Reminder: This is while we had a deal. And there are countless others currently being arbitrated and or investigated by our union. So, regardless of what we’re asking for and get, the AMPTP still lie, cheat and steal. That’s their business model. thewrap.com/netflix-wga-wr…
The strikes will impact LA’s economy. People are struggling to find work. Small business is hurting too.
But that’s just a glimpse of what will happen here if the studios continue their rapid disinvestment in their workforce — and those impacts will be permanent.
This is a turning point.
We will either look back on this as the moment we made the choice to invest in our industry and our people — to believe in LA and take pride in shaping culture worldwide.
Or the moment we gave all that up for short-term shareholder returns.
If you live in LA, even if you don’t work in entertainment — if you love this city and want to stay here and see it thrive — support the striking workers if you can.
Follow their leadership. Support their community funds. Get on the line.
Because they’re fighting for you too.
Good on SAG for releasing these like the WGA did a few months ago. It’s wild to see actors being disrespected as much and in some cases more than we are. The AMPTP is not only “far apart” on these issues — it’s insulting to the point of breaking an entire industry.
You are not crossing picket lines by watching tv and movies. This isn’t a situation where any union has organized a boycott. Actors not promoting their work is a nuanced strike point re: not working for a struck entity - not intended to dissuade people from watching things.
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