{"id":108819,"date":"2023-07-13T23:15:48","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T23:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/13\/wga-dga-teamsters-other-guilds-weigh-in-on-sag-aftra-strike-deadline\/"},"modified":"2023-07-13T23:15:48","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T23:15:48","slug":"wga-dga-teamsters-other-guilds-weigh-in-on-sag-aftra-strike-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/13\/wga-dga-teamsters-other-guilds-weigh-in-on-sag-aftra-strike-deadline\/","title":{"rendered":"WGA, DGA, Teamsters &#038; Other Guilds Weigh In On SAG-AFTRA Strike \u2013 Deadline"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAs <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/tag\/sag-aftra-2\/\" id=\"auto-tag_sag-aftra-2\" data-tag=\"sag-aftra-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SAG-AFTRA<\/a> prepares to hit the picket strains Friday, different unions, guilds and teams are weighing in with messages of solidarity with the actors of their looming battle with the studios. Read some snippets right here, and see their full statements under.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe Writers Guild, whose <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2023\/07\/dispatches-actors-join-writers-ahead-of-first-official-day-of-sag-aftra-strike-1235437650\/#recipient_hashed=1f517022a4fd15e0ff242a1490b769d590c21184c70ecfff2cb869f29aeff001&amp;recipient_salt=8163875ab5129593039cb71be4b3856e508485668f57f9a636969a436b779400&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=exacttarget&amp;utm_campaign=Deadline_BreakingNews&amp;utm_content=449449_07-13-2023&amp;utm_term=164127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strike is in its 73rd day<\/a>, mentioned in a press release: \u201cWe stand solidly behind our union siblings in SAG-AFTRA as they begin their work stoppage. The last time both of our unions struck at the same time, actors and writers won landmark provisions that we all continue to benefit from today \u2013 residuals and pension and health funds.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSaid the Directors Guild, which made a tentative settlement with the <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/tag\/amptp\/\" id=\"auto-tag_amptp\" data-tag=\"amptp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AMPTP<\/a> on June 3 and its members ratified the contract on June 23: \u201cWe are proud to stand with actors and writers in their fight to win agreements that address their unique and important concerns, just as they supported us in our negotiations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2023\/07\/sag-aftra-negotiations-teamsters-iatse-wga-dga-solidarity-1235435411\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1235435411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/tag\/teamsters\/\" id=\"auto-tag_teamsters\" data-tag=\"teamsters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teamsters<\/a>, IATSE, Writers Guild &amp; DGA Express Solidarity With SAG-AFTRA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe Teamsters\u2019 language was a tad extra colourful. Its response reads partly: \u201cGreedy studios have brought this strike on themselves. These multibillion-dollar corporations \u2014 including Amazon, Netflix, Disney, and Apple \u2014 are only successful because of the hard work of union members.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tHere are the complete statements of solidarity from different unions and teams. We will replace this submit as different reactions are available in:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/tag\/wga\/\" id=\"auto-tag_wga\" data-tag=\"wga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WGA<\/a> Negotiating Committee, WGAW Board of Directors and WGAE Council<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-u-padding-l-2 pmc-u-padding-l-2  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe AMPTP has confirmed unwilling to fulfill the justifiable calls for of actors and writers on the bargaining desk in 2023. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-u-padding-l-2 pmc-u-padding-l-2  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tWe stand solidly behind our union siblings in SAG-AFTRA as they start their work stoppage. The final time each of our unions struck on the identical time, actors and writers gained landmark provisions that all of us proceed to profit from at this time \u2013 residuals and pension and well being funds.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-u-padding-l-2 pmc-u-padding-l-2  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSAG-AFTRA has supported the WGA from the beginning of our negotiations, becoming a member of our picket strains and rallies throughout the nation each day writers have been on strike. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-u-padding-l-2 pmc-u-padding-l-2  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tWe pledge to totally help SAG-AFTRA as they strike to get the contract they deserve.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-u-padding-l-2 pmc-u-padding-l-2  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tWe shall be again to you when there&#8217;s something of significance to report. Until then, we look ahead to seeing you and our SAG-AFTRA union siblings out on the picket strains.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-u-padding-l-2 pmc-u-padding-l-2  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tIn solidarity with SAG-AFTRA<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong>DGA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-u-padding-l-2 pmc-u-padding-l-2  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cThe Directors Guild of America is extremely disappointed that the AMPTP did not fairly and reasonably address the important issues raised by SAG-AFTRA in negotiations. During this critical and difficult time for our industry, the Directors Guild strongly supports the actors who will be on strike beginning tomorrow. We are proud to stand with actors and writers in their fight to win agreements that address their unique and important concerns, just as they supported us in our negotiations. And together, we are all in a shared fight for a vibrant, sustainable industry that fairly values all of our unique contributions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong>Teamsters General President Sean M. O\u2019Brien and Motion Picture Division Director Lindsay Dougherty<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-u-padding-l-2 pmc-u-padding-l-2  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cThe Teamsters stand with SAG-AFTRA members of their struggle for a good contract.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-u-padding-l-2 pmc-u-padding-l-2  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cMore than 180,000 SAG-AFTRA and WGA members at the moment are on strike, demanding to be compensated and revered for his or her labor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-u-padding-l-2 pmc-u-padding-l-2  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cGreedy studios have introduced this strike on themselves. These multibillion-dollar companies\u2014together with Amazon, Netflix, Disney, and Apple\u2014are solely profitable due to the onerous work of union members.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-u-padding-l-2 pmc-u-padding-l-2  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cWorkers in this industry are united. They are demanding to be paid their fair share of the wealth they generate for the studios. Teamsters are proud to stand with them in this fight and will continue honoring picket lines.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong\/><strong>Jennifer Dorning<\/strong>, President of the Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-u-padding-l-2 pmc-u-padding-l-2  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cDPE and our coalition of pros stand with SAG-AFTRA members happening strike. SAG-AFTRA members assist convey to life TV reveals, movies, and different content material that produce billions in earnings for vastly profitable studios. Performers, like all professionals, should have the ability to pursue family-supporting careers as their trade evolves with new applied sciences. DPE calls on the AMPTP to barter a contract that gives SAG-AFTRA members with a good return on their work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-u-padding-l-2 pmc-u-padding-l-2  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSolidarity with SAG-AFTRA members who be a part of Writers Guild members in holding the road for a good contract!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/tag\/women-in-film\/\" id=\"auto-tag_women-in-film\" data-tag=\"women-in-film\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Women in Film<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto lrv-u-padding-l-2 pmc-u-padding-l-2  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cWIF stands in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA and their members as they seek equitable compensation, sustainable working conditions, protection from generative AI, and access to affordable health care.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" class=\"optanon-category-C0004\">\n! function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n    if (f.fbq) return;\n    n = f.fbq = function() {\n        n.callMethod ? n.callMethod.apply(n, arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments)\n    }\n    ;\n    if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n;\n    n.push = n;\n    n.loaded = !0;\n    n.version = '2.0';\n    n.queue = [];\n    t = b.createElement(e);\n    t.async = !0;\n    t.src = v;\n    s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n    s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s)\n}(window, document, 'script', 'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\nfbq('init', '422369225140645');\nfbq('track', 'PageView');\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] As SAG-AFTRA prepares to hit the picket strains Friday, different unions, guilds and teams are weighing in with messages of solidarity with the actors of their looming battle with the studios. 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