LOS ANGELES: Talks resumed Tuesday between Hollywood producers and behind-the-scenes workers on film and television sets, a day after a massive union vote in favor of authorizing the strike.
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), which represents about 60,000 off-screen employees, said in a statement that talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) took place for the first time in more than two weeks. . . .
It did not provide any further details.
IATSE members, which include camera operators, make-up artists, sound technicians, voted 98% in favor of authorizing the strike if no agreement was reached with the manufacturers on the new contract.
Such a strike would bring film and television production in the United States to the biggest standstill since the Hollywood screenwriters strike in 2007–2008.
IATSE is seeking to reduce the long working hours and increase the wages of members working in shows from streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+ and Apple TV+, where lower rates were set 10 years ago . When streaming was in its infancy.
AMPTP said on Monday it was “committed to reaching an agreement that would keep the industry working” but said it would require both sides to show a “willingness to compromise and explore new solutions”.
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