Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2021 13:39:31 GMT -5
Many members of IATSE say they will vote against ratifying a new contract with the major studios because it does not do enough to address working conditions on set.
The deal, announced Saturday afternoon, averts a strike that would have shut down film and TV production nationwide starting on Monday morning. But in interviews and online chatter, many workers have expressed frustration with the terms and said they expect it will be rejected.
“Basically nothing has changed,” said Ernesto Lomeli, a director of photography based in Los Angeles. “I have not heard a single person saying they will vote yes.”
A ratification vote will likely not be held for several weeks, as lawyers will have to translate the deal points into contract language. In the meantime, work will proceed as normal on film and TV sets.
The deal, announced Saturday afternoon, averts a strike that would have shut down film and TV production nationwide starting on Monday morning. But in interviews and online chatter, many workers have expressed frustration with the terms and said they expect it will be rejected.
“Basically nothing has changed,” said Ernesto Lomeli, a director of photography based in Los Angeles. “I have not heard a single person saying they will vote yes.”
A ratification vote will likely not be held for several weeks, as lawyers will have to translate the deal points into contract language. In the meantime, work will proceed as normal on film and TV sets.
Going on strike would be the best option now because Hollywood and such are gonna do their damndest to turn this into an endless loop.
Here is the new deal but they know it sucks and will be rejected
The lawyer has to translate the points into contract language in the meantime work continues unimpeeded untill a vote happens in several weeks
