Guild leadership calls it the most valuable deal ever negotiated, but heads of the Los Angeles local say it leaves too many important issues unresolved. We negotiated for our future, and we achieved real gains. Led by local president Patricia Richardson and VPs Frances Fisher and David Jolliffe, the group has held a social media campaign and a series of virtual town halls urging members to reject the deal and have the negotiating team return to the table for a better deal.
In both public statements and in interviews, the two sides have flung a series of accusations at each other. Richardson and other L. Without mentioning Richardson or the L. And turning down this contract would not speak well to the process.
Would we get a better deal? Are they in a position to walk out? There is no better deal in a supposed round two. That is a management line they are giving! They are making studio talking points to the members they represent!
And it sends a message to our leadership that we trust they can negotiate something better. If we send them back to the table, we send them back with the membership supporting them through our vote. Both sides have launched websites arguing their cases, trying to win member votes before the 5 p. PT deadline on July The disputes over the contract cover a variety of topics, but here are some of the most contentious points:.
Intimacy scenes In the wake of the MeToo movement, Hollywood has faced a stronger push to reform practices for filming nude and simulated sex scenes, including the use of intimacy coordinators to oversee and choreograph intimate scenes and ensure constant consent through development and filming.
