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Spring 2019

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40 SAG-AFTRA | Spring 2019 | sagaftra.org stand as one," said Carteris to the crowd. "We are living in a time when unions are being threatened and today, we say, 'No more!' We must stand strong for fair wages and our future." Added Austin, "Our strike actions in L.A., New York and in our locals nationwide have drawn big crowds and put our energy, determination and unity on full display. The union is every single person out here today. " Days later, on Feb. 6, Executive Vice President and New York Local President Rebecca Damon and members braved a heavy rainstorm and assembled outside of BBH's New York headquarters with a projector in tow. Throughout the event, #StrikeBBH images were displayed unto the agency's office building. Many images bore messages shaming the agency for their disgraceful actions and calling for them to "go union." "SAG-AFTRA members have never been more determined," said Damon to resounding cheers and agreement. "We are shining a light on BBH's hypocrisy and we are not going away." High-profile members have also stepped up to support the campaign. Orange Is the New Black actor Laverne Cox was among the first to work with Detroit San Francisco

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