COVID-19 survivor Tom Hanks has a message for anyone unwilling to “do their part” to stop the spread of the respiratory illness. Appearing Tuesday on NBC’s “Today,” Hanks reflected on his own early bout with the coronavirus and questioned why […]
The US has the worst record among major developed countries when it comes to workers’ rights, according to a survey of labor unions. The world’s largest economy is ranked a 4 in a scale by the International Trade Union Congress, meaning there […]
“It might be helpful to look at a calendar and use a finger on each hand to point to the days in question.” […]
“Having children makes you gutsy,. You don’t put up with a lot of BS because you have a family to consider.” […]
“It puts the company on notice. They can’t deny that it occurred.” […]
Cathy Repola of MPEG says that “sensationalized headlines” about the California bill have “created a great deal of confusion among our members.” […]
On a Saturday in late June, over 40 women members gathered at the Guild’s LA headquarters for a roundtable entitled “#MomsToo.” Amy Adrion, who directed “Half the Picture” (2018), which “celebrates the groundbreaking work of female film directors and investigates the systemic discrimination” against women in Hollywood, was also in attendance. […]
While this fight has proven difficult and remains incomplete, there are encouraging lessons to take away from this job action as well. […]
The Guild is a democratic organization. Members need to vote, participate in online and in-person discussions about matters of importance and play a role in steering the union. […]
Our union has long been an advocate of respectful workplace behavior, and its leadership strongly believes that members are absolutely entitled to work in a safe environment free from hostility and discrimination. […]
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