Category: Strikes

Hollywood Writers Strike Is ‘Going to Be a While’

The writers and entertainment companies remain far apart on several key issues, including money, and the standoff could last for months.
Outside Hollywood Studios, Writers Make Their Case

Those in picket lines at the headquarters of companies like Netflix were critical of working conditions that have become routine in the streaming era.
Hollywood Writers Go on Strike, Halting TV and Film Production

The dispute, which pits 11,500 television and screenwriters against the major studios, has shattered 15 years of labor peace in the entertainment business.
Writers, Seeking Pay Change for the Streaming Era, Prepare to Strike

In the 16 years since the entertainment industry’s last strike, sweeping technological change has upended the television and movie business.
Will a Chatbot Write the Next ‘Succession’?

As labor contract negotiations heat up in Hollywood, unions representing writers and actors seek limits on artificial intelligence.
Hollywood, Both Frantic and Calm, Braces for Writers’ Strike

Studios have moved up deadlines for TV writers, and late-night shows are preparing to go dark. But for other segments of the industry, it’s business as usual.
Hollywood Writers Approve of Strike as Shutdown Looms

The writers have not gone on strike in 15 years, and the vote gives their unions the right to call for a walkout when their contract expires on May 1.
Why There Is Talk of a Writers’ Strike in Hollywood

TV and movie writers want more money, but Hollywood companies say the demands ignore economic realities. The deadline to sort out those differences is approaching.
Sri Lanka, Its Economy Reeling, Is Approved for $3 Billion Rescue Loan

The nation, having weathered negotiations with Japan, India and China, hopes the emergency funds from the International Monetary Fund will see it through its debt crisis.
French Protesters Rally in Last Angry Push Before Pension Bill Vote

Many believe the legislation to raise the retirement age to 64 from 62 will pass Parliament, and they are looking beyond the vote to fight on.
In Budget Speech, U.K. Government Will Issue a Call to Work

In a major policy speech, Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor of the Exchequer, is expected to offer plans to promote greater work force participation.
Can the United Farm Workers of California Rise Again?

Decades after Cesar Chavez made the union a power, it has lost much of its clout. Membership dropped precipitously, from 60,000 to 5,500. It hopes a new law will turn the tide.