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By Mark Roberts PHILADELPHIA (July 22, 2007) AFTRA's 70th Anniversary Convention concluded Saturday with a variety of actions affecting the Pittsburgh Local.
With a margin of 91%, delegates voted in special session for AFTRA to take steps to obtain a direct national charter from the AFL-CIO. Friday's other highlights include the presentation of AFTRA's American Scene Awards. Jonas Chaney of WPXI-TV accepted the AFTRA Award for his program, "Biking through Black History" Saturday Roberta Reardon--who had been selected by the AFTRA National Board to serve as National President to complete the remainder of the term of John Connolly--was elected by unanimous acclamation to a full two-year term as National President. At Sunday's National Board meeting, Pittsburgh's Mark Roberts was re-appointed to the National Finance Committe. Roberts continues to serve on the National IT Committee, and the Multi-Regional Organizing Work Group (The Rogues). Many photos have already been posted from Philly, but there are more to come. So watch this space! |
