July 8, 2008: The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) announced it had ratified a prime time television contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).AFP: Hollywood Actors to Decide on Contract This Week (July 8, 2008) The entertainment labor union has 70,000 members, including actors, journalists and singers.The Associated Press: Actors Union Ratifies Deal with Hollywood Studios (July 9, 2008)

"Today's vote reflects the ability of AFTRA members to recognize a solid contract when they see it. We were faced with an unprecedented situation of another union mounting a well-funded and ferocious attack on our contract-ratification process. In the face of that kind of attack, I think the percentage that ratified this contract is really good, and I'm thrilled." -Roberta Reardon, AFTRA presidentThe Hollywood Reporter: AFTRA Ratifies Contract (July 9, 2008)