Sep 16 Will the auto workers strike drive up car prices? Analysts say not right away, unless consumers panic By David Koenig, Associated Press Many analysts think it will take several weeks before dealer lots start to look a bit empty. Ford, General Motors and Stellantis built up inventories of vehicles ahead of Thursday night’s strike, and the UAW decided to limit the walkout… Continue reading
Sep 16 Return of some shows to daytime television signals new phase in Hollywood strikes By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Drew Barrymore — a daughter of a proud acting dynasty — is making new batches of her syndicated talk show despite picketers outside her studio, as daytime TV becomes the latest battlefield in the ongoing Hollywood labor strife. Continue reading
Sep 10 Auto workers are prepared to strike major U.S. car makers this week. Here’s why By Tom Krisher, Associated Press About 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to reach an agreement by the time their contracts with the United Auto Workers union expire at 11:59 p.m. Eastern… Continue reading
Aug 29 Ripple effects from Hollywood strikes reach other industries By Krysta Fauria, Associated Press The timing of the strikes — on the heels of financial recovery from the pandemic — hits small businesses particularly hard. Continue reading
Jul 30 In era of tech disruption and instant gratification, workers say they’re pushed to the brink By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press Complaints from workers in vastly different industries point to an underlying factor driving a surge of labor unrest: The cost to workers whose jobs have changed drastically as companies scramble to meet customer expectations for speed and convenience in industries… Continue reading
Jul 21 Hollywood actors and writers enter 2nd week of strike with no signs of a deal By Krysta Fauria, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The combined strike by Hollywood actors and screenwriters entered its second week with no sign that a swift ending will be achieved, and union leaders and star strikers sought Friday to keep morale high as the novelty of picket lines wears off. Continue reading
Jul 14 Movie and TV stars join writers on the picket line in fight over the future of Hollywood By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press “Ted Lasso” star Jason Sudekis, Rosario Dawson and other top movie and TV actors joined picket lines alongside screenwriters Friday on the first full day of a walkout that has become Hollywood’s biggest labor fight in decades. Continue reading
Jul 02 Unionized hotel workers in Southern California go on strike for better pay and benefits By Associated Press Thousands of hotel workers in Southern California walked off the job on Sunday, demanding higher pay and better benefits in what the union is calling the largest strike in its history. Continue reading
Nov 15 Film crew union narrowly approves contract with producers, averting strike By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press The vote announced Monday comes after a standoff that nearly led to a strike that would have frozen productions across the U.S. Continue reading
Oct 07 AP Explainer: What’s behind the looming Hollywood strike? By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press The IATSE says its members are subjected to excessive working hours, unlivable wages for the lowest paid crafts and failure to provide reasonable rest, including meal breaks and time off between marathon working days and weekend work. Continue reading