Fran Drescher was re-elected SAG-AFTRA president for a two-year term on Sept. 8.
“These are dynamic times and as one member body, we will weather the storms, stand on our principles, and make sure our major contributions to this collaborative art form shall never again be diminished but rather be exalted.”— also spoke about fostering equality at the labor union, which represents 160,000 media professionals worldwide.
“I want all members to be equal in all ways and I will continue to fight against marginalization and discrimination within our union, from our employers and the world at large,” she added. “Together, we will watch partisanship fade away as we develop a new culture of respect, patience, and understanding.”Chris Pizzello/Invision/APJoely Fisher, who was SAG-AFTRA’s secretary-treasurer, will serve as vice president.
The actress, who is the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Connie Stevens, who once also served as SAG secretary-treasurer, expressed her desire to negotiate a better contract for members. “In these challenging times, performers do what they’ve always done best: work together towards a common goal,” she said. “I’m overwhelmed by your unprecedented support and promise that President Drescher and I will move forward with the same commitment to unity exhibited in this election process and — finally — a decent contract.”
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