IATSE behind-the-camera workers make movies and TV shows happen. They may soon authorize a strike

The Business

IATSE behind-the-camera workers make movies and TV shows happen. They may soon authorize a strike

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Published on Sep 26, 2021, 7:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:28:32

Episode Description

For the first time in decades, the crew members who make movies and TV shows are threatening to strike. Members of IATSE — the union that covers cinematographers, editors, costumers and many more behind-the-camera jobs — say they’ve had enough of low wages and long hours without sufficient breaks. Script coordinator and IATSE member Shawn Waugh tells KCRW why he will vote to authorize a historic strike.

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