SAG and AFTRA Merger

According to a January 16th, 2012 report in The Wrap after years of talks and false starts, committees representing the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and the Screen Actors Guild have agreed to a merger.

The proposed agreement must be approved by each union's board of directors and be voted on by membership. Board meetings are scheduled for the end of January 2012, so the membership votes could be completed before the Oscars.