It’s a big step that could lead to union representation for Spanish-speaking actors.

The National Labor Relations Board on Monday affirmed a hearing officer’s decision that orders a unionization election for actors at Comcast-owned Telemundo, SAG-AFTRA announced. The decision marks a significant step forward in the union’s campaign to organize and represent Spanish-speaking performers who – unlike their English-speaking counterparts at sister network NBC – do not receive union protections, residuals or benefits.