Videos

October 7, 2011	Actor Geri Jewell Accepts her AFTRA Disability Awareness Award Actor Geri Jewell was honored Thursday, Oct. 6 with the AFTRA Disability Awareness Award at the 2011 Media Access Awards breakfast at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
July 23, 2011	AFTRA National Executive Director's Report Part 1 of 5 Part 1 of 5: AFTRA National Executive Director Kim Roberts Hedgpeth gives her report at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention. National Executive Director Kim Roberts Hedgpeth looks back on the past two years and commends the work that AFTRA has completed. From fiscal budgets to membership numbers,...
July 23, 2011	AFTRA National Executive Director's Report Part 2 of 5 Part 2 of 5: AFTRA National Executive Director Kim Roberts Hedgpeth gives her report at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention.
July 23, 2011	AFTRA National Executive Director's Report Part 3 of 5 Part 3 of 5: AFTRA National Executive Director Kim Roberts Hedgpeth gives her report at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention.
July 23, 2011	AFTRA National Executive Director's Report Part 4 of 5 Part 4 of 5: AFTRA National Executive Director Kim Roberts Hedgpeth gives her report at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention.
July 23, 2011	AFTRA National Executive Director's Report Part 5 of 5 Part 5 of 5: AFTRA National Executive Director Kim Roberts Hedgpeth gives her report at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention.
July 23, 2011	Dennis Dreith, Administrator of the AFM/AFTRA IP Fund Dennis Dreith, Administrator of the AFM/AFTRA Intellectual Property Fund, addresses the Delegates at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention. Dennis Dreith, Administrator of the AFM/AFTRA Intellectual Property Fund, congratulates AFTRA's action to create a true meaning of solidarity within the Union by...
July 23, 2011	Ferne Downey at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention Ferne Downey, President of ACTRA addresses the Delegates at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention. ACTRA President Ferne Downey praises AFTRA's ability to adapt to the ever-changing pace of the entertainment industry as it continues to accelerate. Standing still, means falling behind and ACTRA has...
July 23, 2011	Liz Shuler at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention: Part 1 AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Liz Shuler addresses the delegates at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention. Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer, captures the crowd with her vibrant speech by focusing on the new ways to ensure the continual growth and organization of AFTRA and other unions,...
July 23, 2011	Liz Shuler at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention: Part 2 AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Liz Shuler addresses the delegates at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention.
July 23, 2011	Garry Moore at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention AFTRA Peoria President Garry Moore gives an impassioned speech and gets convention delegates fired up about the efforts by his fellow broadcasters in Peoria, who are battling management at WEEK/WHOI-TV and trying to save local journalism. Prior to speaking, the delegates were shown a video...
July 23, 2011	Bryan Calhoun at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention Bryan Calhoun, SoundExchange Vice President of New Media and External Affairs, talks with Delegates at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention. SoundExchange VP of New Media and External Affairs Bryan Calhoun works closely with AFTRA to protect the interests of musicians and recording artists. As a...
July 22, 2011	Rick Sawyer and Eric Van Rossum from UNITE HERE Rick Sawyer and Eric Van Rossum from UNITE HERE address the Delegates at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention. Rick Sawyer & Eric Van Rossum from Unite Here strive for workers unity during these tough economic times, including the workers of Local 8 at the Westin Seattle, where the convention was...
July 22, 2011	Senator Patty Murray Senator Patty Murray addresses the Delegates at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention.
July 22, 2011	American Scene Awards - "Modern Family" "Modern Family" is honored with the Comedy Program Award at the 2011 National American Scene Awards, presented at the AFTRA National Convention in Seattle.
July 22, 2011	American Scene Awards - "Parenthood" "Parenthood" is honored with a Dramatic Program Award at the 2011 National American Scene Awards, presented at the AFTRA National Convention.
July 22, 2011	American Scene Awards - "The Voice" Part 1 of 2 Part 1 of 2: "The Voice" is honored with the Talent Competition Award at the 2011 National American Scene Awards, presented at the AFTRA National Convention.
July 22, 2011	American Scene Awards - "The Voice" Part 2 of 2 Part 2 of 2: "The Voice" is honored with the Talent Competition Award at The 2011 National American Scene Awards, presented at the AFTRA National Convention.
