Labor Initiatives

March 29, 2011

To the Staff of the Associated Press and Members of the News Media Guild,

Thank you for keeping Screen Actors Guild informed of the developments withrespect to your negotiations with the Associated Press. Screen Actors Guild, its leadership and its 125,000 members stand with you in solidarity as you advocate for the rights of working professionals in the media industry.

Screen Actors Guild believes that every worker should be allowed to collectively bargain in good faith with their employer. We support the writers and staff of the AP and the members of the News Media Guild in their fight for fair wages, affordable benefits and the reinstatement of their diversity program.

In these times of economic uncertainty, it is more important than ever for workers to be able to unite and collectively bargain their wages and benefits. Screen Actors Guild, its leaders and members proudly stand with you and wish you success in your negotiation.

In Solidarity,

Screen Actors Guild