Legal Definitions - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists

The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) is a labor union that represents actors, announcers, narrators, and vocalists in the entertainment industry.

When producers hire performers who have agreements with the union, they must pay them according to the union's set scale. This ensures that performers are fairly compensated for their work.

For example, if a television show hires an actor who is a member of AFTRA, they must pay them according to the union's set scale for actors. This helps to prevent actors from being underpaid or exploited by producers.

AFTRA is affiliated with the AFL-CIO, which is a federation of labor unions in the United States. This gives AFTRA more bargaining power and allows them to advocate for better working conditions and wages for their members.