Is it a coincidence that the writers in Hollywood and on Broadway are striking at the same time? Or is it just a further example of greedy business trying pay little or nothing for the intellectual property that brings it great wealth?
Check out this short video explaining the economics of the Writers Guild Strike in Hollywood and this website - United Hollywood - where you can sign a petition supporting the striking writers.
As for the striking stagehands on Broadway, it's unlikely the general public knows that they've been working without a contract since July. At issue is a supposed pay-cut by the workers in addition to work-rule changes that are unacceptable to the union members. From the union website:
Theatre owners and producers are demanding a 38 % cut in our jobs and wages. They have built a $20 million fund to be used against us from the sale of theatre tickets to the public.Broadway is a billion dollar a year industry and has never been more profitable than now.
Cuts in our jobs and wages will never result in a cut in ticket prices to benefit the public, but only an increase in the profits for producers.
Unlike the producers, we are not fighting for our second or third homes; we are fighting to keep the one that we have.
We ask for your understanding in our efforts to defend ourselves and protect our families.
Sincerely,
The Brothers and Sisters of LOCAL ONE, I.A.T.S.E.
Support the writers and stagehands, as much of what we see on TV, in the movies, and on Broadway would not exist without them!
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