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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|
#entertainmentlabor#hollywood-labor#sag-aftra
politics2 years ago

Biden highlights pro-union and economic policies at campaign rally.

President Joe Biden marked the first major event of his 2024 reelection campaign with a union rally in Philadelphia, where he highlighted his pro-union record and economic agenda. He announced an early endorsement from AFL-CIO and spoke about legislation enacted during his first term, including pandemic relief, climate, health and tax package, and the recent bipartisan debt ceiling deal. He renewed his call for tax reform and a minimum tax on billionaires, stressing his pledge that no one making less than $400,000 will pay more in federal income taxes.

via CNBC|
#afl-cio#economic-agenda#joe-biden
politics2 years ago

"Biden Launches 2024 Campaign with Union Rally in Philadelphia"

President Joe Biden will kick off his re-election campaign with a union rally in Pennsylvania, where he hopes to underscore recent economic wins and criticize former President Donald Trump's policies and character. Biden's campaign has leaned into his economic record, including releasing a 60-second ad titled "Backbone" last month. The centerpiece of Biden's opening campaign salvo will be economic, anchored by recent endorsements from top labor groups.

via CNN|
#economy#joe-biden#labor-groups