We are at an unprecedented labor movement in Hollywood.
Hollywood is a living organism that has evolved over the last 100 years. It’s a living and breathing entity that’s made up of the people who work here. But the cost of living and surviving in Hollywood has skyrocketed. Unfortunately, the wages of people who work here have not kept up with the times.
That’s why Hollywood is at a turning point. Maybe one of the most important points in its history.
We have the WGA on strike, and now SAG-AFTRA is closing in on what would be a historic strike for them.
A few days ago, SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher dropped a video where she told members, “We are having an [sic] extremely productive negotiations that are laser-focused on all of the crucial issues you told us are most important to you. We’re standing strong and we are going to achieve a seminal deal.”
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
