Labor
-
Hollywood COVID Protocols Extended Through October – Unless IATSE Members Strike
A strike would void the protocols, which were quietly extended weeks ago, for most film and TV productions
-
Meredith Stiehm Elected As Next WGA West President
“Cold Case” creator is joined by vice president Michele Mulroney and secretary-treasurer Betsy Thomas
-
IATSE to Hold Strike Authorization Vote After Studios Decline to Respond on Latest Proposal
Guild leadership says it intends to “demonstrate our commitment toachieving the change that is long overdue in this industry”
-
After Contentious WGA East Election, What’s Next for the Newsroom Organizing Debate?
The new guild council and leadership must reach an agreement on how to handle the growing numbers of digital media members
Available to WrapPRO members
Media
Available to WrapPRO members
-
IATSE President Calls for ‘Combined Solidarity’ Among Hollywood’s Workers as Threat of Strike Looms
Talks between IATSE and studios have reached a “critical juncture,” Matthew J. Loeb says
-
WGA East Elections: Pro-Digital Organizing Slate Wins 7 of 11 Open Council Seats
Michael Winship wins presidency after running unopposed
-
Why WGA East’s Digital News Organizing Spree May End Under New Leadership
Tuesday’s election has become a referendum on the union’s future as some screenwriters rebel at the prospect of becoming a minority in their own guild
Available to WrapPRO members
Media
Available to WrapPRO members
-
Fran Drescher, Joely Fisher Win SAG-AFTRA Elections in Split Ticket Result
Unite For Strength candidate wins president race while Membership First wins secretary-treasurer
-
IATSE Remains ‘Far Apart’ in Talks, Says Studios Have Not Addressed Key Concerns
“If the employers refuse to engage…the failure to reach an agreement will be their choice,” guild leadership memo reads
-
Cinematographers Urge Studios to Reduce Workday Hours in Talks With IATSE
Letter from International Cinematographers Guild warns that 14-hour workdays on set are leading to preventable accidents
-
IATSE Approves First Membership Census Amid Calls to Boost Diversity
Matthew D. Loeb was also re-elected as president at guild’s quadrennial meeting
-
Inside the Talks That Led to COVID Vaccine Mandates in Hollywood – And Do They Go Far Enough?
Film studios and industry guilds spent weeks ironing out a plan that could allow productions to cut pandemic costs without compromising safety
Available to WrapPRO members
MoviesAvailable to WrapPRO members
-
Why Are Women in Skilled Hollywood Jobs Making $16 an Hour?
Script and production coordinators, usually women, earn below the living wage in Los Angeles, says IATSE Local 871
Available to WrapPRO members
WrapPROAvailable to WrapPRO members
-
SAG-AFTRA President Candidates Fran Drescher, Matthew Modine Set Platforms Ahead of Next Month’s Election
Drescher vows to make member benefits and harassment key issues while Modine is challenging guild leadership’s handling of contracts and healthcare
-
SAG-AFTRA Approves Rules for Studios That Want to Require Vaccines for Film/TV Shoots
Studios must notify cast and crew with enough time for vaccine immunity to develop, among other guidelines
