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SAG-AFTRA Extends Top Negotiator's Contract
25 Oct
Summary
- Union executive's contract extended after guiding the 2023 strike.
- 98% of the board approved the promotion and contract extension.
- Crabtree-Ireland will retain his chief negotiator role.
SAG-AFTRA's national board has overwhelmingly approved a new contract and promotion for its chief negotiator. With a 98% vote in favor, the decision secures the executive's continued leadership after his instrumental role in guiding the union through its 2023 strike. He will retain his critical position as chief negotiator, a role he shared with former president Fran Drescher.
This extended contract, which was previously set to conclude in 2028, underscores the union's confidence in his bargaining and operational management skills. The executive expressed gratitude for the opportunity, emphasizing his commitment to ensuring members control their creative output and receive fair compensation. His continued service is seen as vital for the union's ongoing fight for human creativity in the evolving industry landscape.