A reported strike vote has been called, bringing with it the possibility of a partial Broadway shutdown as early as this weekend.
Updated 1 hour agoThe IATSE union reportedly called for a strike authorization vote WEdnesday, giving its members two days to cast a deciding vote after negotiations failed to produce a contract agreement.
That means that IATSE workers under the pink contract could be on strike starting Friday morning if they authorize a strike and no agreement is reached.the pink contract being negotiated covers about 1,500 stagehands, wardrobe personnel, and hair and makeup artists. The union members work across 45 productions currently on Broadway and on tour.
The union's previous contact reportedly ended on July 2, and its members have been working under those terms in the weeks since.In order to strike, the union needs to meet a 75%"yes" vote on the authorization. Only then can the union's president call a strike, THR said. “We need to show strength and unity to ensure we win the wages, benefits and rights that all members at IATSE have earned and deserve,” IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb told the outlet.
The contract negotiations reportedly center around health care, increases wages and housing for touring crews.
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