In an unprecedented show of solidarity, SAG-AFTRA’s two leading political factions have joined forces to form a unity slate to endorse the reelection of president Fran Drescher and secretary-treasurer Joely Fisher in an election will be held later this summer.
Two years ago, Drescher was elected president at the top of the ruling Unite for Strength ticket, while Fisher was elected on the opposition MembershipFirst slate.
The decision to join forces comes on the heels of the unanimous vote of the guild’s oft-fractious board to recommend a strike-authorization vote, which was subsequently approved by 98% of the membership.
The union is currently entering what could be the final week of its negotiations for a new film and TV contract; the current contract expires Friday. “This show of solidarity brings tears to my eyes,” Drescher said. “I have been running a nonpartisan administration, reaching across the aisle to represent and honor those member leaders who may not have supported me in 2021, but have now pledged to do so in 2023.
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