AFTRA BEGINS BARGAINING TALKS WITH AMPTP

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AFTRA BEGINS BARGAINING TALKS WITH AMPTP
Thursday, May 8 2008

The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists began independent negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers Wednesday, after rejecting a new plea by the Screen Actors Guild to hold joint talks. In a message to AFTRA members -- a majority of whom belong to both unions -- AFTRA President Roberta Reardon said that over the past 15 months "our once-positive relationship with SAG deteriorated, making it impossible now to continue joint bargaining." In response to trade and Internet critics who have accused AFTRA of becoming a lapdog for the industry, Reardon said, "Make no mistake; we anticipate challenging negotiations as we work to secure greater job opportunities and improved wages and working conditions."

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Wednesday, May 7 2008
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Friday, May 2 2008
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