Two previous membership votes failed, because of opposition inside SAG, but the momentum seems to favor success this time. The L.A. Times says the two unions "took a historic step" early this morning, after nine days of talks. The "Group for One Union" emerged from negotiations at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel with a proposed constitution and operating rules for dues, internal management, etc. The plan will be sent to the boards of AFTRA and SAG, followed by an expected membership vote this Spring. AFTRA, which has organized radio stations, traffic reporting offices and other broadcast-related services, has about 70,000 members. The Screen Actors Guild has about 125,000, and perhaps 40,000 people have cards in both unions. The Los Angeles Times says the new governance would include direct elections of national officers, but the Executive VP would be elected by delegates to a biennial convention, which mirrors the practice of AFTRA.