"There's a certain kind of guy, a certain kind of humor, that goes with Irish cops and firemen." — Ken Howard

Pension and health benefits are a cornerstone of union protection. When actors' work is split between two unions, that protection is weakened or, in the worst cases, eliminated. That's not acceptable, and it's one of many reasons merging SAG and AFTRA makes sense.

Membership First's record is one of conflict, division and, ultimately, failure.