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BOBBIE BATES dancer
LA Local Board
-Working AFTRA member since 1971
-Convention dancer delegate since 1978
-Local and National Boards since 1980
I remain committed to educating and empowering dancers
through union involvement. Served on many Local and National committees including
W&W and negotiating for Net Code, Primetime, and commercials
contracts. Chair AFTRA/SAG
National dancers committee.
Recently, received Dancers in Solidarity Award. Looking forward to one union, which recognizes and protects
all categories of performers and broadcasters in all areas of our work. Grateful to work with talented new dancers, for the
abundance of job opportunities and conditions that we currently enjoy.
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BOB BERGEN actor
LA Local Board
Status
quo isn't working. Look how dramatically residuals and pensions have
suffered. There's power in numbers, and we need to work as one. We
must be as strong a conglomerate as those who sit across the negotiating table.
I represent the voice-over performers, who've seen through technological
advancements our day- to-day work go non union in staggering numbers. We
need fresh ideas, such as a union website with one a click option to turn non-union
work union, that is user friendly for both performers and buyers. We need
to think like a business as the buyers do. We cannot afford not to.
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PATRIKA DARBO actor
LA Local Board
I ask for your
vote and continued support in representing you on the Local and National
Boards. I have been a performer in AFTRA and SAG for over 20 years. I have seen
many changes in our industry. Some have not been what we wanted, but keeping
our members working has been the priority. I want to try and unite all
media performers under one Union. I ask that you allow me to keep working
to make AFTRA stronger and better for all of us.
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JASON GEORGE actor
National Board
ONE
UNION - it's the reason I joined AFTRA's Board over ten years ago and
it looks as if it will finally become a reality. It will eliminate
confusion, eliminate waste, and maximize our bargaining power. It's the
only way we will ever consolidate the Health Plans so members will have
the best chance of qualifying because they will no longer be splitting
their earnings between the two plans. However, none of this will happen
on its own. It will require experienced, reasonable voices on the
board ensuring that the blueprint for this new union is the best for
members to thrive in the 21st century marketplace. I am also on SAG's
National Board and my goal is help each institution better understand
the culture and needs of the other so we can achieve what is best for
the performer. I'm a working actor (OFF THE MAP, GREY'S ANATOMY,
BARBERSHOP) and I know my livelihood depends on a powerful union.
That's why for the last decade I've fought for the best contracts, the
most diversity and, with your vote, we can finally win the fight to
create ONE UNION.
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LINDA HARMON singer
LA Local Board
I’m
proud to be endorsed by the Nominating Committee and ALT. I am currently
serving on AFTRA National and Local Boards. I served on TV/Theatrical and Sound Recordings contract
negotiating teams and Nominating Committees. I’ve worked all the contracts and
know the issues facing us. These
are challenging times for unions. It’s more important than ever to have strong,
informed leadership. With the possibility of forming one union ahead, I’m
looking forward to staying involved during this exciting, creative time. I
would be honored to continue to serve you.
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MICHEE HARRIS-HARDAWAY actor
LA Local Board
I’m a long time union activist. I started in the
entertainment industry as a principle actor in Non-Broadcast/Industrial
films. For over ten years I worked
in radio with Clear Communications Radio in Phoenix, Arizona as a commercial
voice-over talent and writer on their commercial production team. Arizona is a “right to work”
state. All that really means is
that your rights are not protected. It was a real challenge. My mom, a union teacher, knew it took a union to win the
rights that empower teachers professionally and economically. For me, participating in the meaningful
process of creating one union for all media professionals is the most important
thing we can do for our future.
What an exciting time to vote for the AFTRA Leadership Team!
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D. W. MOFFETT actor
LA Local Board
I
am on the National Boards of Both AFTRA and SAG. I am presently working
on the AFTRA series “Switched at Birth”. I am a proud member of both
unions and know our merging will allow us to stop playing into our employers’
hands. We need one strong voice for the successful future of all
performers. And I am committed to helping that happen.
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DORENDA MOORE stunt person
LA Local Board
I
have been a Stunt Performer and Stunt Coordinator in AFTRA and SAG for over 16
years. I am a strong proponent of merger
in an effort to form one cohesive union that cannot be leveraged against each
other. I am a business minded
individual who communicates clearly and rationally. I have the ability to
listen to the needs of those whom I represent, without ego or prejudice. I make
decisions based on the goals of our industry as a whole and welcome your
support for the AFTRA National Board.
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RON MORGAN actor
LA Local Board
We are facing an exciting time in AFTRA as we
join with SAG to create a new union.
This change will require a strong working knowledge of AFTRA and the
experience to understand the needs of the “New Union.” I have that knowledge and experience. I
created as President the Ambassador Program that provides members with improved
set contacts with both staff and members and the first Background Performer
committee established to deal with the numerous issues facing the Background
Community. I listen to your issues
and I create answers. A vote for me is a vote for solutions.
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JENNY O'HARA actor
LA Local Board
AFTRA/SAG
since 1965, SAG NB. Merger at last!
AFTRA is
strong and vital with a clear vision for the future but given the “destroy
unions” mentality in this country now, we need to stand together. As do many of
us, I work both AFTRA and SAG contracts and in order for successful merger to
occur we need to keep both Unions as strong as we can. I am committed to
protecting and helping the merger process as we go forward. I want to make a
difference. I believe I can. Thank you.
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HOLLY PITRAGO singer
LA Local Board
I’ve
been a union performer for 11 years and a member of AFTRA for 5 years. I work
as a singer, actor, stand-in and background actor across many of our
contracts. The union is its
members. No matter what our category,
we all deserve a living wage and a chance at health and retirement
benefits. We aren’t hobbyists - we
are professionals who tirelessly invest to provide employers with the best. I make it a priority to attend meetings
and learn about our contracts and the challenges we face. I would be honored to serve.
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CLYDE SACKS actor
LA Local Board
Civil
rights and union activism filled my home growing up, and for the past 39 years I
have continued to fight for the rights of others in many unions – having joined
my first union in 1972. It is an
honor to serve you on 12 AFTRA committees and on the Hollywood Board of
Directors. ONE UNION for ALL can be achieved – I’ve been involved with organizing
a new union, merging unions and a union name change. WE CAN DO IT if we all stand together. As a single parent, I raised my son
within the union village which has been very good to us. I am dedicated to
fighting for union strength; encouraging members to become involved; and serving
our diverse membership.
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DAVID
WESTBERG actor
LA Local Board
I have been
working in this business for 45 years, on both sides of the microphone and
camera. And this is a business….it ain’t called show art. To consolidate must
be a business decision. There is management…and there is labor. Opponents are
successful, when they define and utilize the weaknesses of the other side. Our
weakness is division. We must stop handing management the advantage on a silver
platter. It’s quite simply a smart business move.
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