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BOBBIE BATES dancer
National Board
Serving on the National Board is challenging and stimulating. It is where most of the hands on work gets done. It’s a pleasure to work with the amazing AFTRANS across the country to make our union the best it can be, negotiate the best contracts we can get, organize new jobs, and keep members working. I’ve had an enjoyable career under AFTRA contracts, and am grateful to be able to give back by serving my fellow members as an officer, Local & National Board member, Convention Delegate, Committee Chair, etc.
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SUSAN BOYD JOYCE singer
National Board
I've been a National and Local Board member for over twenty years and have served as a National Vice President and LA Local President. The union movement is undergoing tremendous change in the US. In an economy where entire UAW shops are negotiating downwards just to keep their jobs, AFTRA jointly negotiated a commercials contract with real gains for performers, and last summer kept our actors working against incredible odds and direct opposition from a sister union.
AFTRA is moving at an incredible pace, organizing, negotiating, building alliances across the union spectrum and gaining respect among our employers. We need an elected leadership willing to do the work to educate our members and involve the rank and file at every level of union service
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L. SCOTT CALDWELL actor
National Board
Member AFTRA, SAG, AEA. As a thirty-year working professional in all three sister unions, I have worked contracts in every area. I was thrilled to join AFTRA on March 10, 1977 and am thrilled now to have the opportunity to serve. We face a challenging time in our country and our union, a time when our unions will help define the changing landscape. I can think of no greater honor than to be part of the group of dedicated individuals that will give voice to the needs and concerns of our membership as we move into the future.
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GABRIELLE CARTERIS actor
National Board
I have been a member of both AFTRA/SAG for over 20 years, working on contracts from TV series (90210) to Soaps, Commercials, Animation, etc. As a National and Local AFTRA Board member these last three years I've been working on the Negotiating Committees of Net Code, Primetime and Commercials. It’s a very challenging time in our industry, negotiating contracts which keep our performers working while improving wages, health and retirement, and securing jurisdiction. Working together with our sister union, as the landscape of our industry becomes more and more diverse, is absolutely necessary to our making a living as performers and keeping our unions powerful. I am committed to our membership and promise to keep us strong and working towards our future as it continues to grow and change.
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MILO EDWARDS actor
National Board
My goal is to build performers' power in the market place and increase employment.
I’ll
ensure your voice is heard. I'll help to provide greater work access,
improve contracts and expand member training in all categories. I want
to build and maintain channels of communication, improving dialogue
within the union. We must work with other unions and guilds to cement
our common interest. I’ll help AFTRA move onward and upward,
strengthening our already strong Union. The success of our union makes
us all winners. I’m serving on the AFTRA Local Board, Co-Chair of the
EEO and eager to serve AFTRA on the National Board.
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JAY GERBER actor
National Board
Having served our Local for close to 30 years, I’ve seen several transitions of Executive Directors, as well as our staff and the Board itself. But AFTRA remains a member-driven union. I've been closely involved in the development of member participation in committees that serve members. I participate in the New Member Orientation Committee; Legislative and Public Affairs Committee; National Finance Committee; National Pension and Health Issues Committee. AFTRA has been referred to as an “open Union”. Indeed, the doors are open to all members with work issues, as well as those in need. I am Vice President of our Frank Nelson Sick & Benefit Fund.
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D.W. MOFFET actor
National Board
My first professional acting job, 30 years ago, was AFTRA. The majority of the on-camera work that followed, including last season’s “Friday Night Lights”, was, predictably, SAG. I recently did a new Prime Time scripted drama - but like 95% of this year’s pilots, it was AFTRA. I appreciate the contract that AFTRA negotiated and am dismayed with the resources and leverage that have been squandered in the SAG/AFTRA battling. The distinction between them never made sense; it’s time to stop playing into our employers’ hands by perpetuating it. We don’t need soapboxes – we need solutions, and I’m committed to finding them.
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RON MORGAN actor
National Board
LA President, 2nd National Vice-President, National & Local Board of Directors. I have been Chair or Co-Chair of the both Wages and Working Conditions and Negotiation Committee’s for the Primetime Exhibit A, Network Code and Commercials plus many Basic Cable contracts. I am proud of the advances and increases in wages and benefits we have achieved as well as the hundreds of jobs for members. Jobs are what all members want and that is what I have been part of creating. We need more organizing of jobs and I have been part of making that happen and will keep pushing in that direction. Electing me will ensure this advocacy for you.
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PAUL PETERSEN actor
National Board
Let’s face facts. The Industry is changing. The AFTRA team I have supported for the past six years has clearly demonstrated that AFTRA is on the correct path with its foresight, courage and resolve. I will remain faithful to the AFTRA Leadership Team, focused on the growth of opportunities as they evolve, and remain vigilant in my advocacy for Young Performers and Seniors. The theatrical unions MUST merge and strengthen their alliances across all jurisdictions and borders. Working members know that AFTRA is The One. That’s a fact.
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JASON PRIESTLEY actor
National Board
A 20- year
member of AFTRA, and also a member of SAG and the DGA, I believe that
it is time to stop the infighting between SAG and AFTRA. It is
undeniable that having two unions representing performers - especially
unions with different agendas - only hurts us all. These are difficult
times and our industry is changing rapidly. We need to recognize and
deal with the new economy, new media, and new technology as we move
forward. I will work to bring actors what they deserve, in all media
outlets, now and in the future.
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SALLY STEVENS singer
National Board
I'm a current AFTRA National Board member, past SAG National Board/AFTRA Local Board, with service on National W&W committees/negotiating teams over many years. I'm a current Trustee of the AFTRA H&R Funds, past AFTRA National Recording Secretary, and past SAG National Recording Secretary. I'm proud to be vested in both unions and grateful to be still working. I'm also proud of AFTRA’s accomplishments for its members in these tough times. Hopefully past experience gives insight into present problems. A strong, dignified and reasonable approach to contract negotiations is what is needed, along with intelligent and reasoned leadership. Mutual respect with industry colleagues – how nice that would be! I would appreciate your vote.
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