VASI Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 So if you don't have union contract you don't have health benefits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 have to say: it depends... some folks may have their own health insurance, and some non-union employers may provide health insurance. Some union members do not work enough to actually qualify for the union's health plan. IATSE health insurance requires a certain amount of union hours to become eligible, and continuing hours to remain enrolled... BTW, without much fanfare, last August: " Technical employees of The Daily Show With Jon Stewart have unanimously ratified their first collective bargaining agreement, IATSE announced Wednesday. The contract resulted from negotiations between IATSE and the show’s producers, who earlier had voluntary recognized the union... Voluntary recognition is the norm in motion pictures and scripted television, but is often not the case in unscripted fare. " in that case, wages were also not an issue, it was all about health and pension: " The contract provides health and retirement benefits as well as “the continued maintenance of all existing conditions,” the union said. " http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/daily-show-employees-ratify-iatse-deal-357281 The bargaining unit consists of camera operators, video technicians, audio technicians, graphic/chyron (character generator) operators, technical directors, audio assistants, video assistants, videotape/EVS operators, utility technicians, teleprompter operators, costume designers/stylists and makeup/hair stylists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Ok. I understand. It's the same as Greece. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) The Producers requested negotiations on Monday, but they were rescheduled for Tuesday: " A source close to the situation said that email proposals had been sent back and forth, but characterized this afternoon’s talks by saying that the parties would be “in face to face substantive negotiations for the first time.” " the negotiations will consist of contribute to H&W, and everybody returns to work, no retaliations... pretty simple, really. but note this: " The show is in production on its second season. It’s produced by Electus, 5x5 Media, and Magical Elves, as well as the Global Fashion Association. " If there is enough money for all those producers, and there is, then H&W is not much more than Latte money. sure enough: " Negotiations with producers began Monday with crew members repped by the Intl. Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Neither side had a comment, but a knowledgeable source said a deal was reached early Wednesday... Taping of the show is expected to resume Wednesday. " and " Beyond pension and health – the main issues – other terms of the deal were not known. " actually about the only other condition would be non-retaliation against the crew for organizing (job security for existing crew)... The IATSE typically seeks, and gets, nothing more, and so existing rates and terms continue as before. and the IATSE is saying there will be more of these job actions soon... Edited October 17, 2012 by studiomprd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikefilosa Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Yes, a very good thing... but beware: " union rates for reality TV crews wouldn't hit them as hard as they like to pretend it would. " this is because the IATSE will allow any rates on these projects, all they want is dues and H&W contributions... Mike is absolutely correct - and depending upon the combination of your self-esteem, self-worth, and negotiation prowess - be forewarned that under the A rea S tandards A greement, you might well experience a rate reduction and revenue loss. And now under the new ASA - you can be asked to do hazardous work, and if you decline, or ask for a bump do to the nature of the hazard - the union will NOT protect you or your job - the production can replace you at will. In the world of reality, that can go a long way. MF The "hazardous duty" clause in the previous contract has been completely struck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudRaymond Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 The number of L.A. based hires to trigger the "Post 60's" contribution starts when there are more than four individuals. So hiring more local crew has many cost saving benefits. All I can say is fight on. Actually, I believe it is 2 L.A. hires, according to MPIHP. Here's the form http://www.mpiphp.org/forms/employer_accounts/Forms/EmployerNotificationForm.pdf I have tried a couple times to bring people from L.A. to Atlanta, and this becomes an absolute deal-breaker. It doesn't come out of production's budget, but the studio will mandate that no one triggers a Post 60's contribution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 here is another Editors Guild (aka IATSE national local 700) success: http://deadline.com/2014/09/shahs-of-sunset-strike-ryan-seacrest-productions-crew-walkout-832274/ and of course the recent contract for CBS network's major hit show Survivor (finally!). but.... these now "IATSE shows" are still produced with non-union production crews.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 Deadline: " “NBCU and Bravo are calling the shots and they have a much broader agenda than this show,” one insider says. Said another source about why there are no talks NBCUniversal has made a tactical decision to push back against the unionization of unscripted shows. " http://deadline.com/...u-bravo-835693/ update: " The latest twist in the Shahs of Sunset labor dispute occurred Friday, as Ryan Seacrest Productions said it could no longer work with the editors who had been picketing, and Bravo took over the production. A Bravo spokesperson said that "no decision" had been made on whether to replace the striking workers, but sources told The Hollywood Reporter that the network has decided to replace the editors. " http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shahs-sunset-ryan-seacrest-productions-736002?