Film/entertainment workers can share stories about the issues affecting them to build solidarity across crews/crafts. Anonymous, submit via DM. #IAStories
Local 600 mourns the passing of Halyna Hutchins, a Director of Photography who died from injuries sustained on the set of “Rust” in New Mexico, on Thursday, October 21. #HalynaHutchins
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🙋🏽♂️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏿Raise your hand if you’ve ever been told that the job would be real chill so that you’ll accept the job only to find out that it’s a complete dumpster fire? #iastories#baitandswitch
Halloween is just around the corner! And to help you get way ahead of the carve! Here's a handy list of #UnionMade treats for your #Striketober festivities.
I’ve had a similar experience. Many times where I’ve burnt my mouth eating a microwave burrito that was too hot. Couldn’t waste the time to let it cool 🤦#IAstories#strike
THREAD. Studios are trying to 10lbs of c47s in a 5lb bag, adding more work to already packed schedules. If you feel UNSAFE this week, please report it.
In response to our strike deadline announcement this week, we are getting reports some studios are scheduling unplanned sixth and seventh days and additional overtime. (THREAD)
No one should work full time and not know how they're going to pay for an emergency expense and they REALLY shouldn't work 60 hrs a week and be in this position. #IALivingWage#IAStories
My car has broken down twice in the past 1 1/2 weeks. As I sit here waiting for a tow, I can’t help but wonder how much it will cost to repair & if I can even afford it. If I was paid a livable wage as a WA, I wouldn’t be panicking right now. #IASolidarity@IA_Stories@IATSE
“I don’t want to be reliant on an industry that barely allows people who literally work to the bone to survive in retirement” #IAStories#WheresOurCut#NewMediaIsntNew
Having a new baby at home is such an incredibly important time for a new family and it is awful that the culture of film and tv has put so many families in this position. We need #IAReasonableRest#IAStories
@IA_Stories My H (in electrics) was working 17+ hour days when we had a newborn. He would leave the house before 5am & get home after 11pm to both me & the baby crying. Needless to say, we only have one kid.
@IA_Stories And for everyone else, who consumes the content…you cannot look away either.
KNOW what goes into the making of the products you purchase, be they a cell phone, a pair of jeans or a TV show.
We unequivocally and steadfastly stand with Striking @BCTGM workers at Kellogg.
The folks on the line need to know who stands with them. Will you join us in signing their pledge?
#KelloggStrike#IASolidarity#Striketober
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