While never in the unions, I have worked in the industry before. I share some of the concerns of the writers. However, I have to say, the demands of the minimum amount of writers in writing rooms will not sit well outside of the coasts. I live in the Midwest and most people I come into contact every day, aren't even aware of the writers strike. The very few that are, seem in agreement that the demands of better pay and a better payment structure for streaming residuals needs to happen. However, of the few people I have spoken with who are aware and trying to keep abreast of the strike, no one has agreed with the demand of having a specific number of writers for a project. Almost every industry in the country has been doing more with less now for over 3 years. The longer this goes on, the less sympathy there is going to be.
While never in the unions, I have worked in the industry before. I share some of the concerns of the writers. However, I have to say, the demands of the minimum amount of writers in writing rooms will not sit well outside of the coasts. I live in the Midwest and most people I come into contact every day, aren't even aware of the writers strike. The very few that are, seem in agreement that the demands of better pay and a better payment structure for streaming residuals needs to happen. However, of the few people I have spoken with who are aware and trying to keep abreast of the strike, no one has agreed with the demand of having a specific number of writers for a project. Almost every industry in the country has been doing more with less now for over 3 years. The longer this goes on, the less sympathy there is going to be.
That Hollywood Reporter link goes to a story about writers not actors