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Writer's Strike...Why? Real Estate Will Be Affected!

Last night I sat and read wikipedia about the writer's guild strike. I truly can see both sides of the issue. In 2007, the studio's and the writer's could not come to terms with the renewals of upcoming contracts. Therefore, in fact it brought us to this point.

While some actors and actresses are supporting this, they too, are suffering, paying writer's out of their pockets...and really without writer's their craft is affected.

As I went through the lists of T.V. shows that will be affected...some shows weren't picked up until after the strike was announced...it horrified me. Not because of the T.V. programs but more so for the other employee's being affected and how their livelihood has been taken away.

Funny thing there are many many upcoming writer's, heck if it were me...I would take the opportunity...the world is changing and in my mind...it's the best man or woman for the job.

If this continues...it could cost the entertainment industry 1 Billion dollars. In most instances...its California and New York who will suffer the most....1 Billion dollars lost....they may not see the affects now but when it is number crunch-time....and at the end of the year....

Foreclosures up
unemployment up
Local economies suffer
The U.S. economy suffers
yet another industry in turmoil

Ellen Degeneres went back to work...no monologues...due to the strike but one thing is certain...that is a lady with class...she went back to work because of her 133 employees. Now she is looked down on? Gimme a break...in my mind...she did what is morally right. That is to take care of those who depend on her.

Now writer's think about this...the families that will be effected...those employee's who are not making as much money as you....face it times are tough...are you even certain you will have a job when you get back?

While you are fighting for more money....and credits.....etc. etc....other's are in war...some are starving....it's election year..most consumers look forward to entertainment...it takes us out of our own little worlds.

The studios...stand up...make a decision...move upward and onward. There is enough going on in the world...and the longer you wait to negotiate....the longer some of these employee's suffer.

There is a good chance if this does not happen soon...many actors and actresses may strike as well. Their contracts are up for negations once again. Great...can't wait to read about that!

Funny thing about me...these things turn me off...greed is very ugly...when major league baseball went on strike....I really view them very different....never spent another dime to see them or on their paraphernalia

I know my thoughts are not alone..in my mind...writer's break the strike...and get back into negotiations...remember a lot of families are depending on you. You could in fact have a bearing on the world economy!

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20 Comments on Writer's Strike...Why? Real Estate Will Be Affected!

JAN

2008

Hi Midori, thank you again. I always enjoy your posts. I'm in Honolulu at the CRS Sell-A-Bration Convention and just wrote a 'lite' post on AR about the first day (yesterday) and the Part One Ninja Selling class. WOW!

Aloha,

Midora- Just one of the many reasons we brought our kids to work in Canada and non union states such as Utah. My kids were affected by strikes in LA so we sought work for them elsewhere. Florida is a non union state but SAG is still controlling here. We always chose to do non-SAG work. I am not a union girl, seen too many people hurt rather than helped. Too many good companies go bankrupt. I admire Disney for shunning the union when he was alive. And I admire Ellen for going back to work. Katerina

This story has only been on the fringe of my consciousness. I never thought about all the 'little' people, because the 'big' people are always in the news. Thanks for reminding me.

Goodness. The writers are on strike????

I hadn't noticed.

Does that mean that when the strike is settled that TV shows will be entertaining and, dare I say, well written?

I have to say I credit Ellen and some others who returned to work while they are still on strike! I also see that many of the actors are joining the picket lines at times. I hope they find a resolution and get back to work.

Unfortunately, too many people don't do the right thing when given the opportunity and greed is usually their driving motivator. Thanks for the post.... great points... way to go Ellen!

I guess you have a good point. Since Leno and the other late night guys went back to work I have been pretty happy. But, strikes are not good for the strikers or the employers.

Midori - I couldn't agree with you more. I think everyone is entitled to a fair wage, but greed is another thing. Totally different ball game. It's too bad the consequences of all of this are so far reaching. Like you said it's the little guy that gets hurt the most. I hope they get their act together soon. Kudos to those who have moved on.....

