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Fran Drescher On Fighting To Protect Jobs As Technology Changes, Misogyny During SAG-AFTRA Strike

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher on fighting for livelihoods as technology shifts. Recalls misogyny during strike negotiations.

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher called out the misogyny that dogged her in strike negotiations and coverage, saying it was “disgusting.” She’s opined on that before but remarks today met a particularly receptive audience at the annual gala of New York Women In Film & Television where she was honored. Her parents, who “instilled in me the importance of never crossing the picket line,” were both present in her speech, which was read by SAG-AFTRA executive VP Linda Powell at the NYWIFT Muse Awards. Recalling last year’s labor action, Drescher said: “Even during the most challenging weeks of that strike, I remained inspired by those thousands who came to the picket lines and raised their voices, refusing to allow changing technologies and business models to displace their ability to have a career in the [arts].

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