The high-stakes negotiations between the studios and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees will continue on Saturday, as the two sides continue to talk on a range of issues.
The union is seeking movement on its key priorities — including long hours and streaming pay scales — but has advised that it will not let the talks drag on indefinitely.
“It’s a matter of days, not weeks,” International President Matthew Loeb said in a statement on Friday night.
The 13 Basic Agreement locals also issued a statement, emphasizing the urgency of getting an agreement. “While we remain committed to the bargaining process, there will come a point where words must be replaced by action.”
The two sides wrapped up their fourth day of bargaining on Friday, following the announcement on Monday that 99% of the voting membership had approved a strike authorization if the talks cannot produce a deal.
“We are committed to doing what it takes,...
The union is seeking movement on its key priorities — including long hours and streaming pay scales — but has advised that it will not let the talks drag on indefinitely.
“It’s a matter of days, not weeks,” International President Matthew Loeb said in a statement on Friday night.
The 13 Basic Agreement locals also issued a statement, emphasizing the urgency of getting an agreement. “While we remain committed to the bargaining process, there will come a point where words must be replaced by action.”
The two sides wrapped up their fourth day of bargaining on Friday, following the announcement on Monday that 99% of the voting membership had approved a strike authorization if the talks cannot produce a deal.
“We are committed to doing what it takes,...
- 10/9/2021
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
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