The Writers Guild of America is getting even more Oval Office support. First it was Joe Biden, and now Barack Obama has offered backing to striking scribes again Expanding on comments he made online back on May 17 when his Working: What We Do All Day docuseries on Netflix, the 44th POTUS started off a livestream sit-down with Ira Glass by reading a prepared statement on the WGA Strike that started on May 2.
In that thoughtful manner that exemplified his two-terms in the White House, President Obama today said: Part of what this show Working is about is how certain things are constant about the work experience.
People trying to find work that’s satisfying, people trying to pay the bills. Unfortunately, one of the things that’s also been constant is the struggle for people to make sure their employers are treating them fairly and they’re getting a fair share of the pie.
I think what we’ve seen throughout American history is that unions and worker organizations have had to make demands on their employers, those that are controlling whatever industry they’re in, to make sure they’re treated fairly, and entertainment is no exception.
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