The labor leader and multi-hyphenate added that in 2023 the union 'must focus on modernizing our outdated and conservative contract.'
In her message, Drescher reminded union members of the preparations that the union has taken to get ready for negotiations up until this point, including hosting meetings with members nationwide over wages and working conditions and presentations by individual Locals over top issues for their membership.
“It was important to us all that we had a complete understanding of the wants and needs of all the members, each of whom will be profoundly impacted by the outcome of this negotiation,” Drescher said, adding that she believes the union is forming a “tight, innovative and aggressive negotiating package.”
SAG-AFTRA has not yet publicly stated what its top priorities will be once negotiations with the AMPTP begin in June, but regulation of artificial intelligence and boosts in wages are generally expected to be on the docket. During the ongoing writers’ strike, the union has been supportive of the WGA’s demands, encouraging members to join the picket lines on off-hours and to post in favor of the guild on social media.
Drescher briefly raised some writer and performer hackles on social media earlier in the week when she said in a video interview on the WGA picket lines of SAG-AFTRA’s priorities in its upcoming negotiation, “I don’t think what’s very important to writers, and I’m a writer too, in the WGA, is the kind of stuff we’re going after.
Drescher concluded her message by noting there has never been a better time to “be fearless and forward-thinking in our bargaining approach.” She added, “This is a turning point for us all and what happens now will define our future. Get ready everyone. The future is NOW!”
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