Welcome to the Big Easy Local. Yeah, we know it’s not our legal name, but if you’re going to be doing business in New Orleans, you need to start with a New Orleans state of mind—That’s right, even post-Katrina.
Let’s get the facts out of the way first. We’ve been here for over half a century. Our local membership includes performers and broadcast staff. We are AFTRA members because we are committed to the highest standards of our industry and we believe that Broadcast staff and talent should be treated professionally.
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Access for Media in the Gulf
AFTRA is concerned about recent reports that members of the press are being denied the access that is essential to their ability to fully cover the oil spill. Click here to read more.
Tell Us Your Story!
If you are a broadcast journalist working in the Gulf and you have been denied access by a government or corporate entity, please fill out the form below. All stories will be kept confidential and will not be shared or made public by AFTRA without your express permission. Click here to tell us your story.