<p>AEA & SAG-AFTRA need to improve outreach to BFA and MFA students with some solid curriculum to help students understand what a union is, what it does and in what jurisdiction, what benefits can be earned, how and why the performers unions were formed, what the relationships are between unions, what the member’s role is within the union, and so on. Given that many more young folk are growing up without a union member as a parent, it’s clear that more basic understanding of collective bargaining in general may be needed. It’s terrific that teachers are addressing some of these concerns on an as-needed basis but consistent curriculum across the country would be a real benefit to students. Misinformation abounds.</p>