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SAG/AFTRA supports Canadian union


September 17, 2008 In a rare show of solidarity, SAG and AFTRA have sent out a joint statement throwing their support behind their sister actors union in Canada and its current stalemate in commercials contract talks. ACTRA said Tuesday that it plans to poll its members regarding a possible strike in light of the deadlock that has continued between it and North American commercial producers. SAG and AFTRA have locked horns since the latter ended its joint-bargaining agreement in the primetime/TV contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers.

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