, and crew – are coming out in support of the Employee Free Choice Act through a new online video called “Artists4WorkersChoice.” Click here to visit artists4workerschoice.org. Click here to read the press release. |
Tell Your Representative that you Support the Performance Rights Act
Please join AFTRA on Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12 in calling your local Representatives and urging them to vote for the Performance Rights Act, which would secure the right for recording artists and musicians to be fairly compensated for radio airplay. Click here to read more.
AFTRA National President Roberta Reardon Praises Government Findings on Global Intellectual Property Protection
a statement released today, AFTRA National President Roberta Reardon praised the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s “Special 301” Report which stresses the important connection between protecting the intellectual property of artists and keeping the United States competitive in the global economy. Click here to read more.
Intellectual Property Rights Community Sends a
Letter to President Obama
AFTRA has co-signed a letter sent by the Copyright Alliance to President Obama regarding the importance of the rights of copyright owners and creators and expressing confidence that such rights are being taken into account in his presidential appointment process. Click here to read the letter to President Obama.
AFTRA Performers Are Always Prepared
When you audition for a role on an AFTRA show, are hired by a broadcast station, or booked for a recording session, you want to be sure that you’re ready to work when you get the job. That means you must be a member in good standing and your dues must be paid in full. Click here to find out how to keep your membership status current.
AFTRA statement on the cancellation of Guiding Light. Click here to read more.
AGENCY NOTICES
The AFTRA National office has been informed that Gilla Roos, Ltd., an agency franchised out of New York, has temporary closed. The status of this agency’s AFTRA franchise is currently listed as surrendered. This change in status of Gilla Roos, Ltd means that the agency is not permitted to represent talent in areas covered under AFTRA’s jurisdiction. If you are currently represented by this agency, please contact the AFTRA National Agency Department at agency@aftra.com or by phone at 212.863.4305. Thank you.
The AFTRA and SAG Atlanta Office is notifying its members that Talent Network in Atlanta is no longer franchised by the Union or Guild. This agency’s AFTRA and SAG Agency Franchise is currently listed as surrendered. This change in status of Talent Network means that the agency is not permitted to represent talent in areas covered under AFTRA or SAG’s jurisdiction. If you are currently represented by this agency, please contact the Melissa Goodman in the Atlanta Office at 404.239.0131 or email at mgoodman@aftra.com or Megan Capuano, National Director, Agent Relations at agency@aftra.com. |
AFTRA National Board of Directors Sets Organizing Priorities for the Future of the Entertainment and Media Industries
Meeting by videoconference between New York and Los Angeles, the National Board of Directors of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists yesterday received reports and authorized actions designed to strengthen the union’s ability to organize work for AFTRA members across the spectrum of the entertainment and media industries. Click here to read the press release.
AFTRA Members Win Landmark Arbitration Against Citadel Broadcasting in DC
AFTRA members announced today a landmark victory in a long-running arbitration suit against Citadel Broadcasting, Corp., the largest pure play radio company in the United States. Click here to read more.
AFTRA-AEA Letter from Presidents Reardon and Zimmerman
Professional performers work in all media. Only you can protect your interests, and preserve the fair and decent working conditions that you, as a professional, deserve. Click here to discover how you can stand with your fellow union members>>
NO CONTRACT, NO WORK Order in Effect for 'TMZ'
Effective September 20, 2007, members of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists are advised that TMZ Productions Inc., Harvey Levin Productions Inc., and paraMedia inc.-producers of the syndicated TV series "TMZ"-are not signed to an AFTRA contract covering this program. AFTRA members may NOT accept employment, including recording in-show and/or promotional announcements, on "TMZ" until and unless a fair contract between AFTRA and the producers is achieved. If you are contacted for employment on "TMZ", please contact Joan Halpern Weise, Assistant National Executive Director, at 323.634.8174 (jweise@aftra.com) or David Besbris, Los Angeles Local Director of Television, 323.634.8116 (dbesbris@aftra.com). All calls are confidential.
Safety Resources for Journalists: A brief compendium of some of the practical safety resources, including links to other organizations. Click here for the print and html versions>>
Safety Bulletins Recommended by Industry-Wide Labor-Management Safety Committee for the Motion Picture and Television Industry for the safety of cast and crew. Click here to visit the Contract Services Administration Trust Fund website and view current Safety Bulletins>>
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