Aftra General Information

Have an AFTRA Question? Who Are You Gonna Call? 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 9th Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90036

(323) 634-8100

(323) 634-8246 (Fax)

www.aftra.org/locals/losangeles.htm

Our offices are open from 9:00AM to 5:30PM, Monday through Friday. Messages may be left 24-hours a day; seven days a week. All of the numbers listed below begin with area code "323.

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MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT

The Membership Department is open from 9:00AM to 5:30PM, Monday through Friday, to serve AFTRA members. This department handles all telephone and in-person inquires regarding membership status including applications for membership, dues, name and address changes, among other duties. Vince Albrigo is the department's Supervisor. The best time to call the Membership Department at 634-8200 is anytime during regular office hours except between noon and 2:00 PM. New members are accepted between 9:00AM and 4:00PM daily. TELEVISION DEPARTMENT

The Television Department is responsible for all AFTRA television programs, pay television shows, home video cassettes and infomercials. Television Field Representatives (referred to as TV Reps) visit the sets of AFTRA TV shows, answer member and producer questions, provide information for contract negotiations, and pursue and collect claims on behalf of AFTRA members. If you are hired to work on an AFTRA show and have questions, an AFTRA TV Rep should be called. You should also call if, after working on an AFTRA program, you have been paid incorrectly, not paid at all, or have other questions relating to your employment.

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The best time to call the TV Department at 634-8175 or 634-8176 is in the morning between 9:30AM and noon (TV Reps often visit sets in the afternoon). Messages may be left 24-hours a day on the voice mail system. Kathy Ewers Robert Henderson Frank Messineo Zalika Sapp-Weaver

634-8179 634-8185 634-8183 634-8180

Chris Hagstrom Jennifer Holland Still Billie Murphy David Besbris, Director

634-8182 634-8229 634-8178 634-8116

AGENCY, MEMBER AND MENTOR SERVICES, EEO DEPARTMENTS

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Agency Department: The Agency Department is responsible for the administration of the Fran­ chise Agreement governing agents known as Rule 12-C. Rule 12-C establishes the rules by which agents represent AFTRA members and the duties and responsibilities of both performer and agent. The Agency Department reviews and files performer agency contracts, check au­ thorizations, termination letters, work authorization forms, and contact information, and enforces the standards established for the conduct of the agency business. The staff answers franchise, commission and representation questions, interprets the Regulations, and provides contact in­ formation for bona fide casting directors and producers who wish to hire AFTRA members.

The Agency Department franchises agents and sub-agents and maintains and updates records for both the AFTRA Agency listings and AFTRA website listings. The Agency Department han­ dles the coordination of disputes arising under Rule 12-C's Arbitration process. Member Services/EEO Department: The Member Services staff is responsible for developing programs that enhance career opportunities for the 25,000 members of the Los Angeles Local. This department provides oversight for all member programs and services including showcases, workshops, seminars, committee meetings and events, and other activities. This department maintains the AFTRA Casting and Information Hotlines.

Consuelo Flores is the Director of the Agency and Member Services/EEO Departments. Jasmine Vargas and Caroline Coderoni are the Member Services Representatives. Denise Mazzocco is the Agency Administrator. Consuelo Flores

634-8181

Agency Denise Mazzocco Tanisha Merchant

634-8188

634-8189

Member Services Jasmine Vargas Caroline Coderoni Casting and Information Hotline Casting Showcase Information Line

634-8150

634-8240

634-8263

634-8262

BROADCAST DEPARTM ENT

The Broadcast Department is responsible for negotiating and administering AFTRA staff contracts and organizing those LA radio and television stations that do not have collective bargaining agreements with AFTRA. Staff contracts cover newspeople, radio DJs and announcers, and staff announcers. This department also administers the Network and Syndicated Radio Program contracts. Lawrence Mayberry is the Director of the Broadcast Department. Ed Barnes and Patricia Morgan are the Broadcast Representatives, and Dawn Leonard and Connie Ross are the department's assistants. Broadcast Reps not only negotiate station contracts, they visit AFTRA stations on a regular basis, process grievances, and are available to answer questions regarding the various staff contracts. Call this department anytime between 9:30AM - 5:30 PM. Lawrence Mayberry Ed Barnes Josh Kruskol Patricia Morgan

