Breitbart Reports: Hollywood loves trilogies.
After last year’s simultaneous strikes by actors and writers, which brought the industry to a historic standstill, crew members are next in line as their unions prepare to head to the bargaining table.
While nobody has called for a strike yet, the atmosphere appears tense as IATSE and the Teamsters are scheduled to enter negotiations with the major studios on March 4, according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter. Together, the unions represent the bulk of so-called “below-the-line” workers, including electricians, camera crew, sound engineers, location managers, make-up artists, costume assistants, carpenters, drivers, and many more.
They even represent some above-the-line talent, like cinematographers and editors.
On the table are numerous issues related to compensation, benefits, and other guarantees. The current contracts are set to expire July 31, after which a strike could theoretically begin, according to the Reporter.
