Members of the Writers Guild of America, West speak about why they've volunteered to serve as Picket/Contract Captains during the WGA's talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
Right, but MOST actors and writers DONT work regularly, as you said. We all have to stand together. And not only within our industry, but in ALL industries. Check out that crappy contract that the UAW workers got. The way to victory is through unity with all working people and to pressure union leadership for better leadership. It's not easy, but what we stand to lose right now is worse.
Already been there...IATSE has No triple time, night shooting premiums, turnaround invasion has changed, etc. All gone. Bottom line trickle down effect is we get nothing and are effected worse.
Oh, don't even think that you guys won't be next in some other form. Look around -- the owners of everything are after everything -- and IATSE is not exempt - it just won't take th form of residuals.
Right, but MOST actors and writers DONT work regularly, as you said. We all have to stand together. And not only within our industry, but in ALL industries. Check out that crappy contract that the UAW workers got. The way to victory is through unity with all working people and to pressure union leadership for better leadership. It's not easy, but what we stand to lose right now is worse.
mycrojas 4 years ago
Strike effects:
Studios will be fine
Actors ( working regularly) will be fine
Writers ( working regularly) fine too
Actors and writers that DON'T work regularly NOT fine.
Crew only getting a check? NOT fine. Losing everything.
Cantdr55 4 years ago
Already been there...IATSE has No triple time, night shooting premiums, turnaround invasion has changed, etc. All gone. Bottom line trickle down effect is we get nothing and are effected worse.
Cantdr55 4 years ago
Oh, don't even think that you guys won't be next in some other form. Look around -- the owners of everything are after everything -- and IATSE is not exempt - it just won't take th form of residuals.
mycrojas 4 years ago
If you IATSE guys want residuals, go out and strike for them.
suckapunkjones 4 years ago
Hey guys THANKS for sticking it to all of us below the line CREW that don't get residuals and work JUST AS HARD for a mere paycheck.
Now WE get to loose our homes, health insurance and get a DAY JOB!!!!
Cantdr55 4 years ago
Never mind the negotiation, just give me an AK-47. I'll GET them to resume work...wait, I wasn't supposed to post that on a public site. Oops.
Mockroach 4 years ago
My hopes for WGA.
CarloCondo 4 years ago