MEAA vote on move to appointed CEO tipped to be approved

March 17, 2014 1:36

The union representing journalists, musicians and actors is expected to vote in favour of a motion to scrap the current model of an elected federal secretary in favour of a new system which would see an elected management committee appoint a CEO to run the organisation.

Yesterday the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance’s (MEAA) Federal Council met to discuss the controversial proposal, which has caused significant debate in the union with opponents describing it as an attempt by those aligned with current federal secretary Chris Warren to retain power.

Sources have told Mumbrella that in a formal vote to be held this afternoon or tomorrow the actor’s equity section is tipped to vote as a block in favour of the move, while the crew and journalists factions of the Federal Council appear move evenly divided. The vote is seen as a key battle in the power struggle over who will lead the union following the announcement by Warren last month that he will step down.

Since his announcement Warren has strongly pushed a move to a CEO arguing that his role of federal secretary is not accountable to the union’s membership.

Subscribe to keep reading

Your daily source for the latest headlines, in-depth analysis, and breaking stories from around the globe.

Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

Topics