Has the writer's strike affected you or anybody you know? (how much, buy)

[UB50]

Originally Posted by Jakehorror

So will the industry start hiring non-union writers? You've heard the term "Scab" right? Just curious if it works that way in Hollywood like it does everywhere else.

In the past, when this has happened, those writers are unable to get a job in the industry when the strike is over. So -- no, it doesn't really work like everywhere else.

In answer to the original question, yes. In fact, one of my good friends works on Leno.

Eventually, this will be resolved. I imagine it might not happen until after Christmas.

[LosFeliz_Diva]

it has impacted me. we were able to finish commercials that were written or in production before the strike.. even though the strike had already started. but once those two gigs for me were up, i haven't gotten any more freelance gigs..and that sucks.

now we're waiting for the strike to end so we can get started on projects that are just waiting to go to production.

strikes are a pain in the arse for all parties involved. from production assistants like me to crew, writers, execs and talent. everyone ends up losing out ultimately unless they're like A-list celebrities (at that point strikes really don't matter.)

it couldn't have come at a worse time with holidays and all. i mean i'm ok financially.. but i'm bored and i want to go back to work. i know people with families who animate for disney and they're struggling for xmas.

hopefully it'll be over soon.

[Cubancoffee]

I know two writers who are walking the picket lines. One has a 3-year-old and she and her husband just bought a house. Her hubby has a good job, but they are worried. Sorry about the Leno reruns.

[majoun]

It has affected a lot of people I know and a large number of people are hurting, particularly because the west side is so dominated by the entertainment industry.

[JackSparrow]

Wonder which impacts America's ECONOMY more: Writers strike, or autoworkers?

[LosFeliz_Diva]

Originally Posted by JackSparrow

Wonder which impacts America's ECONOMY more: Writers strike, or autoworkers?

i would say a writer's strike would impact the economy more because, afterall, california's economy ranks up there with independant countries around the world. last time i checked it was like we have like the 7th largest economy in the world. and we aren't known for our automotive industry.

think of all the movies that are being held up for production that would generate millions upon millions? or the advertising revenue being lost?

hell, most of our cars are imports now anyway.

[JackSparrow]

Originally Posted by LosFeliz_Diva

i would say a writer's strike would impact the economy more because, afterall, california's economy ranks up there with independant countries around the world. last time i checked it was like we have like the 7th largest economy in the world. and we aren't known for our automotive industry.

think of all the movies that are being held up for production that would generate millions upon millions? or the advertising revenue being lost?

hell, most of our cars are imports now anyway.

5th largest economy.

And what you're failing to realize is that the recent UAW strikes were in regard to Toyota and Honda plants in the midwest (ie. what you dismissed as "...imports")

[stock66]

No one I know is affected.
I believe the UAW still has close to 500,000 members (although that keeps dropping so I wouldn't bet on it), I am sure the Writers Guild is no where near that size. Of course when there is a auto strike they typically strike one manufacturer at a time so not everyone is out at once.
LA is a huge town and most of us don't work in TV or film so business carries on and keeps the rest of the economy going. Auto plants are often in smaller towns and are a huge employer for the area. That means when the auto $$ are gone all the business drops and people in all sorts of businesses loose their jobs, right down to the old lady at KMart and the kid at Taco Bell.
I just keep wondering how many of the writers honored the grocery store pickets a few years back.....

[JackSparrow]

Originally Posted by stock66

No one I know is affected.

I just keep wondering how many of the writers honored the grocery store pickets a few years back.....

ouch. ...

[VLWH]

I thought the same thing.

Originally Posted by stock66

No one I know is affected.
I believe the UAW still has close to 500,000 members (although that keeps dropping so I wouldn't bet on it), I am sure the Writers Guild is no where near that size. Of course when there is a auto strike they typically strike one manufacturer at a time so not everyone is out at once.
LA is a huge town and most of us don't work in TV or film so business carries on and keeps the rest of the economy going. Auto plants are often in smaller towns and are a huge employer for the area. That means when the auto $$ are gone all the business drops and people in all sorts of businesses loose their jobs, right down to the old lady at KMart and the kid at Taco Bell.
I just keep wondering how many of the writers honored the grocery store pickets a few years back.....