SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher was the guest of honor at the National Press Club luncheon on April 25. In a speech that aired on C-SPAN, she addressed the club’s members, which include journalists and other communications professionals.
Focusing on health and labor issues, as well as her personal journey as a cancer survivor and health activist, Drescher spoke of the rising costs of health care, the indiscriminate use of chemicals and plastics in the health industry, and America’s broken health care system.
“As long as we live in a country where health care is a for-profit business without a conscience, it is up to we the people to grab the bull by the horns and force change ourselves,” said Drescher.
She also talked about forming SAG-AFTRA’s Green Council and her efforts toward shaping a more environmentally friendly entertainment industry.
“Every piece of plastic that has ever been manufactured, every single piece since it was first invented in the early 20th century, is still with us,” said Drescher. “The cornerstone of the Green Council, which I hope will build a legacy, is to eliminate all single-use plastic both on-camera and behind the scenes.”
Drescher also took time to answer questions on a variety of topics, addressing the union’s initiatives to fight sexual harassment, safety on set, contract negotiations and her lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill.
Photo: SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher speaks at a National Press Club luncheon on April 25.
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