Letter of Support from American Federation of Musicians President Thomas Lee
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AFTRA Primetime TV Contract Draws Support from AFL-CIO, DGA, IATSE, and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
AFTRA has received tremendous support from the labor community as well as Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for the successful negotiation of its new three-year Primetime TV contract. Click here to read more>>

             

                "Did you vote YES on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract? We did!"

"Our negotiating committee was made up 100% of dual card holders. In difficult economic times, with union give-backs everywhere, there are no money rollbacks in this contract, and the raises for working actors actors are better than usual. We achieved protection of consent for the entire backlog of actors' work for clips in New Media. And we chose not to negotiate by making unachievable demands. This contract is a win for actors and I'm proud to have been part of it." --Stephen Collins, Actor, AFTRA Primetime Negotiating Committee

Member Updates

Voting YES is a vote for your paycheck and your jobs. Read this important message>>

A Special Message from AFTRA National Executive Director
This is a time of tension and conflicting information for all AFTRA members, particularly for those who also hold membership in the Screen Actors Guild. With this in mind, it is necessary to speak with you informally, to cut through the noise that could compromise your ability to cast an honest vote on the new primetime TV contract. Click here to read this special message>>

Get the REAL FACTS on the AFTRA Primetime TV Contract – June 18
The new primetime television contract hammered out by the AFTRA Primetime Negotiating Committee is not only a good deal–it is one of the best deals that anyone will get this year. That’s why the 31 working actors, singers, dancers, and stunt people who served on the committee unanimously recommend that you VOTE YES TO RATIFY the 2008 AFTRA Primetime Television Contract (Exhibit A). Click here to read more>>

Message from AFTRA President Roberta Reardon on the Primetime TV Contract
On June 6, your AFTRA National Board overwhelmingly approved the tentative agreement reached on May 28 with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on a new three-year primetime television contract (Exhibit A of the AFTRA Network Television Code). In the next week or so, you will be receiving a detailed summary of the agreement along with a ratification ballot. The message from June 8 continues here>>

AFTRA Primetime Negotiations Member Update – May 29
Read the May 29 member update of primetime TV negotiations from National President Roberta Reardon. Click here to read more>>

AFTRA Primetime Negotiations Member Update – May 25
Read the May 25 member update of primetime TV negotiations from National President Roberta Reardon. Click here to read more>>

AFTRA Primetime Negotiations Member Update – May 19
Read the May 19 member update of primetime TV negotiations from National President Roberta Reardon. Click here to read more>>

News

AFTRA Primetime TV Contract Draws Support from AFL-CIO, DGA, IATSE, and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
AFTRA has received tremendous support from the labor community as well as Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for the successful negotiation of its new three-year Primetime TV contract. Click here to read more>>
AFTRA National Board Sends Primetime TV Contract to Membership for Ratification
The National Board of Directors of AFTRA overwhelmingly approved and sent to its membership for ratification the tentative agreement its negotiating committee recently reached with the AMPTP on a new three-year primetime television contract at its meeting yesterday. Click here for details>>

AFTRA Reaches Tentative Agreement with AMPTP on Primetime Television Contract
The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists has reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on a new three-year primetime television contract. Full details in news release>>

Joint Statement from AFTRA and AMPTP 
As scheduled, the AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) began formal negotiations on May 7 regarding a new three-year Exhibit A of the Network Code agreement. At the start of talks, both parties expressed their desire to engage in open, productive discussions that will hopefully lead to a resolution that makes sense for both AFTRA and the industry. Both parties believe that these negotiations will be most productive if we refrain from commenting to the media until an agreement is reached.
 
AFTRA to Commence Negotiations with AMPTP on May 7 for a New Three-Year Primetime TV Contract
The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists announced that its Primetime Negotiating Committee, comprised of 31 working actors, will commence formal talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers regarding a new three-year Exhibit A of the Network Code agreement on Wednesday, May 7. Click here for full details>>

AFTRA Agrees Again to Postpone Start of Primetime TV Talks
AFTRA has issued the following statement regarding its primetime television contract negotiations scheduled to commence May 5: "At the joint request of the AMPTP and SAG, AFTRA has agreed to postpone the commencement of its primetime television negotiations until Wednesday, May 7, or sooner. The AFTRA Negotiating Committee has granted this second extension in order to give the current negotiations between the AMPTP and SAG more opportunity to succeed."

AFTRA Agrees to Postpone Start of Primetime TV Talks
AFTRA issued the following statement regarding the primetime television contract negotiations scheduled to begin April 28: "At the request of the AMPTP, AFTRA has agreed to postpone the commencement of its primetime television negotiations until May 5. The AFTRA Negotiating Committee would like to give the negotiations already underway between the AMPTP and the Screen Actors Guild a chance to succeed, and while AFTRA is ready to begin negotiations now, we believe we can best serve our members' interests by briefly postponing our negotiations. AFTRA remains focused on achieving important gains for our members."

AFTRA Sets April 28 to Start Primetime TV Talks
“In order to advance the interests of all performers, out of concern for the health of the entertainment industry, and in the spirit of union solidarity, AFTRA has decided to commence negotiations with the AMPTP on April 28,” said AFTRA National President Roberta Reardon about negotiations for the Primetime TV Agreement/Exhibit A to the AFTRA Network Code. Read full statement here>>