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Hollywood's crews ready to go on strike?
Hollywood's crews ready to go on strike?
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22 minutes
Released:
Sep 30, 2021
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Lighting, cameras, sound props, costumes, editing and so much more: About 60,000 workers with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees — IATSE for short — are among the most forgotten of Hollywood’s magic makers. And now, citing unfair working conditions, they might go on strike. What does that mean for them? And what does it mean for people who like watching movies, TV shows and streaming services?Today we talk to L.A. Times entertainment industry reporter Anousha Sakoui, who has been following the issue. And a crew member — Marisa Shipley, who's also vice president of IATSE Local 871 — tells us about her own working conditions and why she’s anxious about the future of her job and her colleagues’ careers.More reading:Hollywood union calls for strike authorization vote by crew workersCelebs rally for IATSE: ‘Now is the time to speak for the people who make it possible’War of words escalates between producers group and crews union
Released:
Sep 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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