AFTRA Talent Takes Videogames to the Next Level

Six of the top 10 videogames in 2006 were produced under the Interactive Media Agreement from AFTRA—the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists—a national union representing over 70,000 professional performers, broadcasters, and recording artists in 32 Locals throughout the country. Experienced professional AFTRA performers improve the efficiency of production and quality of the final product. It’s easy to produce videogames using the AFTRA Interactive Media Agreement as staff members can answer questions and facilitate talent needs.

AFTRA Members and Videogame Employers Agree on Terms
for Extending the AFTRA Interactive Media Agreement

LOS ANGELES, CA (November 12, 2008)—The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) announced today that it has reached an agreement with videogame employers on terms for a one-year extension to the AFTRA Interactive Media Agreement, the union’s collective bargaining agreement covering performers working in videogames.

Terms of the extension agreement, approved today by the Administrative Committee of the AFTRA National Board, include:

One-year extension of the AFTRA Interactive Media Agreement, effective dates January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009 3% increase in initial compensation for all session fees effective January 1, 2009 0.5% increase in AFTRA H&R contributions effective January 1, 2009

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The AFTRA Interactive Media Agreement represents the minimum terms and conditions for all performers engaged in the production and use of Interactive Media. AFTRA has dedicated staff ready to answer questions and help produce games under the AFTRA Interactive Media Agreement: 

                                                  Mathis L. Dunn, Jr.
                                   Assistant National Executive Director
                        Commercials, Non-Broadcast, and Interactive Media
                                                     323.634.8193

Los Angeles Billie Murphy Interactive Media Representative 323.634.8178	San Francisco Fatna Sallak-Williams Interactive Media Representative 415.391.7510	Washington/Baltimore Jane Love Asst. Local Executive Director 301.657.2560
New York Connie Best Interactive Media Representative 212.863.4244	Chicago Kit Woods Interactive Media Representative 312.573.8081	Seattle Ina Novak Interactive Media Representative 206.282.2506

Click here for a complete list of AFTRA Locals across the country>>

Click here to view the contents of the new AFTRA Interactive Media CD-ROM>>
Whether you're an interactive media employer ready to hire professional AFTRA talent, or you're an AFTRA member interested in learning more about how your union is working for you, this new resource will put you in touch with AFTRA staff in the major interactive media markets and across the country, guide you through a list of industry-specific FAQs, and provide you with some basic tools, including a modified copy of the AFTRA Interactive Media Agreement.

Videogames offer more work for AFTRA members! 
AFTRA is dedicated to organizing more work opportunities for members under the AFTRA Interactive Media Agreement.  Click here for more information>>