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Forty-seven artists.
Oscar, Grammy, Emmy and Tony award winners and nominees.
Sitcom stars, character actors, musicians, comedians and Broadway performers.
All union members.
All support the Employee Free Choice Act and say so in this new video.
 People associate actors with fame and glory. The truth is for a long time my union contract was the reason I could support my family. That's why I support the Employee Free Choice Act, because each worker, regardless of their field, deserves the freedom to bargain for a contract, for a better life.
-- Actress Amy Brenneman
As the performers say, this is not a red state issue. This is not a blue state issue. It's a workers' issue.
It's time for Congress to pass the Employee Free Choice Act. It's time the economy worked for everyone.
 I've belonged to three unions in my life, and every one gave me the freedom to bargain with my co-workers for decent hours, benefits and safe conditions. If all workers don't have the freedom to form unions, I don't see how we can fix our economy.
-- Actor and comedian Jerry Stiller
Watch the video. Share it with your family and friends. Together, we can make America's economy work for working people.
In solidarity,
Marc Laitin
AFL-CIO Online Mobilization Coordinator
P.S. You really should check out this video. It's an amazing collection of artists who have come together in support of the Employee Free Choice Act. Check it out today.
P.P.S. A special shout out to all the actors, musicians, editors, writers and crew members who made this video possible, including members of the following unions:
- Actors' Equity Association
- American Federation of Musicians
- American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA)
- Directors Guild of America (DGA)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada (IATSE)
- Screen Actors Guild (SAG)
- Writers Guild of America, East
- Writers Guild of America, West
Click here for a full list of performers and their bios.
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