Saturday, January 22, 2011

AFTRA Moves Closer to Merger With SAG

For the first time, the union’s national board votes on the current merger attempt, passing a key resolution “overwhelmingly”; the measure includes a statement that AFTRA leadership is “encouraged by the renewed interest expressed by SAG’s current leadership.”

Details: The Hollywood Reporter.

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