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Is There ‘Another’ Hollywood Strike Coming? The American Federation Of Musicians ‘Is Prepared To Do Whatever It Needs’ For AI Protections & Streaming Residuals

Published Tuesday, January 23, 2024
by Labor News Story Link To CNN
Is There ‘Another’ Hollywood Strike Coming?  The American Federation Of Musicians ‘Is Prepared To Do Whatever It Needs’ For AI Protections & Streaming Residuals

Elizabeth Wagmeister at CNN reports another Hollywood Strike may be on the horizon.  The American Federation of Musicians (AFM), which represents Musicians across the Entertainment Industry, begins contract negotiations today (Monday, January 23rd) with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.  The Union is seeking a deal to better reflect the current state of streaming media.  The AFM is also seeking Artificial Intelligence protection, increased wages, health care improvements, improved working conditions and residual payments for streaming content.  The AFM has 70,000 Members in the United States and Canada, including Instrumental Musicians working in orchestras, bands, clubs and theater who create music for film, television, commercials and other mediums.

To Directly Access This Labor News Story In Its Entirety, Go To: Music unions prepare to strike over AI, streaming residuals | CTV News

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