Ferne Downey

Actor. Chair of AFBS. Served as President ACTRA National 2009-2017. President of FIA 2012-2021. Cultural activist. Transplanted Maritimer.

[Ferne Downey @FerneDowney]

@NYSDOLCommish @sagaftra I remember that #SAGAwards year very well! You were a magnificent leader. And a gorgeous redhead!

[Ferne Downey @FerneDowney]

@colesamanda I miss you.

[Ferne Downey @FerneDowney]

@PasiekaOnPol Great to see you on camera! Congrats!

[Ferne Downey @FerneDowney]

@katieboland Oh no. Much. Too. Young. Rest in power, Charles. Such a talented artist. A beacon. Condolences to his family and all who loved him.

[Ferne Downey @FerneDowney]

Everyone deserves to feel safe at home, in the community and at work. #C190 can help build a world of work free from harassment and violence. Tell your MP Canada needs to #implement C190 now #CanLab #CdnPoli #16days https://t.co/gk7NKV8WTE

[ACTRA National @ACTRAnational]

🔍Check out the facts and see why ACTRA members are so disappointed with proposed concessions and rate cuts of up to 59% from the @ICACanada.

Their proposed loopholes and discounts undermine unionized performers and gut the National Commercial Agreement.

➡️https://t.co/oFImflEq0O

[Ferne Downey @FerneDowney]

@MaritStiles Proud of your outstanding leadership, @MaritStiles ! #GreenbeltScandal #peoplepower There are many more wrongs to right in Ontario but this is a heck of a good beginning.

[The AFC @AFC_helps]

Emergency Aid - Strikes 🚨⛑

If you have been affected by the ongoing film & television industry strikes, this emergency financial assistance program may be for you.

👀 Check out the graphics to learn about this support!

[ACTRA National @ACTRAnational]

Read about ACTRA's Woman of the Year @FerneDowney, and why one of the greatest joys in her life has been to play a part in ACTRA’s dynamic evolution as a progressive union:

https://t.co/h3lVSnMSSp #canlab

[Ferne Downey @FerneDowney]

@viraniarif Congratulations! It's a well-deserved honor. Proud to know you. #pkhp

[Ferne Downey @FerneDowney]

@jean_yoon Proud of you. It’s a good day for the (formerly) Great City of Toronto. #welcomeOlivia

[Ferne Downey @FerneDowney]

@colesamanda Oh No. No. That sends shivers down my spine. Sending you much love across many continents. Condolences, dearest Amanda. May you have time and space to grieve.

[She Does The City @shedoesthecity]

More people should be talking about #LittleBird, it's an absolute triumph in episodic storytelling. Huge congratulations to @Podemskichick , @moscotweets,
& everyone involved. This is a vital watch for Canadians. https://t.co/JXvrRiBQoa
@CraveCanada @APTN #IndigenousPeoplesDay

[Ferne Downey @FerneDowney]

@raoulbhaneja She was extraordinary and an inspiration for all of us who straddle acting and politics. Love Glenda. What a powerful feminist.

[Ferne Downey @FerneDowney]

ACT Two: Allies Join the Fight! @IATSECANADA @WGCtweet @ACTRAnational @ACTRAToronto #ScreenwritersEverywhere #WGAStrong on the Global Day of Action. Love from Canada

[Ferne Downey @FerneDowney]

@Pattycoates Ah, you have been a welcome blast of fresh feminist air at @OFLabour ! Hope there are some strong sisters in the wings to step up! You will be missed.

[Ferne Downey @FerneDowney]

@ACTRAnational @actrapresident @ACTRAToronto @UBCP_ACTRA @ACTRAMtl @ACTRA_Alberta @ACTRAOttawa Excellent news! She is outstanding as our National President - and as a human, as well - but we are lucky to have her time, energy and commitment! It ain’t a walk in the park, this leadership role. It’s consuming. Proud to know you, sister.

[Ferne Downey @FerneDowney]

@ACTRAToronto @WGCtweet @WGAWest @WGAEast Rain, sun, rain sun. A perfect day in Canada in support of Screenwriters Everywhere! Proud to join @Alex_Levine28 in a spirited rally #WGAStrong. #ACTRA loves writers!

[Ferne Downey @FerneDowney]

@amandafahey @WGCtweet Many excellent picket signs but this one stole my heart!

[Ferne Downey @FerneDowney]

@actrapresident @WGAWest @WGAEast And #ACTRA spirit is strong medicine. Great to see messages coming in from around the world as support escalates for the righteous #WGCStrike #solidarity