George Clooney on Actors' Unions Feud

 
George comments on the actors unions. George Clooney is throwing his hat into the ring regarding squabbling going on between the two Hollywood actors' unions, the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Both unions' contracts were set to expire on June 30 -- AFTRA signed a new contract with the producers' union, but SAG is holding out on making a deal. As a result, words have been flying between both unions and actors have been taking sides. Clooney who has, until now, remained mum on the disagreement, is speaking his mind in a new statement, saying that he doesn't want artists to be pitted against other artists. "Maybe we could find a way to get what both unions are looking for," Clooney says hopefully. (For George's complete statement, click here .) [link]

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