Hi Susie-Thank you....Have fun in Hawaii...and hope you learn lots.

Katerina-My mom worked for the phone company...my dad the post office...phone company went on strike...my parents had 7 kids...and she was supposed to remain loyal and not do what's in the best interest of the family...her family...guess what she was a scab? Twisted in my mind...

It's ok to take a stand....if you wanna strike go ahead...its a choice...but truthfully...while you are trying to work out terms...people are getting hurt financially. You would think with the way the world is changing....terms like scab would be so outdated!

Tara-that is just it...it trickles all the way down to everyone. Also I just saw a video...in a California community of 28,000 people.....2 out of 3 homeowners...are selling their homes....due to distress! You tell me should this make things better?

Lenn-You make me laugh...I noticed there are many movies and t.v. shows that are done with production or they have quite a few shows done already...not sure what the terms are or whether they can even use those shows. There is one show that I absolutely love...and that is Jericho.

Thanks for dropping by. :)

Carole-I can understand a few days...I do hope they get back to work...it will impact many! When you read what exactly is going on....I understand the issues...but darn they have to think about the over all consequences.

JAN

2008

Midori- Yes they have been on strike for quite awhile.....they made a big deal that Jay Leno did his own Monologue....not a good deal mind you. Anyway, you are right any strike hurts the families in the long run, and CA is indeed having some pretty big housing problems.

Midori as a former New Yorker I have to say, that there was a time when Unions helped people. But just like Jimmy Hoffa perhaps that era has come to an end. Prior to the strike, when was the last time Saturday Night Live was funny? About 30 years ago. For many writing is a dream job. And there are a lot of talented people out there.

Will it end up like the air traffic controllers strike-in which Reagan prevailed? Perhaps. No one is irreplaceable. For every person unhappy with their current conditions be it writer or whatever, there are lines of people hoping and waiting to replace them.

I hope they resolve the issues and get back to work.

MAR

2008

The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) is hardly a bunch of victims. The "little guy always gets hurt" comment above was rather comical. WGA went on strike to deal with the producers' aims to enjoy free usage of a variety of work product.

Most WGA members are not millionaires, nor are most of them highly paid. While some above are branding the writers as "greedy", remember that many televison and film companies are Fortune 500 entities, with mega earnings. Who among the critical commenters above is qualified or sufficiently knowledgeable to evaluate whether WGA's demands are "greedy"?

Who are the "little people" in Hollywood and on Broadway? Michael Eisner? Producers who earn tens of millions (or sometimes hundreds of millions)? I think some of the commenters are more than a bit confused and lacking in perspective here.

Reading the varied anti-union comments above, I couldn't help but notice that at least one of the commenters has posted more than once about theft of intellectual property and about that person's own efforts to protect her blog and graphics from theft. Why should the goal of protecting intellectual property somehow exclude the work of television, screen and theatrical writers?

When the strike ended, I noticed that entertainer David Letterman devoted an entire show to congratulating WGA and he did not fail to point out during his show that the producers had badly underestimated the depth of public support for the Writers' Guild of America.

Collective bargaining is a legal and protected activity under U.S. Labor laws. The Wagner Act (National Labor Relations Act) became law in 1935, over seventy years ago. It is still Federal law today. The Wagner Act "protects the rights of most workers to organize labor unions, to engage in collective bargaining, and to take part in strikes and other forms of concerted activity in support of their demands" (quoted from Wikipedia).

Midori, if readers of this post are worried that the WGA strike may adversely affect the economy, why not direct some of their concern to the greedy producers who have been trying to get something for nothing?

MAR

2008

Midori, Congratulations on your selection for the Blogger's Choice Spotlight. This was an issue that had an adverse impact on the industry and the nation. A lot of people suffered and I'm thankful that the strike allowed many to return to their jobs.