Many on-air "personalities" are union members..Here's what THEY have

Those BIG OLD NASTY DUES, don't seem to be all that onerous, do they?..

There should be a full-disclosure disclaimer to remind everyone that THEY are union members

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AFTRA rules and procedures

To join AFTRA applicants need to complete an application. They also must pay a one-time initiation fee and dues for the current dues period. The initiation fee is currently $1,600.

Dues are calculated and billed semi-annually using dual scales, but there are also minimum and maximum dues. As of November 1, 2004, the minimum dues are $63.90 and the maximum dues are $1,012.40. For all AFTRA earnings up to from $0 to $100,000 the member is billed for 0.137% of their earnings. For all AFTRA earnings up to from $100,000 to $250,000 the member is billed for 0.743% of their earnings. If a members has less than $2,000 annually in AFTRA earnings they pay only the minimum amount of $63.90.


Member Benefits and Privileges

AFTRA provides equal employment opportunities for its members in all locations where it operates. The union strives to increase employment opportunities for women, minorities, seniors, people with disabilities, and to uphold the Non-Discrimination/Affirmation Action Plan for all AFTRA members. Working with AFTRA production signatories guarantees members fair compensation, safe working conditions, health benefits and retirement plans. Members can also participate in professional development through coaching, workshops and classes, support and counselling, educational scholarships for members and their dependants. Members also receive discounts on hospitalization and prescriptions, travel costs, computers, and additional education.


and this recent article:

http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/aftra-extends-network-tv-code_b24236

AFTRA and the networks have agreed to extend the AFTRA Network Television Code by one year, covering Nov. 16, 2010 to Nov. 15, 2011. The code covers all television programming except primetime scripted shows.

The extension will now be sent out to AFTRA members for ratification.

The union is preparing to enter negotiations for primetime scripted fare in September, and is currently negotiating with ABC to develop the successor to the ABC Network Staff Newspersons Agreement.

More details about the extension, including the terms of the deal, after the jump.

NEW YORK (June 11, 2010)-The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA, AFL-CIO), a national union of more than 70,000 professional performers, recording artists and broadcast journalists, today announced that the AFTRA National Board of Directors unanimously approved a one-year extension to the AFTRA Network Television Code, which covers television programming except network dramatic primetime shows, at its annual face-to-face plenary taking place in New York City.

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About AFTRA
The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, AFL-CIO, are the people who entertain and inform America. In 32 Locals across the country, AFTRA members work as actors, journalists, singers, dancers, announcers, hosts, comedians, disc jockeys, and other performers across the media industries including television, radio, cable, sound recordings, music videos, commercials, audiobooks, non-broadcast industrials, interactive games, the Internet and other digital media. The 70,000 professional performers, broadcasters, and recording artists of AFTRA are working together to protect and improve their jobs, lives, and communities in the 21st century. From new art forms to new technology, AFTRA members embrace change in their work and craft to enhance American culture and society. Visit AFTRA online at www.aftra.com.

If they denounce unions then they should have to give up their union status
and that would force them off the air waves.

of every Rightwing and Corporate Media personality who is a union member.


Then the e-mails and phone calls and public shaming can begin...


The K and the R

and the chickenshit "reporters" are not going to volunteer their own participation

They were busted out of most radio stations in the 80s. There are few stations that still have any AFTRA presence. Rushbo gained due to union busting as stations replace live and local programming with the low cost satellite clap trap that is today's hate radio. The union folded like a deck of cards and opened the door to "deregulation" that has driven the industry to bankruptcy...fiscally and morally.

I'm so glad to see this and am reading. :hi:

can't talk about this too much... I cringe every time I hear them bashing unions.. especially that rat-eyed Joe..His preemie would have cost him a BUNDLE without that fantastic medical care he gets for next to nothing..