Thousands Of Hollywood Workers Nearing Historic Strike Vote

By CBSLA Staff, CBS Los Angeles:

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – In a move which could carry massive implications, the union which represents tens of thousands of crew members in the Hollywood entertainment industry is one step closer to a strike.

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) — which represents Hollywood TV and film workers like editors, camera operators, set designers, grips, electricians, make-up artists and graphic artists across the U.S. and Canada – announced Monday that it will move forward with a strike authorization vote.

The IATSE has been bargaining for several months with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the group which represents all the major film and television companies.

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