SAG-AFTRA Rallies Striking Actors Outside Paramount: ‘This Is Your Time’
variety.comGene Maddaus Senior Media Writer SAG-AFTRA held a massive march and rally outside the Paramount studio on Wednesday, as the union marked 62 days on strike.
Union leaders argued that the strike has resonated across industries, as workers stand up to “unchecked corporate greed.” “What’s at stake is bigger than just the entertainment industry,” said Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the union’s executive director. “It’s about the livelihoods of everyone who needs a job to earn a living.” He urged actors to use their voices and authenticity to speak for the broader labor movement. “This is your time,” he said.
Lorena Gonzalez, the executive secretary-treasurer of the California Labor Federation, said that the union’s push to regulate artificial intelligence is relevant to other industries.
She cited efforts to replace big-rig drivers and Ralphs checkout workers with robots. “AI is not just an actor issue. It’s not just a writer issue,” Gonzalez said. “The threat of robots taking over human interaction is an issue in every workplace in California.
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