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entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Hollywood Musicians' Union Gears Up for Strike Over AI and Streaming Residuals"

The American Federation of Musicians began contract negotiations with Hollywood studios, receiving support from various entertainment unions in a show of solidarity. Leaders from Writers Guild of America, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, and Teamsters Local 399 rallied in front of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers' offices, emphasizing the importance of unity following previous strikes. The negotiations aim to address issues such as AI protections, wages, and streaming residuals, with both sides expressing optimism for productive discussions.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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music-industry2 years ago•7 min saved

The Intersection of Writing and Entertainment Industry Strikes

While writers strikes are common in Hollywood, musicians are unable to execute similar actions due to legal and political barriers. The independent contractor classification of most musicians excludes them from the protections offered by the National Labor Relations Act, and antitrust laws consider organized rate demands from independent contractors to be price-fixing. However, the emergence of strong organizing groups like the Music Workers Alliance and Union of Musicians and Allied Workers suggests that musicians are ready to fight for fairer wages and working conditions.

via Pitchfork|

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