Why Are Actors Unions SAG And AFTRA Trying To Merge?

“SAG and AFTRA’s pre-television predecessor AFRA were founded in the 1930’s – against a backdrop that already included the stage performers’ union Actors Equity – and even then, merger was in the air: why should there be three performers’ unions, people asked. There have been on and off merger discussions, studies and attempts ever since. The most recent effort was in 2003.”