AOHC Encore 2022-404: Injury Rates Before and After the Proposed 2021 Film

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In this video presentation, Dr. Monia Gay discusses the threat of a 2021 strike from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists, and Allied Crafts (IATSE), which could have disrupted the film and television industry. Dr. Gay provides an overview of IATSE, a labor union that represents about 150,000 members in the US and Canada. The union consists of various professions, including cinematographers, film editors, animators, art directors, script supervisors, makeup and hair artists, props, stagehands, and trade show workers. Dr. Gay also discusses the history of IATSE, emphasizing the poor working conditions and lack of job security in the early days of the industry. She highlights the union's focus on improving pay and safety over the years. Dr. Gay mentions the potential risks faced by crew members, such as slips, trips, falls, electrocution, motor vehicle accidents, and falling equipment. She also discusses the negotiation process and the various issues raised by the union, including excessively long working hours, COVID safety measures, and pay disparities for streaming shows. The contract negotiations resulted in improvements in meal penalties, rest breaks, turnaround time, and pay for streaming shows. However, there were concerns that the contract did not go far enough, and there may be further changes in the future. Dr. Gay concludes by mentioning the union's efforts to track and address injuries and hazards through safety courses, a hotline, and a safety app. This summary is based on the transcript provided.

Keywords

Dr. Monia Gay

IATSE

labor union

film and television industry

working conditions

job security

crew members