634-8117 634-8105 634-8108 634-8112

Dawn Leonard Connie Ross

634-8129 634-8119

COMMERCIALS, PROMOS. NON-BROADCAST DEPARTMENT

The Commercials Department administers contracts covering English and ,Spanish radio and television commercials, on-air promotional announcements and non-broadcast/industrial ses­ sions. Contract Administrators collect talent fees for original sessions and applicable reuse payments, pursue and collect penalties and claims, and distribute payments for all of the above-listed contracts. They also answer contract questions from members, producers and agents. Each Contract Administrator is assigned a group of advertising agencies or production companies. If there is a session problem with a specific advertising agency or production com­ pany, the call will be directed to the assigned Contract Administrator. Contract Administrators also track commercial cycles and notify the companies when additional payments are due. Talent payments are sent directly to AFTRA (with the exception of major payroll companies). The The Commercials/Non-Broadcast Business Representative is Sophie Carpenter. department's Contract Administrators are Margarita Gurrola, Teka Parran, and Ivan James. Treslyn Williams is the department's Director. You may contact the Commercials Department anytime at (323) 634-8160 and messages may be left 24-hours a day on the voicemail system. LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS (LPAF)

The Legislative and Public Affairs Department coordinates the Los Angeles Local's efforts to generate and/or influence local, state and federal legislative initiatives and other matters of public policy affecting AFTRA members in their working lives. Staff works with the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee in identifying legislative initiatives and issues of priority to AFTRA members. Current LPAF priorities include: Media Consolidation; Non-Compete Legislation; Runaway Production; Young Performers (the Coogan Bill); Health Care and Pension Reform; Sound Recording Issues. The LA LPAF also works to provide support to other unions during labor disputes.

If you have questions about the Local's LPAF efforts and/or are interested in joining the LPAF Task Force, please call (323) 634-8133.

SOUND RECORDINGS DEPARTMENT

The National Sound Recordings Department is responsible for administering the AFTRA National Code of Fair Practice for Sound Recordings, which is the agreement that governs the employment of recording artists on sound recordings produced in the United States. Recording artists are defined as singers (royalty and non-royalty artists) actors, narrators and announcers. Covered sound recordings include records, cassette tapes, compact discs and audio books. In addition, this department covers music videos. Stefanie Taub is the National Manager of Sound Recordings, West Coast. Sidney White is the National Representative for Sound Recordings. Gayla Rega is the West Coast Representative, Sarah Hardy is the Administrative Representative, and Ron Thomas is Contract Administrator. Stefanie Taub Sidney White Gayla Rega

634-8154 634-8143 634-8136

Sarah Hardy Ron Thomas

634-8145 634-8144

This is the department everyone likes to get mail from! The Residuals Departments is responsible for monitoring, receiving and distributing all foreign and domestic television, pay TV and home cassette residuals. Please call 634-8227 for any problems related to residuals, and you will speak to one of the following representatives: Supervisor Rebecca Greene (634-8235), Assistant Supervisor Jerry Hinds, Bea Bird, Cheryl Davis, Rey Sahawi, Danny Becerra.

SEXUAL HARASSMENTIDISCRIMINATION If you encounter any discrimination or sexual harassment on an AFTRA audition or job, please call 634-8132 and speak with Los Angeles Executive Director William F. Thomas.

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AFTRA SERVICES

AFTRA OFFICE: (323) 634-8100/(323) 634-8264 (fax)

The Los ~ngeles AFTRA Local Office is open from 9am to 5:30pm Monday through

Friday.

AFTRA HEALTH & RETIREMENT FUND: (323) 937-3631 or (800) 367-7966

Located in the same building as AFTRA on the 3rd floor. Open Monday through Friday

from 9am to 5pm.

AFTRAISAG FEDERAL CREDIT UNION: (323) 461-3041

Open Monday through Thursday from 9am to 4pm and on Friday from 9am to 6pm.

Offices in Los Angeles (in the same building as AFTRA LA), Burbank and Studio City.

Visit www.aftrasagfcu.org for more information.

AFTRA CASTING SHOWCASE HOTLINE: (323)634-8262

Call the AFTRA Casting Showcase Hotline for information on upcoming showcases.

AFTRA CASTING ACCESS PROGRAM

The Casting Access Program provides paid-up AFTRA Los Angeles members who qualify the opportunity to be considered for speaking roles by participating in general readings with principal casting directors for the Daytime Dramas. Initially, readings will take place at the production facilities for these shows and will be based on sides provide by the casting directors. Visit www.aftra.org/locals/losangeles.htm for information on when submissions are being accepted.









ACTORS WORK PROGRAM: (323) 939-1801

This program offers alternative career planning along with exploring career options,

retraining, writing resumes, learning interview techniques, etc. Services are available to

qualified members. Call the Actors' Work Program for more information.

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FRANK NELSON SICK & BENEFIT FUND: (323) 634-8104

Consuelo Flores, Director

Provides emergency financial aid and other resources to qualified AFTRA members.

GEORGE HELLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: (323) 634-8104

Educational scholarships are available for AFTRA members and their children through

this national AFTRA program. The deadline for submitting applications is May 1st of each

year. Guidelines and applications may be downloaded from the "Resources" section at

www.aftra.org.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT HOTLINE: (323) 634-8132

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