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CNN reports that the United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative agreement with Stellantis, which manufactures Jeep, Chrysler, Ram, and Dodge brands. Continue reading “United Auto Workers Reaches Tentative Deal With Stellantis”
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: The original Fab Five are reuniting in December to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Emmy Award-winning Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. Continue reading “Original ‘Fab 5’ Reunite For 20th Anniversary + More News”
President Joe Biden joined a group of striking autoworkers in Belleville, Michigan, today as a gesture of support to the United Automobile Workers labor union. It’s the first time in American history a sitting president has come out and stood on a picket line. Continue reading “President Biden Joins Auto Workers On Picket Line”
Some news items you might have missed:
• White House: President Biden will travel to Michigan on Tuesday and join auto workers on the picket line to “stand in solidarity with the men and women of UAW as they fight for a fair share of the value they helped create.” Continue reading “Biden To Join Auto Workers Picket Line + More News”
A Broadway strike was averted as a union repping a segment of Broadway crew members announced it has reached a tentative deal with theater owners. Continue reading “Broadway Strike Averted As Crew Members Reach A Deal”
U.S. Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman at the annual Budapest Pride march in Budapest, Hungary (screen capture via U.S. Embassy to Hungary Twitter)
UPDATE: The SAG-AFTRA union, representing 160,000 TV and movie actors, voted in favor of a strike today shutting down Hollywood for the first time in 43 years as they join screenwriters striking since May.
SAG-AFTRA, Hollywood’s actors union, is inching closer and closer to a strike after talks with studios came to a halt. A strike would add even more disruptions to production of movies and shows. Continue reading “Actors Union Unanimously Recommends Strike”