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IATSE and Teamsters Warn of Another Hollywood Strike at Massive Rally: ‘Put Your Helmets On’
IATSE and the Teamsters warned that Hollywood could face another Hot Labor Summer if no deal is reached by July 31.
Speaking to a rally of more than 2,000 crew members on Sunday at Woodley Park in Encino, Sean O’Brien, the president of the International Brotherhood of the Teamsters, said the unions should commit to withhold their labor — and not grant an extension — if a deal is not agreed by the deadline. The current versions of the Basic and Area Standards Agreements were ratified in November 2021 by a thin margin after a contentious negotiation period that nearly resulted in a strike. This year’s negotiations are also expected to focus on wage increases and “quality of life” issues surrounding the hours worked on set, including meal penalties and turnaround times.
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