IATSE Members Overwhelmingly Approve Strike, Moves Hollywood One Step Closer To Historic Shutdown

By CBSLA Staff, CBS Los Angeles:

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, made up of tens of thousands of workers in the Hollywood entertainment industry, gave overwhelming approval Monday to authorize a strike, a move which could potentially shut down industry.

According to a news release from the IATSE, about 98% of members voted in favor of authorizing a strike. The vote turnout was over 90%.

“The members have spoken loud and clear,” IATSE International President Matthew Loeb said in a statement. “This vote is about the quality of life as well as the health and safety of those who work in the film and television industry. Our people have basic human needs like time for meal breaks, adequate sleep, and a weekend. For those at the bottom of the pay scale, they deserve nothing less than a living wage.”

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