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Don’t Let the Federal Communications Commission
Fast Track Media Consolidation
FCC Chair Kevin Martin is trying to gut the few remaining media ownership regulations. We need to tell Congress to keep the FCC from allowing more media consolidation. By taking action now, we can support local news and entertainment, a diversity of views, and media competition. Send a message your Senators and U.S. Representative today>>
The consolidation of media ownership by giant corporations eliminates
diverse and local sources of news, music, and entertainment programming, which critically affects our jobs, our lives, and our communities. As conglomerates combine media outlets across America, AFTRA members have seen:
• Decreased coverage of local issues and fewer editorial perspectives in news
• Fewer and less diverse opportunities for actors as the last remaining independent
producers struggle to survive
• Homogenization and disappearance of radio formats
• Elimination of opportunities for airplay for recording artists
That’s why it’s crucial for AFTRA members to join with the community to working people to stop the further consolidation of media ownership.
Join the effort to protect diversity of voices in the media:• File comments as an individual citizen opposing further relaxation of media
ownership regulations.
• Send us your examples of how consolidation of media ownership has had an impact
on your professional life for AFTRA to use in its public comments.
• Attend one of the official public hearings organized by the FCC. The first
hearing was October 3 in Los Angeles. The second official public hearing was Monday,
December 11 in Nashville, Tennessee. Other hearings will be scheduled
shortly.
• If the FCC doesn't come to your community, work with your Local to organize a town
hall meeting or symposium on media consolidation. FCC commissioners Copps and
Adelstein are holding informal hearings around the country and may be willing to come
to your city. Informal hearings: New York City, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and
Harrisburg, PA.
• Mobilize and educate friends, co-workers, and others about the effects of media
consolidation.
Click here to read or download the official public comments submitted by AFTRA to the FCC>>
Tell the FCC Your Media Consolidation Stories. AFTRA members know the effects of consolidation of media ownership on our jobs, our lives, and our communities. Now is your chance to tell your stories about what media consolidation is doing to you. AFTRA wants to include your information in our official filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which has issued a new "Notice of Proposed Rulemaking" on its media ownership rules. Click here for more information and to take action>>
AFTRA Members Call for Limits on Big Media. Four AFTRA Pittsburgh members and one from Philadelphia trekked to Harrisburg, PA, on Feb. 23 to testify at a special public hearing called by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).Click here to read the full story>>
AFTRA Members Oppose Relaxed Media Ownership at a Public Forum on January 18. Click here for details>>
Nashville Singer-Songwriters Detail Harm from Media Consolidation. AFTRA Members Testify at FCC Public Hearing. Click here to read the press release>>
AFTRA Member Testifies Against Relaxation of Media Ownership Rules at FCC Town Hall Meeting in Oakland, California. Click here>>
AFTRA Members Make Strong Case Against FCC Relaxing Media Ownership Rules at New York Town Hall Meeting. Click here>>
AFTRA Members Speak Out at FCC Hearings on Media Ownership in Los Angeles. Click here>>
AFTRA National President John Connolly to Join Panel Discussion at FCC Hearing in Los Angeles. Click here>>
Media Ownership Hearing Sparks Mobilization of AFTRA Members. Click here>>
AFTRA President Speaks Out Against Consolidation of Media Ownership at Town Hall Meeting. Click here>>AFTRA Members Disappointed with FCC Decision on Media Ownership Rules. Click here>>
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