The AFTRA leadership found out that they didn’t have the votes in their caucuses held around the country to pass the interactive contract, so their board ratified it, despite the fact that the clear message from the affected members in the Hollywood caucus, the only caucus where a vote was taken, was by a vote [...]

1214499565 69.230.218.82 The following flyer is being sent to broadcasters by AFTRA’s Leadership in order to solicit their vote on a contract that they don’t work under! This shameless, blatant appeal, to broadcasters own self-interest, is being done even though they don’t work this contract. It is being perpetrated by AFTRA’s Leadership in order to [...]

1214348612 69.230.218.82 AFTRA’s Leadership gets all bent out of joint because SAG is interfering with their referendum, but, but, it is apparent that it is not the interfering that is upsetting them but rather interference from an entity that does not agree with AFTRA’s Leadership’s agenda. Now if interference, was not welcomed by other entities [...]

1085132963 67.119.155.16 What purports to be a pro dues increase statement basically becomes a diatribe against those who oppose it! My personal favorite line is when Ms. Bush tries to justify Mr. Pisano’s half a million dollar “salary-and-benefit-package” with “And, do we really want the cheapest CEO we can find?” So let’s pick it up [...]

1085080268 67.119.155.16 Here is Ms. Bush’s e-mail, along with your humble SW editor & chief’s brilliant responses. Dear Fellow SAG Member, Bush: Recently, you received a ballot asking you to vote to increase your dues. Unfortunately, this is a difficult, but necessary, action we must take together for the continued fiscal health of our Guild. [...]