AFTRA members approve Sound Recordings Code

May 23, 2008 The three-year contract covers royalty artists and session singers who work with more than 1,200 companies, including the four major labels: EMI, Sony BMG, Universal Music Group and Warner. The contract covers pop music, as well as classical recordings, Broadway cast albums, Latin recordings and spoken word, including audio books. AFTRA president Roberta Reardon said the contract includes an immediate increase in session rates, improved health and retirement coverage for royalty artists and a new formula for compensation on digital downloads.

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