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IATSE Narrowly Approves Film and TV Contracts, Averting Strike of 60,000 Production Workers

HeadlineNov 16, 2021

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees voted narrowly Monday to approve new film and TV contracts, ending a struggle that nearly saw 60,000 workers strike last month to demand higher pay, guaranteed breaks and better benefits. A narrow majority of IATSE members actually voted down the larger of the two contracts, but the deal was still ratified after it gained a majority of votes under the union’s Electoral College–style voting system.

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