Members of AFTRA who work in sound recordings increased their base rates in the new contract

The new Art Directors Council chairman, John Shaffner, recently completed four years as chairman and CEO of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The board extended White's contract last April but made no announcement

Russ Hollander, David Korduner and Bryan Unger take on additional roles for the union

DGA delegates also select new slate of guild officers and board of directors

Industry unions hail legislation aimed at closing a loophole in intellectual property law

Recommendations include a draft mission statement for a combined "successor" union and the appointment of formal groups to work on a proposed meeting schedule to develop a merger plan

In a videoconference plenary Saturday, national board moves labor org one step closer to the creation of a "successor union" with the Screen Actors Guild

The two leading acting union overwhelmingly approved a new contract with Hollywood producers

Directors Guild will release details of new deal Wednesday to its national board

Not only are producers no longer required to pony up for pricey tickets for the oft-made journey from L.A. to Canada

SAG and AFTRA begin first round of major contract negotiations with AMPTP on Monday, with the rhetoric and acrimony dialed way down

Matt Weiner, David Shore highlight list; elections set for Sept. 16

Previously at odds, guilds continue to strike a cooperative tone.