Metro Traffic Pittsburgh Ratifies First AFTRA Contract

	Metro Reporters Bonnie Diver and Aimee Angel

PITTSBURGH (July 8, 2008)The members of the recently formed Metro bargaining unit have voted, and the proposed AFTRA Agreement has been unanimously ratified by the membership, according to John Haer, AFTRA Pittsburgh Executive Director. July 8, 2008, stands as the official ratification date and the first effective date for new contract terms, including pay raises.

Metro management has been oficially notified, and in the next week or two, the Company and AFTRA will draw up a formal document for signature by the parties. A copy of the new agreement will be provided to all covered employees. Shortly, Metro members will receive a packet from AFTRA regarding membership and dues information. Haer congratulated the members of our newest unit, saying, "I want to thank each and every one of you for your determination to stick together and work this out, especially our committee folks".

Welcome to AFTRA, Metro Pittsburgh.

About AFTRA
The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, AFL-CIO is a national labor union of over 70,000 actors, singers, dancers, announcers, and other broadcast talent performers, journalists and other artists working in the entertainment and news media. With 32 local chapters across the country, AFTRA promotes the success and welfare of members in a variety of ways, including contract negotiation and enforcement, advocating on legislative and public policy issues, supporting equal employment opportunities, and sponsoring or supporting health and retirement benefits and programs. For more information, visit http://www.aftra.com.