Hollywood crews vote to authorize a strike for better pay and working conditions
Behind-the-scenes crew members say they're working long days without breaks for dismal pay. Union leadership may now call a strike.
Hollywood film and TV productions could soon shut down if contract negotiations aren't resolved. Production staff in the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, or IATSE, voted to authorize a strike Monday over disputes with studio producers about their schedules, pay and work conditions. The threat of an actual strike could be leverage during any future negotiations, which could happen this week as the two sides sit down
