Apparently expecting that the strike authorization vote will pass (we think that’s iffy at best) and that a strike will result, the Los Angeles Times is out with an article predicting that the strike won’t “cripple” television. The paper’s theory is that between the companies sending more shows to AFTRA and moving up shooting schedules on [...]
Well known voice actress Keri Tombazian has advised her Member 2 Member list that she’s putting together a new website to address the upcoming strike authorization referendum on the TV-Theatrical contract. In a blow to the campaign, Tombazian says she is opposing the strike authorization.
“I have received quite a bit of email asking for more [...]
Inspired, perhaps, by the AFTRA message, we started considering what we here at SAGWatch have to be thankful for. Certainly we’d include the members of both SAG and AFTRA who run for office, serve on committees, work through the W&W and negotiating issues – all as volunteers. Whether we agree about specific issues, whether or [...]
We’ve already posted the messages from Alan Rosenberg today. The tone has been medium defensive, which is understandable considering the impasse over TV-Theatrical, and the sharp criticism of the Allens coming from practically every corner but Membership First.
Tonight we received a copy of an e-mail that went out today from the President and NED of that “other” [...]
There are increasing calls from those who seem skeptical about the impending vote on a strike authorization in the TV-Theatrical impasse for the union to send out the actual AMPTP proposal as part of the campaign. So far, all that’s been sent out is criticism of the “last, best and final” offer.
Earlier today, we told you [...]
Earlier today we linked to a Variety story suggesting a SAG strike would help AFTRA, which is continuing to pick up market share as SAG lurches through the uncertainty of the TV-Theatrical impasse. What we missed was the Hollywood Reporter story the day before which was the first to report that the networks are putting the pedal [...]
