AFTRA News Archives 2005

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12/23/2005
   One of this area's most recognized voices has been silenced. Bill Fleming has passed away.       
12/15/2005
   At its regular meeting last evening, the AFTRA Pittsburgh Board of Directors approved the recently-negotiated KQV Radio contracts covering both the Air Staff and Support Personnel.      
12/08/2005
   H&R Premiums Due December 15th —  Supplemental Dental Benefits —  Legislative Update —  Local Notes   
12/01/2005
   Some of the biggest names in local radio were in attendance at Riverwatch in the Strip yesterday for the tenth annual March of Dimes Achievement in Radio awards.        
11/15/2005
   AFTRA Pittsburgh's membership got together last night and were treated to an award-winning documentary. Former WPXI producer Robin Beckham was presented with AFTRA's American Scene Award.       
11/09/2005
   National Headquarters to relocate to L.A.  —  Staffing Announcements —  H&R Premiums Due December 15th. —  Local Notes – Pittsburgh    
11/07/2005
   The National Board of Directors of the AFTRA meeting in videoconference plenary session this weekend in Los Angeles and New York approved establishing Los Angeles as the site of the union's national headquarters. Some departments, such as News/Broadcast, will remain in New York. .       
10/31/2005
  
Think your job as a disc jockey or announcer has been whittled down to a few Breaks? Can you see the writing on the wall? Yes, there will be a day when you might be replaced by yourself (or your virtual self) for less or no money at all.    
10/30/2005
  
It is with great sadness thet AFTRA marks the passing of one of its long-time members, Glen "Bumper" Morgan. Morgan, whose real name was Frederick Merrin died last Wednesday after suffering a heart attack at the age of 57.    
10/18/2005
  
Historic Latin Grammy Agreement —  ALERT - Casting Scam —  Sound Recordings Notes —  Update Your Records — Protect Your Identity   
10/06/2005
  
The 46-member AFL-CIO Executive Council, today announced a request by 10 unions in the Arts, Entertainment, Media and Telecommunications industries to create a new Industry Coordinating Committee (ICC).    
10/05/2005
  
On Monday, October 10, 2005 , the AFTRA Pittsburgh Conservatory opens the new season and they're looking for some fresh member input... your input    
09/30/2005
  
All was revealed last night at the 2005 edition of “Off the Record,” the fifth annual satire of what many consider to be a satire in its own right -- Pittsburgh politics and culture.   
09/30/2005
  
The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) has issued a warning about a scam intended to defraud performers.    
09/10/2005
  
We couldn't have picked a better day to take a drive up I-79. Presque Isle State Park provided the backdrop for a get-together with the Erie members of our AFTRA Local.    
09/04/2005
  
Buoyed by a perfect day and fueled by breakfast at the Musicians' Union this morning, a large contingent of AFTRA members was among the thousands who marched in Pittsburgh's Labor Day Parade.   
09/01/2005
  
Be a witness, as you never imagined possible, to the French and Indian War, Whiskey Rebellion, Johnstown Flood, and other great and not-so-great moments.    
08/31/2005
  
AFTRA applauds the heroic professionalism and fearless bravery of its broadcast members in the area who, hour after hour and around the clock, risk their health and often their lives to bring us the fullest and most cogent coverage of this terrible disaster.    
08/22/2005
  
Beginning Monday, August 22, 2005, members of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) will be able to log on to a secure section of the AFTRA website to pay their dues and update their records.    
08/15/2005
  
AFTRA's 60th National Convention July 14-16, 2005, Los Angeles, California. Photos: Greg Zabilski, Zabilski Photography    
08/11/2005
  
“Members Only” Section Coming to the AFTRA National Website —  Local Briefs - Pittsburgh —  Legislative and Public Policy Update    
08/02/2005
  
Identity theft is a fast growing crime in the United States. Here are some tips to protect yourself from the New York Local:   
07/31/2004
  
John P. Connolly Re-elected National President —  Strategic Planning Continues —  FCC Commissioner Copps Delivers Keynote on Media Consolidation    
07/17/2005
  
The 60th Convention of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) last night re-elected Los Angeles actor John P. Connolly to his third two-year term as the union's National President.     
06/17/2005
  
They're here! They're in color! Fun was had by all. See Tom Savini, Paul Martino and others! Scholarships were awarded. Food was eaten, drink was consumed. See it all here.    
06/14/2005
  
At last evening's Membership meeting, results of the election for Officers and Freelance Board members were announced. Paul Martino returns as President of the Pittsburgh Local. Incumbents David Early and Mark Roberts were returned to their posts of Vice-President and Treasurer, respectively.    
06/14/2005
  
The Scholarship Committee met last week and selected eight awardees who were announced at the June 13th membership meeting according to Committee Chair, Mark Roberts.    
06/01/2005
  
Administered by the Health Information Resource Center of The Actors' Fund of America, the survey is designed to gather precise data on the health insurance and health care needs of members of all three unions across the country. All responses are anonymous and will be used as compiled demographics to address health insurance and health care issues for union members.        Read the Press Release    Click here to participate.
05/23/2005
  
