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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | | | DIGITAL MEDIA LAW SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 Hollywood Labor: The Tyranny of Time covered those events as they occurred, and they’re also the topic of my forthcoming book, “Hollywood on Strike!,” However, timely completion of the contracts seems likely this time because of a seemingly unrelated issue: merger of SAG and AFTRA. So, SAG and AFTRA are already in a difficult place on those issues. | | | | | |
| DIGITAL MEDIA LAW SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 Basic Cable Clarification & Details Sources close to both unions confirmed that there have been emails and conversations between the two unions, with one source implying that these informal communications have been between the National Executive Directors of the two organizations, David White (SAG) and Kim Roberts Hedgepeth (AFTRA). for basic cable discussions. | | | DIGITAL MEDIA LAW JUNE 22, 2010 Silly Lawsuit Against SAG Dismissed; and More Remember the lawsuit that former SAG president Alan Rosenberg and three other Membership First members (1st VP Anne-Marie Johnson and board members Diane Ladd and Kent McCord) filed against their own union? Those issues will probably be hard fought. noteworthy change in the AFTRA book: Ex. but the courts haven’t. Or maybe not. | | | | | | | |
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DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2010 AFTRA Endorses IATSE 'Biggest Loser' Organizing Campaign
The union issued an unequivocal statement of support. Watch for my new book “Hollywood on Strike!,” If you work in tech, check out my book How to Write LOIs and Term Sheets Details in my Hollywood Reporter piece. -. due out next month. Check out my residuals chart there too. MORE >> -
DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2010 IATSE and Teamsters Reach Mutual Assistance Pact
The move represents a major change from the previously frosty relationship between the two unions. The pact sets out how the unions will address organizing efforts, deal with jurisdictional issues and establishes new lines of communication aimed at strengthening the relationship. IATSE represents most below the line crew. MORE >> -
DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2010 SAG Feels its Own Labor Pains
The contract between the parties expired June 1, and one issue still to be resolved is what wage increases the new deal will grant. Yes, even unions have unions. If you work in tech, check out my book How to Write LOIs and Term Sheets. Labor unrest is hitting SAG close to home. MORE >> -
DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2011 AFTRA, Networks Reach New Three Year Deal
Notably, the union achieved the H&R increase without employers taking a bite out of the annual wage increase. An AFTRA statement confirmed the issues’ importance, calling the 1% increase the union’s “primary objective” in the bargaining. Check out my new book “Hollywood on Strike!,” Details: The Hollywood Reporter. _. MORE >> -
DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2011 Health and Retirement are the Hangup in AFTRA Netcode Negotiations (Exclusive)
AFTRA’s negotiations with the networks and television producers resume this week and the big issue, according to a source close to the process, is the same one that’s bedeviled Hollywood labor for the past several years: health and retirement. Check out my book “Hollywood on Strike!,” Details: The Hollywood Reporter. _. MORE >>
- SAG Moves towards Joint Bargaining with AFTRA DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2010
- DGA to Negotiate on SAG & AFTRA's Heels DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2010
- A “New” Entertainment Union - And a Possible Name DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2010
- Baby You Can Drive My Car: Hollywood Health Plans May Have to Pay “Cadillac Plan” Tax DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010
- Hollywood Labor: SAG Source Says a Strike Unlikely, Joint SAG-AFTRA Bargaining Likely; and the Year Ahead DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2010
- SAG Lawsuit Still Grinds On; Court Denies SAG’s Motion to Dismiss Appeal DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2009
- SAG TV/Theatrical Contract Ratified Overwhelmingly, 78%-22% DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2009
- SAG Executive Director: TV/Theatrical Deal Will Pass DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2009
- SAG’s Strange Voyage DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2009
- SAG Letter re Force Majeure Claims DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2009
- SAG TV/Theatrical Ballots Later Than Expected; SAG Litigation Continues; and More DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2009
- SAG Board Approves Studio Deal DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2009
- SAG & Studios Agree to Tentative Deal DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2009
- SAG Stalemate Update DIGITAL MEDIA LAW | FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009
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