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Writers At iHeartPodcast Network Look To Strike As Talks On First Contract Drag On More Than 2 Years After Unionizing


The iHeartPodcasts writers have been bargaining their first contract for more than two years

Deadline hears there is “overwhelming support” for a work stoppage if a tentative deal with iHeartPodcast Network is not reached by the end of the month. The threat of a strike comes a month after the writers filed unfair labor practice charges against their employer for “engaging in intimidating conduct and by interrogating employees about their support for the union.” In a statement to Deadline, the writers said: “After 2 years at the bargaining table, we hope to finally come to an agreement with management this week.

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