IATSE
The deadline to avoid another strike is July 31, and after five weeks, the union says this was the first week the studios took negotiations "seriously."
Union Strong
The Basic Agreement covering workers in Los Angeles passed with an 85.9 percent margin, and the Area Standards Agreement for those outside of LA passed with an 87.2 percent margin.
Brace for impact
Reality TV shoot days declined by more than half.
One graphic designer said some members are in a "panic" thinking the AI language will ultimately replace them and be irreversible.
Crew members can't refuse to use generative AI as a tool, but they can make sure it doesn't replace them.
Entertainment workers will have between July 14-17 to vote on ratifying the deal they'll be working under the next three years.
We Have a Deal!
A complete summary of the tentative agreement will be released to members in a few days.
Strike Watch
Hollywood's drivers, chef assistants, location managers, and animal wranglers want a fair deal ahead of their contract expiring on July 31.
IATSE
The crafts union is scheduling more Basic Agreement talks as early as next week, but the clock is ticking before the July 31 deadline, and things got a bit more complicated.
IATSE
Basic Agreement talks are set to begin again on Monday, June 3 and run through Wednesday, June 5.
Loan-Outs
The California EDD threatened to end its use by filmmakers, but the government agency seemed to do a 180 after Hollywood unions voiced their concerns.
IATSE
Unlike other Hollywood unions, IATSE members never got a chance to review priorities before the negotiating committee went to the bargaining table. A petition demands more transparency.