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=hollywoodreporter_breakingnews&utm_campaign=THR%20Breaking%20News_now_2014-09-26%2014%3A23%3A40_ehayden http://deadline.com/2014/09/bravo-takes-over-shahs-of-sunset-from-ryan-seacrest-striking-editors-likely-to-be-replaced-841939/ http://deadline.com/2014/09/bravo-takes-over-shahs-of-sunset-from-ryan-seacrest-striking-editors-likely-to-be-replaced-841939/ " The NBCUniversal cabler will finish off production on the episodes with a non-union crew in Los Angeles. " http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/bravo-takes-over-production-on-shahs-of-sunset-amid-iatse-strike-1201314776/ I may go and join the lines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 The latest twist in the Shahs of Sunset labor dispute occurred Friday, as Ryan Seacrest Productions said it could no longer work with the editors who had been picketing, and Bravo took over the production. A Bravo spokesperson said that "no decision" had been made on whether to replace the striking workers, but sources told The Hollywood Reporter that the network has decided to replace the editors. " Those cheap, scum-sucking scab-using twits! Note that Ryan Seacrest is reportedly worth $280M and makes $65M a year. Giving editors overtime and benefits is not that big a deal. If this were a no-budget show seen by nobody, I could understand it, but this is a fairly successful cable reality show that's been on for two years now, about to go into its third season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 The picket line will continue Monday morning, Sept 29, in continued support of the "Shahs of Sunset" crew at the same location: 5750 Wilshire (right near SAG-AFTRA headquarters.) Call time is 9:00am and we'll be there all day so even if you can spare only an hour or two, please join us. Local 695 members should save their parking receipt and submit to the Local... and don't forget to wear you Local 695 hat or t-shirt!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) thanks for the update, Laurence. marc: " Note that Ryan Seacrest is reportedly worth $280M and makes $65M " also note that Mr. Seacrest is a member of SAG-AFTRA. " If this were a no-budget show seen by nobody, " it is NBC/Universal/Comcast... Edited September 28, 2014 by studiomprd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpaul215 Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 I'm sure their fear is the domino effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigF Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Should ask SAG-AFTRA for soladaritay and: a) scold Ryan publicly encorage all other members to not go on his radio show or be seen with him they never will but it would be nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 For those with Twitter accounts, will you please let Bravo know how you feel about their anti-union behavior? Bravo TV will be running a "Shahs of Sunset" marathon this afternoon, starting at 1:30 (Eastern & Pacific). When they do, it'd be great to get Twitter lit up with messages of protest to Bravo. Local 700' suggests we tweet this: #Shahs marathon? #NotWatching! #Shame on @BravoTV 4 #unionbusting, crewing w/ #scabs! Sign an @IATSE contract! @mpeg700 #1u #shahsofsunset And folks who are on Twitter (or are willing to sign up for Twitter) can automagically send that tweet by clicking on this link: http://bit.ly/ShahsMTweet Please share that link far and wide and ask people to click to tweet sometime after 1:30 Eastern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Will do (even though I do nothing else on Twitter). I walked the picket line this morning on Wilshire --- not a huge turnout by any means, and I could only had the time to walk it for a little over an hour and half, let's hope these efforts see some results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Three days after the NBCUniversal-owned cable network took over control of Season 4 of Shahs of Sunset and canned the striking postproduction staff, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees has made a big move of its own. Representing the Motion Pictures Editors Guild, the union today filed Unfair Labor Practice charges against Bravo Media with the National Labor Relations Board. http://deadline.com/2014/09/shahs-of-sunset-bravo-union-charges-iatse-843108/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 http://deadline.com/2014/10/iatse-rallies-against-bravos-shahs-of-sunset-847538/ Dave Robb gets right to the point in this article by explaining what's at stake. The picket Line will continue this Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, to demonstrate that we are united and continue to support the "Shahs of Sunset" crew. Same location in Los Angeles... 5750 Wilshire, east of Fairfax (right near SAG-AFTRA headquarters.) Call time is 9:30 am but you can come by any time during the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 that is well put, but taking it further, then perhaps the unions can retaliate by banding together, and walking off all the union jobs at anything Comcast-NBC Universal... (sigh) yeah, I know.... that would be as unfair as what Comcast-NBCUniversal-Bravo-Ryan Seacrest just did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 I'd love to see that happen but the lawyers would have to take a look at it first and I'm guessing that could be a violation of the Contract. But what we can do is join the Los Angeles picket line Friday, Oct. 10, at 5750 Wilshire, east of Fairfax (right near SAG-AFTRA headquarters)... all day. It's not just for the "Shahs of Iran" crew... it's for all of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 THIS JUST IN: ‘Shahs Of Sunset’ Strike Over: Deal Ratified With Ryan Seacrest Productions See http://deadline.com/2014/10/shahs-of-sunset-strike-bravo-union-agreement-ryan-seacrest-849670/ We can do it if we stand together. THANKS TO ALL WHO JOINED US ON THE PICKET LINE AND MADE THIS HAPPEN!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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studiomprd Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 and now, another labor dispute in the same building, with another NBCUniversal network: SAG-AFTRA has issued a "no-contract, no-work" order for the Esquire Network program The Getaway, produced by Zero Point Zero Productions Inc. This company has not yet executed a minimum basic agreement with SAG-AFTRA. Therefore, all SAG-AFTRA members are hereby informed that no member may accept work or appear as a guest on this program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 and while the Editors are organizing post production, and SAG-AFTRA is working on the talent: " The SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Department would like to remind all members that Rule 1, which prohibits members from working for a producer who has not signed a SAG-AFTRA agreement, applies to work for the short films created in this {HBO} series. And we are pleased to inform you that the TV/Theatrical Department has created a modified version of the SAG-AFTRA Short Film Agreement to accommodate the Project Greenlight director/producer finalists who wish to employ SAG-AFTRA members. " um, excuse me... what about production crews ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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