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labor-relations2 years ago

"UAW Strike Threatens Michigan Jobs and EV Revolution"

The president of the United Auto Workers (UAW), Shawn Fain, publicly invited President Biden to join the picket lines in the union's growing strike against leading automakers. The strike, which began last week at three plants in the Midwest, has expanded to 38 more locations in 20 states. While Biden has defended the striking autoworkers, he has not announced plans to visit them. The UAW's invitation comes as the union seeks support for their cause, while Biden's push for electric vehicles has put him at odds with the UAW. Former President Trump, who won over union workers in 2016, is skipping the upcoming Republican primary debate to deliver a speech in Michigan.

via The New York Times|
#autoworkers#labor-relations#picket-lines
entertainment2 years ago

Unveiling the Hidden Path: Navigating Hollywood Strikes and Their Impact on Artists

Writers and actors in Hollywood are picketing studio lots, demanding concessions on pay and working conditions. However, there are alternate entrances called neutral gates that allow access for those not involved in the strikes, such as game shows or TV commercials. The use of these entrances has raised concerns about potential abuse. This article explores a specific incident involving a Hollywood production and highlights the broader labor battles in the entertainment industry.

via NPR|
#entertainment#hollywood#labor-battles
entertainment2 years ago

Hollywood Unites: Actors and Writers Strike for Change

Actors from the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) joined writers on picket lines in Hollywood as they went on strike. The strike, which could last into the fall or longer, is expected to impact thousands, if not millions, of people. Notable stars such as Susan Sarandon, Jason Sudeikis, Uzo Aduba, Sanaa Lathan, Anthony Rapp, Kendrick Sampson, and Merritt Wever were seen participating in the picket lines.

via The Washington Post|
#actors#entertainment#hollywood
entertainment2 years ago

Writers' Strike Disrupts Entertainment Industry with Picket Lines and Star Support

Writers in Hollywood are waking up before dawn to picket outside studio lots and disrupt productions whose scripts have already been finished. The practice, which was not used to any real effect when the writers last went on strike in 2007, initially caught some studio executives off guard. Since the Hollywood writers’ strike began on May 2, writers have disrupted individual productions, but it’s not clear that they’ve had much effect on the strike itself. Negotiations haven’t resumed since they broke down on May 1, and the industry is bracing for the possibility that the strike could last for months.

via The New York Times|
#entertainment#hollywood#picket-lines
entertainment2 years ago

Flavor Flav Joins Star-Studded Lineup at WGA Picket Line with Pizza and Music

Flavor Flav joined WGA supporters on the picket lines outside Warner Bros. in Burbank, bringing food and blasting Public Enemy's "Fight the Power." Meanwhile, Jason Sudiekis and Gina Gershon picketed outside Fox in Century City, with Gershon expressing a desire for all guilds to strike at the same time. In New York, WGA members and supporters picketed outside a media conference, with SAG member Zoe Kazan and her mother, WGA West member Robin Swicord, in attendance. Swicord noted the unity among guilds and unions this time around.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#flavor-flav#gina-gershon
entertainment2 years ago

The Impact of the Writers' Strike on Hollywood and Beyond.

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike has entered its tenth day, with no end in sight. Celebrities are showing their support for the strike by joining picket lines and canceling appearances. Upfronts, the annual event where networks showcase upcoming content to advertisers, are at risk of being surrounded by picket lines. Some productions have been shut down, and hospitality workers have announced they will not cross picket lines. The strike has caused inconvenience for studios, but support for the cause continues to grow.

via Vulture|
#celebrities#entertainment#picket-lines
entertainment2 years ago

WGA Strike Continues with No End in Sight as Studios Suspend TV Deals.

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher joined the Writers Guild of America's picket lines at Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles on the seventh day of the strike against Hollywood studios. WGAW president Meredith Stiehm said the guild has not heard from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers since contract talks broke apart on May 1. Drescher spoke about the importance of solidarity among Hollywood unions and what she expects from the upcoming AMPTP negotiations for her own actors union.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#fran-drescher#hollywood
entertainment2 years ago

WGA Picket Line Updates: Signs, AI Threat, Business Impact, and Revenue Losses

The Writers Guild of America strike against Hollywood studios continued on its third day with strong turnout at 10 Los Angeles locations as well as at Silvercup Studios and Seret Studios in New York City. LAPD was present but in a low-key capacity, with Officer Angel Gomez of the department’s Labor Relations Unit standing by ready to mediate any disputes between the guild and Netflix security if need be. Picket lines are scheduled to continue through Friday.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#hollywood#lapd
entertainment2 years ago

WGA Plans Shrine Auditorium Meeting as Strike Fears Grip Hollywood

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is preparing for a potential strike as negotiations with studios continue up to the expiration of their current contract on May 1. However, the WGA is unlikely to have its first picket lines until Tuesday afternoon due to bureaucratic procedures. The WGA sent out a survey to members asking where they would like to picket in the event of a strike. If a strike occurs, late-night shows, writers' rooms, and any projects still fine-tuning or grinding out scripts would shut down immediately.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#hollywood#negotiations
entertainment2 years ago

Hollywood on Edge as WGA and AMPTP Negotiations Continue Amid Strike Fears

The Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers are continuing negotiations in hopes of reaching an agreement before the current contract expires in just over 48 hours. Talks are scheduled for Sunday and Monday if necessary. With a 97.85% strike-authorization mandate from members, a strike looks almost inevitable if a deal is not reached. Late-night shows, writers’ rooms, and any big-screen or small-screen project that is still fine-tuning or grinding out scripts would shut down immediately. Other guilds and unions like the DGA and the Teamsters could refuse to cross sanctioned picket lines and bring almost everything to a halt in short order.

via Deadline|
#amptp#entertainment#negotiations
labor-strike2 years ago

LAUSD Strike Looms: Key Dates and Implications

The Service Employees International Local 99 Union (SEIU) has announced a series of picket lines, news conferences, and rallies this week in support of their demands for better pay and working conditions for cafeteria workers, bus drivers, custodians, special education assistants, and other workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) has pledged to honor the SEIU picket line. Negotiations between the SEIU and LAUSD are ongoing.

via KABC-TV|
#labor-strike#lausd#negotiations