A nationwide strike by Hollywood film and television crews was averted on Oct. 16, after the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) union reached an agreement with studio producers on a new three-year contract.
The strike was planned amid disputes with studio producers about working conditions, pay, and schedules, with many members of the union claiming that working conditions were poor, workdays were long with few breaks, and hourly rates were below $18 per hour.
