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entertainmentlabor2 years ago

Hollywood Stars Unite at Solidarity Rally to Combat Gaslighting by Studios

Thousands of union members, including actors Kerry Washington, Martin Sheen, and Ron Perlman, gathered outside Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California for a National Day of Solidarity rally organized by SAG-AFTRA. The event aimed to show support for ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA, as well as solidarity with other unions whose contracts are up in 2024. Speakers emphasized the need for fair wages, safe working conditions, and protections against dehumanizing technology. The rally also highlighted the impact of streaming on the entertainment industry and called for better compensation for actors and writers.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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entertainmentlabor2 years ago

Hollywood's Double Strike: A Spotlight on Fran Drescher and Bob Odenkirk's Words

Fran Drescher, the Jewish president of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), is leading a strike against studios over their treatment of actors in the age of digital streaming. Drescher, known for her brashness and Jewish identity, joins a long line of Jewish women labor activists who have fought for justice in various industries. The strike, which has effectively halted Hollywood production, aims to address issues of economic fairness, residuals, the use of artificial intelligence, and the shift to self-taping. Drescher and the guild are demanding a better deal for actors and are prepared to continue the strike until their demands are met.

via The Times of Israel|
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entertainmentlabor2 years ago

Fran Drescher: Leading the Charge in Hollywood's Labor Battle

Fran Drescher, president of SAG-AFTRA, led her union into its first TV and film strike in 43 years, joining forces with writers in a "double strike." Drescher, known for her role in "The Nanny," has been a key figure in brokering peace within the union and rallying support for the strike. The dispute centers around business models and residual formulas, with Drescher advocating for a revenue-sharing formula that would give performers a percentage of the economic value of successful shows on streaming platforms. The studios have dismissed this approach, but Drescher argues it is essential to address the changing landscape of the entertainment industry.

via Variety|
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entertainmentlabor2 years ago

"Union Workers Rally in Solidarity with Striking Writers in LA"

The Writers Guild of America West received strong support from sister unions at the "Unions Strike Back" rally in Los Angeles, with Hollywood Teamsters, SAG-AFTRA, UTLA, UNITE HERE, and California Federation of Labor AFL-CIO among those in attendance. The WGA has been on strike for 25 days against the AMPTP, who have yet to agree to meet at the negotiating table. The sister unions have joined the striking writers on the picket lines, and SAG-AFTRA is currently holding its own strike authorization vote ahead of its negotiation with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

via Deadline|
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