SAG-AFTRA has asked the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to rescind its recognition of Sbs Broadcasting CEO Raul Alarcon, citing multiple instances in which the performers union has clashed with the network.
“We find it troubling that a person and business with this type of track record would be recognized by the Ushcc, an organization that advocates for the Hispanic community,” said David White, national executive director of SAG-aftra.
Alarcón was honored on Oct. 2 with the Businessperson of the Year Award at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s 40th anniversary National Convention in Albuquerque, N.M. White issued the request that the award be taken away on Friday in an email to Ramiro Cavazos, president and CEO of the chamber.
“I am writing to ask that the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce rescind its recognition of Raul Alarcón,” White said. “We feel that honoring...
“We find it troubling that a person and business with this type of track record would be recognized by the Ushcc, an organization that advocates for the Hispanic community,” said David White, national executive director of SAG-aftra.
Alarcón was honored on Oct. 2 with the Businessperson of the Year Award at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s 40th anniversary National Convention in Albuquerque, N.M. White issued the request that the award be taken away on Friday in an email to Ramiro Cavazos, president and CEO of the chamber.
“I am writing to ask that the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce rescind its recognition of Raul Alarcón,” White said. “We feel that honoring...
- 10/4/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
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