Press Play with Madeleine Brand
One of Hollywood’s biggest unions authorizes a nationwide strike for the first time
More than 98% of IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) members voted to authorize a nationwide strike today .
By Madeleine Brand • • 8m ListenMore than 98% of IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) members voted to authorize a nationwide strike today. They represent about 60,000 “below the line” workers, which include hair and makeup artists, lighting and sound crew, and camera operators. They’ve complained of long hours, few breaks, and low wages.
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4 of 5Treating animals hurt by OC oil spill, resuming LA Opera with focus on diversity- 0:00Preview Supreme Court’s new term: Abortion, guns, terrorism
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