Step by step, little by little, those nasty noncompete clauses that have handcuffed broadcasters for years may be headed the way of the teletype machine. Noncompete clauses, as I've written before, are boilerplate provisions in most broadcasters' contracts that restrict them from working for other stations.    
05/12/2005
  
AFTRA presents Tom Savini's Chill Factor. Proudly produced under an AFTRA contract in our region with local actors and crew. Monday June 13, 2005, meet Chill Factor host Tom Savini, producer Marty Schiff, writer Jeff Monahan, and star Bingo O'Malley.    
05/11/2005
  
New National Exec. —  Contract Updates —  Legislative Updates —  Tri-Union Health Care Survey —  Labor Updates —  Protect Your Security       
05/04/2005
  
Broadcast Board members and other interested freelance members are invited to a meeting of the Broadcast Steering Committee. Hear about the latest Radio and TV contract issues, comp time, and voice tracking. And find out the latest on the Regional Commercials code.    
05/04/2005
  
Freelance Board members and other interested broadcast members are invited to a meeting of the Freelance Steering Committee. Meet Chris Lacey, our new AED Freelance, and find out the latest on the Regional Commercials code.    
05/01/2005
  
The National Board of Directors of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) met in videoconference plenary session yesterday in Los Angeles and New York.    
04/30/2005
  
The National Board of Directors of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) announced today that Kim Roberts Hedgpeth has been named the union's National Executive Director    
04/22/2005
  
AFTRA, SAG, and representatives for producers of non-broadcast, educational and industrial material have reached a tentative deal yesterday, in New York City.    
04/21/2005
  
At last week's Board meeting, the Nominating Committee announced its slates for the upcoming election.    
04/19/2005
  
The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Pittsburgh Local, (AFTRA), today announced that Christopher Lacey has been chosen as the organization's Assistant Executive Director for Freelance Contracts.    
04/13/2005
  
The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) has issued a Call for Entries for its biennial American Scene Awards, a national competition that recognizes excellence in the employment and portrayal of women, ethnic minorities, seniors and people with disabilities in a positive, balanced and realistic manner.    
03/07/2005
  
The SAG Board has voted to engage AFTRA's National Executive Director Greg Hessinger as SAG's new NED/CEO. AFTRA wishes Greg well in his new position with SAG    
02/28/2005
  
In national voting completed today, members of Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) voted overwhelmingly to approve a new, three-year contract covering theatrical and television production.    
02/23/2005
  
John Homa is an acclaimed acting coach who has been involved in the business of acting for 25 years. Once again, he is bringing his acclaimed acting workshops for adults, children and advanced actors to Pittsburgh on March 11-13.    
02/12/2005
  
Join Tax Expert, Mark Yochum, Duquesne University Law Professor and actor for this important session. He trained as a tax lawyer, became a bankruptcy hobbyist, and now primarily toils over issues of professional responsibility.    
02/14/2005
  
Get the information your negotiating committee and joint boards had when they voted overwhelmingly to approve the tentative TV/Theatrical agreement. See this important presentation as well as review additional documents about the current referendum.    
02/10/2005
  
At its February 9th meeting, the Local Board of AFTRA Pittsburgh voted unanimously to support the 2005 SAG/AFTRA TV/Theatrical Contract, and recommend that the Local's membership vote to approve the deal.    
02/10/2005
  
Those in attendance at last night's Membership Meeting elected a slate of delegates to represent our local at the AFTRA National Convention in Los Angeles, July 14 - 16.    
01/29/2005
  
A joint board of Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) today voted 71.4% to 28.6% to officially approve and recommend to its joint membership a new three-year TV/Theatrical deal reached on January 20th with studios and networks.    
01/21/2005
  
Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) announced today that they have negotiated a sweeping $200 million agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on a new three-year television and theatrical contract.    
01/10/2005
  
I've been thinking lately about my AFTRA dues. Yep, they went up a little this November. I knew they would. We delegates to the AFTRA Convention two years ago voted, not at all happily, to increase our dues and also to pass a $50 assessment for two years only.    
01/05/2005
  
Since the initial expiration of our local commercials codes, members and staff from the Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Tri-State locals have been working to create a new regional commercials code that will replace the various local codes now being used.    
01/04/2005
  
An anti-union minority led by morning anchor Bob Bruce failed yesterday in their attempt to defeat the union shop provisions of the WPXI contract. In a vote conducted by the Labor Board, the group fell short in its efforts to gut the union security provisions of the station's collective bargaining agreement.    
01/03/2005
  
AFTRA Pittsburgh Members will once again have the opportunity to be listed on the Talent Guide Website for FREE through 2005.    
01/03/2005
  
AFTRA Pittsburgh began accepting applications for our scholarship fund awards for the 2005 - 2006 Academic Year starting January 3, 2005, according to Scholarship Committee Chair, Mark Roberts.    
  

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