Summary:
- Atlanta SAG-AFTRA members rally for fair wages and respect amid the ongoing Hollywood writer's strike.
- Hollywood writer's strike has halted TV and movie productions across the United States for over 100 days.
- Georgia's lucrative production industry faces potential losses of around $1.3 billion due to the strike.
- Actors and writers remain resolute in their fight for equitable treatment and compensation.
Atlanta SAG-AFTRA members held a rally as the Hollywood writer's strike enters its fourth month, impacting TV and movie productions across the nation.
The Hollywood writer's strike, which began over 100 days ago, has brought TV and movie production to a standstill. Recently, actors joined the strike for better compensation. In Fulton County, Atlanta, SAG-AFTRA union members and industry professionals gathered to demand fair wages and respect in their industry. The strike's impact is particularly significant in Georgia, a major production hub. The state's lucrative tax credit program has turned it into a production powerhouse, contributing billions to the economy. However, the strike's duration could lead to substantial financial losses. The rallying actors and writers are committed to continuing their fight for equitable treatment and compensation.
As the strike reaches over 100 days, the determination among writers and actors remains strong, even as they face concerns about streaming service compensation. Chelsea Bind 4, reporting live from Fulton County for Atlanta News First.