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American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
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American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
A labor union for American journalists, actors, and others who are broadcast on radio or television. It lobbies and negotiates contracts for better pay and working conditions; it also advocates for members in the event of a lawsuit. It was established in 1937 and is based in New York and Los Angeles. It is affiliated with the AFL-CIO.


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On Friday, actors union the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists said in a statement that "as the show s trademark lighthouse dims one last time today, AFTRA members join the the world in celebrating the contributions this award-winning program has made to entertainment.
They accuse the current leadership of mishandling labor talks and straining relations with SAG's smaller sister union, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, through SAG's failed campaign to scuttle a contract negotiated separately between AFTRA and the studios.
Both SAG and AFTRA are in the process of seeking new deals with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) to replace existing contracts which expire on June 30.
 
 
 
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