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IATSE Talks Go Late, but Benefit Plans Remain Sticking Point
IATSE negotiations went late into the night on Wednesday but ended without a deal. More talks are expected later in the month.
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees is seeking a new residual from made-for-streaming shows, which would supplement the current funding stream and provide some stability in the event of future shutdowns. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers will have to juggle its schedule, as the Basic Crafts unions — including the Teamsters — are set to begin bargaining on their contract next Monday. The IATSE and Basic Crafts contracts all expire on July 31, and each of the unions has pledged not to grant extensions — which have been common in previous cycles.
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