AFTRA convention news: "From Broadcast to Broadband and Beyond" AFTRA's 2009 Chicago Convention wrapped up last week. Organizing the future was Topic A. Read about convention events, see some pictures, follow a few links. It's a digital future. We're working to make sure we're prepared. |
Health Care: Why AFTRAns need reform The current misinformation is nothing compared to what will happen if we do nothing. Our health care materials, including a copy of AFTRA's most recent convention resolution. No "death panels" here. Just some gut-turning, eye-popping facts. And ways to take action! |
Some perspectives on recent legislative matters From New York production incentives to the Employee Free Choice Act to the Performance Rights Act for terrestrial radio. A reminder of why we need to be interested in the outcome of these issues. Any latest news. |
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This year, it's Number 70 Oprah is 2. Meryl is 48. Tina Fey, 51. And AftraNOW founding member Reardon is now 70 on the Hollywood Reporter's list of 100 Most Powerful Women in Hollywood. The # 70 represents a promotion over last year's designation as # 87. More... |
Graham voted National Vice-President...again AFTRA NY Local President and AftraNOW member Holter Graham was re-elected to his national office at this year's convention. Graham remains a senior leader of the national union as well as president of the New York Local. |
Cooke remains AFTRA National Recording Secretary NY Local Recording Secretary and founding member of AftraNOW is re-elected to the national post at this year's convention. |
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A New AFTRA Website? Yep. The new site gives you easy access to all of AFTRA's latest news and information and better reflects AFTRA as the multi-jurisdictional media union that it is. Interactive, loads of new features, fully searchable. Take a look at www.aftra.com. |
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AftraNOW member Elected Nat'l VP of AFL-CIO; added to AFL-CIO Executive Council |
AFL-CIO Endorses I AM PWD AftraNOW's Anita Hollander and I AM PWD get a nod. More... |
Guiding Light's Out No other show has managed a run like "The Guiding Light". First on radio, then on TV, first five minutes then a full hour. We salute the show and AftraNOW member Robert Newman for his years of work... |
AFTRA Interactive Agreement ratified After being endorsed by the National Board of AFTRA, members working this contract area ratified the deal by a two to one margin. more |
