By Ted Johnson Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and three dozen members of Congress are trying to build momentum to offer relief to entertainment industry workers sidelined by the coronavirus or impacted by the wave of cancellations and shutdowns across showbiz.
They sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy calling for provisions that specifically address the unique nature of industry employment.
In the letter, they write that benefits provided to the workers should be calculated based on verifiable anticipated earnings “for a current or future contract that has been cancelled, rather than prior wage history.” “As Members representing many constituents who work in film, television, theater, and live
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