Hollywood Crew Union Negotiations
Crew members in Hollywood are preparing for negotiations with major studios over compensation and benefits. The unions representing below-the-line workers are tense as they approach the bargaining table, still reeling from the previous year's strikes by actors and writers. Grievances from the 2021 negotiation cycle are still unresolved, creating a potentially volatile situation.
Key Points
- IATSE and Teamsters preparing to negotiate with major studios
- Unresolved grievances from previous strikes by actors and writers
- Potential for financial hardship and evictions for industry workers
Pros
- Opportunity to address issues related to compensation and benefits for crew members
Cons
- Tension and unresolved grievances from previous negotiation cycles