Television and Radio Artists Agree on Three-Year Contract
28th May 2008
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Loading ...The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have tentatively agreed on a three-year contract covering prime-time television shows.
The tentative deal announced today includes wage increases, payments for work used on the Internet and other "new media," increased employer contributions to the union's health and retirement plans and other contract improvements.
AFTRA President Roberta Reardon says the pact achieves:
meaningful gains in compensation and working conditions for performers. It also establishes AFTRA jurisdiction in the dynamic area of New Media, and it preserves performers' consent for use of excerpts of traditional TV shows in new media.