UNION BUSTING FOR FUN AND PROFIT
REED HASTINGS THE VILLAIN OF THE NEWEST NETFLIX MOVIE
Attention all Hollywood insiders! We are currently facing a perfect storm, and it's not just because of the recent rainy weather. No, the real storm is brewing in the entertainment industry, and the villain of the hour is none other than Reed Hastings, the co-founder and former CEO of Netflix.
Now, I know what you're thinking. "But Netflix is our savior! They've given us endless hours of binge-worthy content!" And while that may be true, we can't ignore the fact that Hastings has a history of going after unions. He's already spent millions trying to destroy the teachers' unions and is now setting his sights on the entertainment industry.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) are currently in negotiations with Netflix, and things are not looking good. The WGA has even declared a strike against practices popularized by Netflix, such as the use of AI. But fear not, my fellow Hollywood insiders, for we have some strong leaders on our side.
Meredith Stiehm, president of the WGA, and Fran Drescher, president of SAG-AFTRA, are standing strong and supporting their members and bargaining teams. They know that the key to winning big gains in contracts is to put members at the forefront of negotiations. And they're not alone. Both unions have large bargaining teams that are broadly representative of their membership and are committed to open communication with their members.
But let's not forget about Hastings and his multimillion-dollar bonuses. Rumor has it that they may be on the line this year because of the writers' strike. So, let's take a moment to imagine how Hastings might be feeling right now. He's probably sitting in his office, surrounded by his fancy gadgets and expensive artwork, wondering how he got himself into this mess. Well, Reed, let me tell you something. You can't mess with Hollywood unions and expect to get away with it.
In all seriousness, though, this strike is not just about money. It's about protecting the livelihoods of writers and actors who have dedicated their lives to this industry. They deserve fair wages, healthcare, and pensions. And they deserve to be treated with respect.
So, let's stand with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA in their fight against Hastings and his anti-union agenda. Let's show him that Hollywood unions are not to be messed with. And let's hope that this storm passes quickly so we can get back to doing what we do best: creating amazing content that brings joy to millions of people around the world.
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Netflix bosses’ multimillion-dollar bonuses may be on the line this year because of the writers strike https://fortune.com/2023/06/02/hollywood-writers-strike-netflix-shareholders-wga-executive-pay-meredith-stiehm-reed-hastings/
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