July 22, 2011	Vicci Martinez Sings "Jolene" at the American Scene Awards Vicci Martinez was a surprise guest at the 2011 National American Scene Awards where she performed live for the Delegates at the AFTRA National Convention.
July 22, 2011	American Scene Awards - CBS Television CBS Television is honored with the Crystal Award at The 2011 National American Scene Awards, held at the AFTRA National Convention.
July 22, 2011	American Scene Awards - "Switched at Birth" "Switched at Birth" is honored with the Crystal Award at The 2011 National American Scene Awards, presented at the AFTRA National Convention.
July 23, 2011	2011 National President's Report Part 1 of 3 Part 1 of 3: AFTRA National President Roberta Reardon gives her report to 2011 AFTRA National Convention delegates. AFTRA National President Roberta Reardon reports on the increased strength of the Union since the 2009 Chicago Convention. AFTRA has successfully formed strong bonds with the Los...
July 23, 2011	2011 National President's Report Part 2 of 3 Part 2 of 3: AFTRA National President Roberta Reardon gives her report to 2011 AFTRA National Convention delegates.
July 23, 2011	2011 National President's Report Part 3 of 3 Part 3 of 3: AFTRA National President Roberta Reardon gives her report to 2011 AFTRA National Convention delegates.
July 21, 2011	Jeff Johnson, Chief Executive of WA State Labor Council Part 1 Part 1: Jeff Johnson, Chief Executive of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO addresses the Delegates at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention. Jeff Johnson, Chief Executive of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO promotes international awareness to the unprecedented attacks on the labor...
July 21, 2011	Jeff Johnson, Chief Executive of WA State Labor Council Part 2 Part 2: Jeff Johnson, Chief Executive of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO addresses the Delegates at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention.
July 21, 2011	Willis Edwards, Vice President of the NAACP, Beverly Hills/Hollywood Chapter Willis Edwards, Vice President of the NAACP, Beverly Hills/Hollywood Chapter addresses the Delegates at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention.
July 21, 2011	Darryl Smith, Deputy Mayor of Seattle Darryl Smith, Deputy Mayor of Seattle addresses the Delegates at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention. Deputy Mayor of Seattle, Darryl Smith welcomes AFTRA to Seattle and proves to be one of our own! Mayor Smith became an AFTRA member in 1986 while working as a performer in New York.
July 21, 2011	Steve Krueger, AFTRA Seattle Local President Steve Krueger, President of the AFTRA Seattle Local address the Delegates at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention.
July 21, 2011	Tom Chamberlain, President of the Oregon State Labor Council, AFL-CIO Tom Chamberlain, President of the Oregon State Labor Council addresses the Delegates at the 2011 AFTRA National Convention. Tom Chamberlain, President of the Oregon State Labor Council, asks members and delegates to stand up and fight! "Fight for a voice, for power, dignity, a middle class, a...
March 1, 2011	I'm Your Local News
April 27, 2011	Digital Theft PSA Whether you get it off the street or off the internet, digital piracy and product counterfeiting are not victimless crimes. The financial repercussions are very real and cost real jobs.
April 20, 2011	American Son AFTRA member Tom Korbee sings his song "American Son" in support of Ohio workers
April 6, 2011	The Audition - I AM PWD "The Audition", a video about accessibility, was created by ACTRA's Diversity Committee. Help spread the word by sharing this great video.
	Next Up with AFTRA Member Jeremy Redleaf Watch video highlights of AFTRA member and actor Jeremy Redleaf's talk at the AFL-CIO's Next Up Youth Summit.
	AFTRA/Dancers' Alliance Launch Party - Dana Wilson DancePlug interviews Dana Wilson at the AFTRA/Dancers Alliance launch party, held at Boulevard 3 on Thursday Nov. 11, 2010.
	AFTRA/Dancers' Alliance Launch Party - Lindsey B DancePlug interviews Beat Freak's Lindsey B at the AFTRA/Dancers Alliance launch party, held at Boulevard 3 on Thursday Nov. 11, 2010.
	AFTRA/Dancers' Alliance Launch Party - Ava Bernstine DancePlug interviews Ava Bernstine at the AFTRA /Dancers Alliance launch party, held at Boulevard 3 on Thursday Nov.11, 2010.
September 30, 2010	VIDEO: Rally at WIVB Dozens of activists today rallied outside of WIVB-TV Channel 4's studios in support of anchors and reporters - represented by the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA, AFL-CIO) - who will return to the bargaining table with WIVB owners, Rhode Island-based LIN Media, on Tuesday, Sept 28, for...
