The vote for a strike is in—will Hollywood answer? In breaking news, IATSE has voted to strike. This is both the result we expected and one we wish never had to happen. Hours on set have gotten brutal and dangerous. If Hollywood will not adjust, this seemed like the inevitable outcome. The results, just shared by IATSE, show 90% of eligible union voters cast ballots, with more than 98% of them in support of strike authorization. Now, a strike day will be set, with all IATSE members halting work on films, TV shows, streaming content, commercials, and more. There's still time for a new Basic Agreement with the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Now that AMPTP sees that IATSE is serious, they should hopefully loosen up. This new deal affects over 60,000 people. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 4 October, 2021