Posted on 10/15/2021 3:19:17 PM PDT by Libloather
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The union representing film and television crews says its 60,000 members will begin a nationwide strike on Monday if it does not reach a deal that satisfies demands for fair and safe working conditions.
A strike would bring a halt to filming on a broad swath of film and television productions and extend well beyond Hollywood, affecting productions in Georgia, New Mexico and other North American shoots.
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees International President Matthew Loeb said Wednesday that the strike would begin at 12:01 a.m. Monday unless an agreement is reached on rest and meal periods and pay for its lowest-paid workers.
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The union reported on Oct. 4 that its members had voted overwhelmingly to allow its president to authorize a strike, but negotiations, and hopes to avert a walkout, resumed after the vote.
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents the studios and other entertainment companies in negotiations, said its members value their crew members and were committed to avoiding a shutdown in a still-recovering industry.
“A strike is always difficult for everybody. Everybody suffers, it’s hard, but I believe that our members have the will and the resolve to do what’s necessary to be heard and to have their voices translated into actual change in the industry,” Rhine said. “What we learned from the pandemic is the employers can change the way they do business if it’s in their interest to do so.”
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Not going to affect me in the least.
Let them strike and learn to earn an honest living.
I hear there’s a need for trucker drivers.
YAAAAAY!! Maybe they’ll show reruns of Mayberry RFD!
We can all use some good news at this point. Thanks for posting.
I am waiting for “The Untouchables” and “Mosby’s Raiders.”
Georgia gives tax incentives to attract the film and television industry. It is a large industry in the state.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_industry_in_Georgia_(U.S._state)
About all I watch.
FTA: demands for fair and safe working conditions
They spend a lot of time waiting for the actor to come out of their trailer.... Safe? I guess they want the director to yell less at everyone or stop inviting the actress into their office for some er... help with the script.
Go here to see what is broadcasting in your area over the air.
TV Passport
https://www.tvpassport.com/tv-listings
I use a Mohu Leaf antenna - not amplified. Works great. I just hang it in my window pointing towards the broadcast towers that are about 40 miles away. Great reception.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mohu+leaf&i=electronics&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
***A strike would bring a halt to filming on a broad swath of film and television productions and extend well beyond Hollywood, affecting productions in Georgia, New Mexico and other North American shoots.***
Sounds good to me.
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