April 19, 2010	GRAMMYs on the Hill 2010 This year's Grammys on the Hill Awards honored Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Representative Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) and country music star and Grammy winner Garth Brooks, all of whom received the Grammys on the Hill Award for their commitment to improving the lives of working music professionals — the two...
April 30, 2010	Bob Butler Speaks to Karen Bass California State Assembly Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) made a stop at AFTRA's Los Angeles office on April 30, 2010 to meet with union members and leaders and hear about the issues facing the membership. AFTRA National Vice President Bob Butler was among the representatives from AFTRA who talked to...
April 30, 2010	Matt Kimbrough Speaks to Karen Bass California State Assembly Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) made a stop at AFTRA's Los Angeles office on April 30 to meet with union members and leaders and hear about the issues facing the membership. AFTRA National Treasurer Matt Kimbrough was among the representatives from AFTRA who talked to Speaker...
April 30, 2010	Robert David Hall Speaks to Karen Bass California State Assembly Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) made a stop at AFTRA's Los Angeles office on April 30 to meet with union members and leaders and hear about the issues facing the membership. The National Co-Chair of AFTRAs Performers with Disabilities...
April 30, 2010	Maria Leticia Gomez' comments to Karen Bass California State Assembly Speaker Emeritus Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) made a stop at AFTRA's Los Angeles office on April 30 to meet with union members and leaders and hear about the issues facing the membership. Maria Leticia Gomez, the president of AFTRA San Francisco Local was among the representatives from AFTRA who...
January 11, 2010	AFTRA/SAG Chicago Star Spangled Banner Singers The AFTRA/SAG Chicago Singers sing "The Star Spangled Banner."
October 28, 2009	2009 AFL-CIO Convention, Theo Bikel Tribute 1 of 3
October 28, 2009	2009 AFL-CIO Convention, Theo Bikel Tribute 2 of 3
October 28, 2009	2009 AFL-CIO Convention, Theo Bikel Tribute 3 of 3
October 28, 2009	2009 AFL-CIO Convention, Robert David Hall
August 8, 2009	Richard Trumka, AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer, Addresses AFTRA Convention Delegates: Part 2
August 6, 2009	National Executive Director Hedgpeth Discusses Growth within AFTRA, Legislative Initiatives, Economy
August 6, 2009	2009 AFTRA National Convention: Reardon's Report Conclusion, Discusses Merger and the Future. 4 of 4
January 21, 2008	"I am AFTRA" Here are some of the faces of AFTRA--the people who entertain and inform America. How many AFTRA members do you recognize? This clip is from the documentary "AFTRA: Commitment to Action." Ask your AFTRA local about seeing the 30-minute video. Feel free to add you own video...
February 3, 2008	AFTRA Receives AFL-CIO Charter LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK (February 3, 2008) - In a major endorsement of its standing as an independent union, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) announced at its national board meeting yesterday that it has been granted a direct charter by the AFL-CIO, the nation's largest labor...
June 13, 2008	AFTRA Local Presidents Urge YES AFTRA Local presidents across the country urge all AFTRA members to vote YES for the AFTRA Primetime Tv Contract.
June 13, 2008	Rick Pfeiffer Says Vote YES on the AFTRA Primetime Contract AFTRA Council of Local Presidents - and former AFTRA Buffalo Local President - Rick Pfeiffer talks about why he's voting YES on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract.
June 13, 2008	Atlanta AFTRA members: VOTE YES! AFTRA Atlanta Local President Barry Stoltze urges members to vote YES on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract.
June 13, 2008	Bob Butler Urges Your YES Vote Bob Butler - AFTRA National Vice President and National EEO Chair - urges your YES vote on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract - Exhibit A to the Network Code.
June 13, 2008	Chicago AFTRA Members: VOTE YES! Richard Steele - AFTRA Chicago Local Vice President - urges Chicago AFTRA members to VOTE YES on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract.
June 13, 2008	Cleveland AFTRA Members: VOTE YES! Mike Kraft - AFTRA Cleveland Vice President - outlines why AFTRA Cleveland members should vote YES on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract.
June 13, 2008	AFTRA Washington/Baltimore members: VOTE YES! Joe Krebs - AFTRA Washington/Baltimore Local President - urges a YES vote on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract - Exhibit A to the Network Code.
