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  1. VFX Community Planning Protest During Oscars

    VFX Community Planning Protest During Oscars

    7:10 pm PST 2/22/2013
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    A small plane with a banner that reads “Box Office + Bankrupt = Visual Effects vfxunion.com” is scheduled to fly over the red carpet Sunday. READ MORE

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  2. Union to Leaflet Katzenberg’s Pre-Oscar MPTF Fundraiser

    Union to Leaflet Katzenberg’s Pre-Oscar MPTF Fundraiser

    4:33 pm PST 2/22/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The employees, represented by the SEIU, will be protesting the event as part of an ongoing labor dispute. READ MORE

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  3. Union Pickets MPTF Hospital, Clinics

    4:55 pm PST 2/21/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    Charges and countercharges fly as the SEIU considers whether to picket Jeffrey Katzenberg’s Saturday pre-Oscar fundraiser. READ MORE

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    Hollywood Interns: Fox Lawsuit Likely to Break Ground

    Hollywood Interns: Fox Lawsuit Likely to Break Ground

    9:33 am PST 2/21/2013
    • Eriq Gardner
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    A proposed class action breaks down how Fox has allegedly exploited unpaid labor. Both sides make arguments in anticipation of a summary judgment ruling later this year. READ MORE

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  5. LA Entertainment Jobs, Production Days Increased in 2012, Says Report

    LA Entertainment Jobs, Production Days Increased in 2012, Says Report

    3:31 am PST 2/21/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation found jobs jumped 3.7 percent and production days were up 1.7 percent. READ MORE

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  6. Union to Picket MPTF Hospital Thursday

    Union to Picket MPTF Hospital Thursday

    6:56 pm PST 2/19/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The looming question is whether Jeffrey Katzenberg’s Saturday pre-Oscar MPTF fundraiser will also see picket lines. READ MORE

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  7. Editors Walk Out on History's 'Swamp People'

    Editors Walk Out on History's 'Swamp People'

    4:14 pm PST 2/19/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The Motion Picture Editors Guild has instructed members and potential members not to work for the show, which is produced by a subsidiary of Endemol. READ MORE

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  8. WGA West Members to Vote on Constitutional Amendments

    WGA West Members to Vote on Constitutional Amendments

    4:51 pm PST 2/18/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The amendments would update the guild’s voting procedures. READ MORE

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    Fired Rhythm & Hues Workers Sue Over Terminations Without Notice

    Fired Rhythm & Hues Workers Sue Over Terminations Without Notice

    12:29 pm PST 2/15/2013
    • Eriq Gardner
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    A class-action lawsuit is filed on behalf of about 250 employees let go from the bankrupt visual effects house. READ MORE

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  10. SAG-AFTRA Commercials Negotiations 'Cordial and Positive'

    SAG-AFTRA Commercials Negotiations 'Cordial and Positive'

    4:41 pm PST 2/14/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The negotiations may test whether the merged union has greater leverage than its separate predecessors. READ MORE

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  11. WGA West Re-Ups Executive Director David Young

    WGA West Re-Ups Executive Director David Young

    5:47 pm PST 2/8/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The five-year extension means that Young will preside over the next two cycles of bargaining with the studios. READ MORE

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  12. New Zealand Official Orders ‘Hobbit’ Document Release

    New Zealand Official Orders ‘Hobbit’ Document Release

    8:47 am PST 2/7/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    Warner Bros.’ New Line unit warns that disclosure of sensitive communications between the company and the government would be a “major disincentive” to future production in the country. READ MORE

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  13. SAG-AFTRA Election Calendar Turns Up Pressure for Progress on Pension and Health (Analysis)

    SAG-AFTRA Election Calendar Turns Up Pressure for Progress on Pension and Health (Analysis)

    12:27 pm PST 2/6/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    Reading the tri-union tea leaves also suggests that WGA negotiations might go down to the wire next year. READ MORE

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  14. David White Appointed to AFTRA Health & Retirement Board

    David White Appointed to AFTRA Health & Retirement Board

    4:06 pm PST 2/4/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The appointment comes amid member frustration that the SAG and AFTRA pension, health and retirement plans are still as separate as they were before the unions merged. READ MORE

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  15. SAG-AFTRA Commercials Proposals to Focus on Wages, P&H (Exclusive)

    SAG-AFTRA Commercials Proposals to Focus on Wages, P&H (Exclusive)

    7:14 pm PST 2/3/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    Meanwhile, there are no concrete developments in merging the two sets of pension and health plans. READ MORE

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  16. Directors Guild of America Names Negotiations Committee Co-Chairs

    Directors Guild of America Names Negotiations Committee Co-Chairs

    4:26 pm PST 2/3/2013
    • Jane Kellogg
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    Bond director Michael Apted and "West Wing" director Thomas Schlamme were appointed Sunday to the next DGA Feature Film and Television Negotiations Committee. READ MORE

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  17. MPTF Hospital Stonewalling Labor Negotiation, Says Union

    7:32 pm PST 1/31/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The SEIU has sought a contract extension in order to continue bargaining but says "our members are ready" to strike. READ MORE

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  18. WGA Ends Comedy Central Ban

    WGA Ends Comedy Central Ban

    8:42 pm PST 1/23/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    In an email to members, guild leaders also signaled that negotiations for renewal of its industry-wide contract with producers won’t take place until 2014. READ MORE

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  19. SAG Awards Dinner Menu Revealed

    SAG Awards Dinner Menu Revealed

    6:36 pm PST 1/17/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    The menu -- from Lucques Catering, under the direction of chef Suzanne Goin and business partner Caroline Styne -- includes salmon, beef tenderloin and a vegan alternative. READ MORE

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  20. Canadian Talent Consultant Charged in Alleged Actor Visa Scam

    6:58 pm PST 1/10/2013
    • Jonathan Handel
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    Andrew Boryski is charged with 32 counts; “this suspect, who’s an aspiring actor himself, has landed a role in a real life crime drama” says a federal agent. READ MORE

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