A union representing tens of thousands of the entertainment industry’s behind-the-scenes workers narrowly ratified a contract with Hollywood studios on Monday, ending a contentious chapter that put the industry on the brink of a strike
LOS ANGELES—A union representing tens of thousands of the entertainment industry’s behind-the-scenes workers narrowly ratified contracts with Hollywood studios on Monday, ending a contentious chapter that put the industry on the brink of a strike.
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, which represents more than 150,000 workers, said a combined 50.3% of members voting on two separate contracts gave their approval. The three-year deals address concerns about pay and working conditions in a streaming-first Hollywood.
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