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entertainment1 year ago

"Sesame Workshop Writers Approve Strike Authorization Vote as Contract Expiration Nears"

Writers employed by Sesame Workshop, the producer of "Sesame Street," have voted unanimously to support a strike authorization vote from the Writers Guild of America as contract negotiations continue. The union's demands include fair contracts for writers, particularly those in animation who are currently excluded from basic union benefits. Sesame Workshop is in an unusual position as a nonprofit organization facing a strike threat, and the fate of "Sesame Street" as of next year and beyond remains uncertain.

via Variety|
#childrens-programs#entertainment#negotiations
laborhealthcare2 years ago

Healthcare Workers Union Votes on Strike Amid Patient Care Crisis

Healthcare workers represented by the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions are preparing for a strike authorization vote due to concerns over unfair practices in contract negotiations and inadequate staffing levels. The potential strike could affect 23 Southern California Kaiser Permanente locations and would join a list of industries that have experienced walkouts in 2023.

via KTLA Los Angeles|
#healthcare-workers#kaiser-permanente#laborhealthcare
entertainment2 years ago

IATSE and Broadway League Reach Tentative Agreement, Averting Theater Strikes

The Broadway League and IATSE have reached a tentative agreement on the pink contract, which covers about 1,500 IATSE members working on 45 theatrical shows. The agreement is pending ratification and comes after the theater crew union warned of a potential strike. The previous contract had been in effect since July 2019, and while progress has been made on issues like health care and housing, there are still sticking points around wages and rest periods.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#broadway-league#entertainment#iatse
entertainment2 years ago

Impending IATSE Strike Threatens Broadway and Touring Shows

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has called for a strike authorization vote after unsuccessful negotiations with The Broadway League and Disney Theatrical. If approved, the strike could begin as early as Friday, halting most Broadway and national tour productions. The strike would affect workers on IATSE's Pink Contract, including stagehands, hair and make-up artists, and wardrobe staff. The union is seeking better wages, benefits, and rights for its members. This would be the third major entertainment union to go on strike in recent weeks, following SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America.

via Playbill|
#broadway#disney-theatrical#entertainment
labor-relations2 years ago

IATSE Theater Workers Vote to Authorize Strike on Pink Contract

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is conducting a strike authorization vote for workers on the pink contract, which covers stagehands, hair and make-up artists, and wardrobe personnel in the theater industry. Talks with the Broadway League and Disney Theatrical Productions have stalled, and if the vote is successful, workers could go on strike as early as Friday. The union is seeking better wages, benefits, and rights for its members. Progress has been made on healthcare and housing for touring crews, but issues remain regarding increased wages and rest periods.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#broadway#contract-negotiations#iatse
entertainment2 years ago

SAG-AFTRA Board Unanimously Approves Strike Authorization Vote

SAG-AFTRA will hold a strike authorization vote ahead of June 7 negotiations with major studios. The vote does not mean that the performers union will necessarily join the Writers Guild of America on the picket lines after its contract expires on June 30. SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said the authorization would provide “maximum bargaining leverage” for the talks. The union is looking to address wage increases, higher streaming residuals, protections against artificial intelligence, and the move to “self-tape” auditions.

via NBC News|
#entertainment#major-studios#negotiations
entertainment2 years ago

SAG-AFTRA Board Seeks Strike Authorization Vote Ahead of Talks.

SAG-AFTRA, the performers' union, will hold a strike authorization vote ahead of June 7 negotiations with major studios. The vote will provide "maximum bargaining leverage" for the talks, according to the union. The vote does not necessarily mean that the union will join the Writers Guild of America on the picket lines after its contract expires on June 30. SAG-AFTRA is looking to address issues such as wage increases, higher streaming residuals, and protections against artificial intelligence. The union represents 160,000 performers.

via Variety|
#entertainment#major-studios#negotiations
business2 years ago

Impending Writers Strike Looms Over Hollywood's Future.

The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) has said that a strike authorization vote by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) is "inevitable" as the union prepares to release the results of the vote. The AMPTP is currently negotiating a new three-year film and television pact with the WGA, with the current agreement set to expire on 1 May. The WGA has been pushing for higher compensation for writers, including higher wage floors, standardised fees for streaming and theatrical films, and a minimum number of weeks of employment.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#alliance-of-motion-picture-and-television-producers#business#compensation
entertainment2 years ago

Writers Guild Votes on Strike Authorization as Contract Nears Expiration.

The Writers Guild of America West and East are conducting a strike authorization vote, which could authorize the organization to call a strike after the current Minimum Basic Agreement expires on May 1. The vote will continue through April 17, and if approved, a 2023 strike could start as early as May 2. The guild is demanding increased residuals for reuse markets, standardized compensation and residual terms for features released either theatrically or via streaming, and measures to combat discrimination and harassment and promote pay equity. The guild is asking for a restoration of writer pay and conditions to reflect their value to the industry.

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

WGA Strike Authorization Voting Begins Amid Threats to Writing Profession's Survival

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has opened its strike authorization vote, calling on its members to save television and feature writing. The guild has stated that the survival of writing as a profession is at stake in this negotiation, as employers have increased their profits while slashing compensation and residuals, and undermining working conditions. The WGA is expected to continue talks with the studios this week, while the strike authorization vote is expected to receive a 'Yes' majority.

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

Writers Guild votes on strike authorization as contract deadline looms.

The Writers Guild of America is set to hold a strike authorization vote on Tuesday, which is expected to pass, allowing leadership to call a strike if the Guild and the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers do not reach a new contract agreement by May 1. The WGA is calling for additional compensation and residuals from features in theaters or on streaming platforms, an end to the abuse of “mini-rooms” and increasing contributions to pension and health funds. The last writers’ strike was in 2007 and lasted 100 days, bringing Hollywood production to a screeching halt.

via CNN|
#alliance-of-motion-pictures-and-television-producers#contract-negotiations#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Writers Guild schedules strike authorization vote amidst stalled talks.

The Writers Guild of America has set a strike authorization vote to begin on April 11, marking the first step toward a potential writers strike. The WGA began contract talks with Hollywood’s largest employers on March 20, and a work stoppage would not actually be able to begin until the current contract expires May 1. The guild is asking to restore writer pay and conditions to reflect their value to the industry. Online voting will be open to eligible WGA members from 8:30 p.m. PT on April 11 through noon PT on April 17.

via Variety|
#contract-talks#entertainment#hollywood
entertainment2 years ago

WGA to Vote on Strike Authorization Next Week

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has called for a strike authorization vote after two weeks of negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) failed to produce meaningful responses on core economic issues. The vote will take place from April 11 to April 17. The WGA is seeking a fair contract for writers and hopes the vote will give its leadership leverage to make the strongest possible deal before the May 1 deadline or to call a strike if necessary. The guild will host a series of member meetings to discuss the vote.

via Deadline|
#contract#entertainment#hollywood
business-news2 years ago

WGA schedules strike authorization vote amidst negotiations.

The Writers Guild has announced a strike authorization vote, which will take place from April 11 to April 17, to gauge members' willingness to cease work if the union deems a strike necessary. The vote does not guarantee a work stoppage will occur, but if a large portion of members supports a potential strike, that could improve writers' leverage in their ongoing talks with the studios and streamers. The writers' last strike occurred in 2007-2008 amid a heated battle with studios over "new media."

via Hollywood Reporter|
#business-news#negotiations#streamers