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IATSE, Teamsters & Hollywood Basic Crafts Begin Contract Talks With Studios: Here’s What To Expect
IATSE and Teamsters Local 399 are starting joint negotiations with the AMPTP on Monday — here's what to expect.
All eyes, metaphorically speaking, are on the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers ‘ Sherman Oaks offices, as IATSE and the Hollywood Basic Crafts link arms to discuss pension and health plans — the first step in a lengthy negotiation process that likely will extend well into the summer. After a six-month bargaining process, that agreement ultimately was ratified, but union leadership suffered a harsh rebuke as L.A. locals rejected the deal by a razor-thin margin in the popular vote. With the customary stating of positions and posturing expected for today’s initial session, the parties are also anticipated to lay out a road map for their negotiations, and subgroups will likely be established to address specific topics head on.
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