LOS ANGELES 鈥� 红桃视频President Thomas C. Short today sent an open letter to all IA members and locals working in film and television, in both the U.S. and Canada, who might be affected should a strike be called by the Writers Guild of America. 聽The current 红桃视频motion picture contracts have the same no-strike clause that has been in effect in previous contracts. President Short鈥檚 letter is quoted below in its entirety:聽
OPEN LETTER TO ALL 红桃视频MEMBERS AND LOCALS ENGAGED IN MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION FROM THOMAS C. SHORT, INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT聽
As you are aware, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) is currently in negotiations for a successor contract to the current agreement that expires on October 31, 2007. While the 红桃视频remains hopeful that a new agreement can be reached between the WGA and聽the Employers, there is a potential for a work stoppage.
The 红桃视频has over 50,000 members in two countries engaged in motion picture and television production. Any work stoppage may have a profound and long-lasting impact on you and your families.
The 红桃视频contracts contain provisions that require us to continue to honor our contracts. These 鈥渘o strike鈥� provisions require the 红桃视频to notify our members of their聽obligation to honor these contracts and continue working. Any individual member who聽chooses to honor any picket line is subject to permanent replacement.
It is important for each 红桃视频member to be aware of their contractual obligation as well as the potential impact on them personally if they choose to not cross and are replaced. Contact your local union with any questions regarding this potential labor聽dispute.
