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AFTRA Makes a Tentative Deal, on Its Own
AFTRA settled on a tentative deal with major television networks and producers Saturday, after less than a month of talks. The pact, if ratified, would establish new codes for daytime TV and other actors, as well as change the pay structure for new media projects, such as webisodes.
According to the Reporter, AFTRA prez and negotiating committee chair Roberta Reardon said, "This agreement is a major milestone for AFTRA as substantial gains in wages and working conditions for performers were successfully achieved." She added, "This contract is extraordinary for performers and made significant progress on many fronts, including importantly new-media jurisdiction and compensation."
The union's possible agreement comes as relations between AFTRA and SAG have gotten a tad sour. Next up for them are talks with the AMPTP for prime-time contracts, negotiations which they've traditionally done together. But a schism developed in recent weeks, as Reardon urged SAG to hurry up and start bargaining, while SAG has preferred to continue doing research and doesn't plan to begin negotiations until April. Contracts for members of both actors' unions expire June 30. — Anna Dimond
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• AFTRA to SAG: Start Talking, or We're Walking
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Mar 10, 2008 5:48 PM
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Nice Work AFTRA! 
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Mar 10, 2008 7:07 PM
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YEAH!!!! Nice work, AFTRA. I hope SAG learns from your example.
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Mar 20, 2008 12:43 PM
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