All articles tagged with #picket
Originally Published 1 year ago — by inForney.com
Anheuser-Busch employees, represented by the Teamsters, are holding an informational picket at the Newark brewery as the strike deadline approaches.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KOMO News
Flight attendants from Alaska Airlines are picketing outside Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as part of a nationwide day of action to demand fair contracts with significant pay increases. Holiday travel at the airport is up over 10% from last year, with travel volumes nearing pre-pandemic levels. The union claims that the airline can afford their proposals as it recently announced plans to acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion. Alaska Airlines has offered a 15% increase to the wage scale and plans to continue negotiations in January and February. Southwest and American Airlines are also facing challenging negotiations with their unions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Several cast members from Grey's Anatomy, including Kim Raver, Chandra Wilson, Jason George, James Pickens Jr., Camilla Luddington, Sarah Drew, and Kelly McCreary, reunited on the picket lines to show solidarity during the actors strike. The picket, held outside Warner Bros. in Burbank, California, focused on actors who portrayed first responders on screen. SAG-AFTRA restarted negotiations with the AMPTP this week and is expected to continue talks on Monday.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
A Murder, She Wrote themed picket is planned for Thursday at the Fox lot as part of the ongoing WGA strike, with members encouraged to dress as Jessica Fletcher. The CBS series, starring Angela Lansbury, ran for 12 seasons and followed the adventures of a successful murder-mystery writer who solves real murders. Other events planned for the week include a celebration of IATSE members and a call to disrupt Bill Maher's day at CBS Television City.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has criticized Bill Maher for deciding to bring back HBO's Real Time during the writers strike, calling it "disappointing." The guild plans to picket the show, stating that Maher, as a WGA member, should follow strike rules and not perform any writing services. Maher's announcement that he would return to work "sans writers or writing" has drawn criticism from writers on social media, with some referring to him as a "scab." However, he received support from Elon Musk, who suggested posting material on Twitter for its enormous reach.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Writers Guild members picketed a rehearsal show for The Talk in Studio City, protesting the show's decision to resume production without union writers amid the ongoing writers strike. Around 50 WGA members handed out leaflets and informed potential audience members about the picket line. The show's hosts, covered by a SAG-AFTRA contract, will be ad-libbing until the strike is resolved. The return of talk shows without union writers during the strike is seen as disappointing and damaging to workers everywhere. The picket was organized last-minute after the WGA learned of the alleged rehearsal.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Audience members attending the Drew Barrymore Show were asked to leave before the taping began because they were wearing Writers Guild of America (WGA) pins, amid the ongoing writers and actors strikes. The show had resumed filming without WGA writers, leading to picketing outside CBS Studios. The audience members joined the picket lines and expressed disappointment, feeling that the show's decision to continue without union writers devalues their work. The three co-head writers of the show were also present at the picket line and expressed their disappointment, stating that the decision sends a message that union writers are not valuable.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
Actor Stephen Amell, known for his role in "Arrow," was seen picketing in New York after making anti-strike comments at a fan convention. While his former "Arrow" costars and creative team held a planned reunion picket in Burbank, Amell expressed support for his union by joining the picket line in New York. He later clarified his comments on Instagram, expressing understanding for the strike but also frustration.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KOIN.com
Healthcare workers at three Kaiser Permanente facilities in Portland will picket next week to demand safe staffing measures and better working conditions. The labor union SEIU Local 49 claims that Kaiser Permanente management is demanding more from employees without providing adequate staff levels. The picket comes less than three months before the employees' contract expires. Kaiser Permanente has billions of dollars in profits that could be used to address workforce needs. Understaffing in hospitals can impact patient care. Kaiser Permanente recognizes the picket as a negotiating tactic and aims to reach an agreement that ensures market-competitive pay and benefits. The pickets are scheduled to take place at different times throughout the week and will not disrupt patient care.