SAG Calls for Federal Mediator to Avoid Strike
SAG really wants a better deal, but the AMPTP is not willing to negotiate. They have called for a federal mediator to help move things forward.
SAG made the announcement Sunday afternoon at the conclusion of the second day of its national board meeting in Los Angeles. The guild’s resolution to seek a mediator had passed with 97% support.
“We hope mediation will help move this process forward,” said SAG president Alan Rosenberg in a statement. “This action by the board demonstrates our commitment to bargain with the strength of our unified membership behind us. Economic times are tough for all Americans, but we must take a stand for what is fair.”
The Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers didn’t have a specific response Sunday to the notion of bringing in a mediator — indicating that the congloms will need to confer about the request before agreeing to participate in a new round of talks. But the org also warned SAG that it’s not going to revise the final offer it made in June.
Production has slowed to a snail’s pace. The big wigs don’t want to start movie production when their major stars could possibly go on strike.
Source: Variety
POSTED BY: Nick Wolfwood
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