June 13, 2008	Denver AFTRA Members: VOTE YES! Denis Berkfeldt - AFTRA Denver Local President - urges your YES vote on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract - Exhibit A to the Network Code.
June 13, 2008	Dallas AFTRA Members: VOTE YES! Brent Anderson - AFTRA Dallas Local President - supports the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract, and urges all AFTRA Dallas members to VOTE YES.
June 13, 2008	Kansas City AFTRA Members: VOTE YES! Former AFTRA Kansas City Local President John Jessup outlines why AFTRA members need to vote YES on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract.
June 13, 2008	Nashville AFTRA members: VOTE YES! CeCe Du Bois - AFTRA Nashville Local President - urges your YES vote on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract.
June 13, 2008	New Orleans AFTRA members: VOTE YES! AFTRA New Orleans Local President Diana Boylston says vote YES on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract - Exhibit A of the Network Code.
June 13, 2008	New York AFTRA Members: VOTE YES! Holter Graham - AFTRA New York Local President - urges you to VOTE YES on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract.
June 13, 2008	Portland AFTRA Members: VOTE YES! AFTRA Portland Local President Mary McDonald-Lewis urges your YES VOTE on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract and then tell two friends.
June 13, 2008	Philadelphia AFTRA Members: VOTE YES! Catherine Brown - AFTRA Philadelphia Local President - supports the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract and asks you to VOTE YES.
June 13, 2008	Anita Hollander Urges YES VOTE on AFTRA Primetime Contract Anita Hollander - East Coast Chair of the AFTRA Performers with Disabilities Committee - urges you to vote YES on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract.
June 13, 2008	San Francisco AFTRA Members: VOTE YES! Denny Delk - AFTRA San Francisco Local President - urges you to VOTE YES on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract.
June 13, 2008	AFTRA Portland Members: VOTE YES! Former AFTRA Portland Local President Chrisse Roccaro urges you to vote YES on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract.
June 13, 2008	AFTRA Dancers: VOTE YES! Dancer and AFTRA National Board Member Sharon Ferguson urges all dancers to vote YES on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract.
June 19, 2008	AFTRANY President Holter Graham Urges a YES Vote AFTRANY President Holter Graham explains why he's recommending a YES vote on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract.
June 20, 2008	Alice Spivak: Vote YES on AFTRA Primetime TV Contract Join with AFTRA New York member Alice Spivak in voting YES on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract. Learn more at www.aftra.com.
June 20, 2008	Janice Pendarvis: Vote YES on AFTRA Primetime TV Contract Join with AFTRA New York member Janice Pendarvis in voting YES on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract. Learn more at www.aftra.com.
June 20, 2008	Maggie Phillips: Vote YES on AFTRA Primetime TV Contract Join with AFTRA New York member Maggie Phillips in voting YES on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract. Learn more at www.aftra.com.
June 27, 2008	Houston AFTRA Members: VOTE YES! Jim Huston from the AFTRA Houston Local urges your YES vote on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract
June 20, 2008	Nat Benchley: Vote YES on AFTRA Primetime TV Contract Join with AFTRA New York member Nat Benchley in voting YES on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract. Learn more at www.aftra.com.
June 30, 2008	Nosotros Votamos SÍ Nosotros Votamos SÍ por el Contrato de Televisión "Primetime" de AFTRA. Para más información visita www.aftra.com/primetimeYES. ENVÍA TU VOTO LO ANTES POSIBLE - ¡VOTA SÍ!
May 14, 2009	Artists for Workers Choice Forty-seven artists. Oscar, Grammy, Emmy and Tony award winners and nominees. Sitcom stars, character actors, musicians, comedians and Broadway performers. All union members. All support the Employee Free Choice Act and say so in this new video. http://www.artists4workerschoice.org
April 15, 2009	AMEES 2009 The Hollywood Reporter was at the 2008 AFTRA Media and Entertainment Excellence Awards asking celebs about their most memorable TV moments.
	AFTRA Members Support the Employee Free Choice Act America's working people are struggling to make ends meet these days and our middle class is disappearing. The best opportunity working people have to get ahead economically is by uniting to bargain with their employers for better wages and benefits. Recent research has shown that some 60 million U.S....

AFTRA Partners & Events

AFTRA FOUNDATION

Music Video Organizing

INDUSTRY DISCOUNTS

AFTRA H&R