Writers Guild of America on strike
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- Vierotchka
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jsburman
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I'm glad this clip made the connection between picketing and the state of the union movement. Frankly, as a union activist, I find that most members that I speak to are not political. They do understand the advantage they have as union members, but they're heavily effected by what the popular culture says about unions. That's one reason why this particular strike is so heartening. It's puts a union struggle squarely in front of average Americans, and they seem to be overwhelmingly supportive of the writers cause. What will be interersting will be what effect such a popular, visible campaign will have on future union efforts. Not just one's "comfort" with the idea of joining a union, but more deeply, the general public's understanding of what unions are about and how important they are.
- 4 years ago
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jsburman
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Marilynn_Murray
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I'm having a little trouble feeling very sorry for them. I'm pro labor, pro union. The crap that is on television is the reason I can't feel all that much sympathy for them. I think a lot of people feel that way. It's like who cares if they never come back, I've quit watching TV. They are fighting for residuals on what is currently on TV? Why run it again? It was garbage the first time around. I wouldn't cross their picket line anyway.
- 4 years ago
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Marilynn_Murray
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kreneegrl
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the writers are taken for granted and deseve as much as what the actors get or more, because they are a nescesity for the shows.
- 4 years ago
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kreneegrl
