NBCUniversal is under investigation from the Los Angeles City Controller's office after trimming trees near Hollywood strike picket lines.
NBCUniversal is currently under investigation by the Los Angeles City Controller office after the studio trimmed trees near the picket line for Hollywood writers and actors currently on strike. The WGA authorized a writers strike in May, while SAG-AFTRA approved of an actors' strike this month. While writers and actors are part of different unions, they are both striking for similar reasons, with picket lines outside the headquarters of major studios.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Now, The Wrap reports NBCUniversal is being investigated by LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia after trimming trees near the writers and actors' picket line over the weekend. Striking members of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA have accused NBCUniversal of trimming the trees to remove shade from the road during California's hot summer. Mejia's office is investigating whether NBCUniversal has a permit to trim the trees in question.
Why Writers & Actors In Hollywood Are Currently On Strike The ongoing writers and actors' strikes in Hollywood mark the first time the WGA and SAG have gone on strike together in 63 years. Both organizations are fighting for increased pay and residuals for streaming, the latter of which has become important due to the rising popularity of streaming services. The WGA and SAG-AFTRA are also fighting for the regulation of artificial intelligence in creating new films and TV shows.
The strike has caused studios associated with the AMPTP to halt television and film production, having no writers or actors to continue making new content. However, SAG-AFTRA has approved some movies to film during the strike as long as their production companies aren't associated with AMPTP. This includes two productions from A24, Mother Mary and Death of a Unicorn, alongside a few dozen others.
NBCUniversal's tree trimming may have been a move against striking writers and actors, or an honest decision the trees were due for. However, with Mejia's office now investigating the studio for trimming the trees, it may not be long before the truth of their decision comes to light. Either way, NBCUniversal's decision to trip the trees will make it more difficult for striking writers and actors, who now need to contend with blistering summer heat as they fight for fair contracts.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Hollywood unions file labor complaint against NBCUniversalThe Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild this week have filed grievances with the National Labor Relations Board against NBCUniversal over what the unions call unsafe picketing conditions.
Consulte Mais informação »
Donald Trump investigation: What is a target letter and what comes next in Jan. 6 investigationFormer President Donald Trump said he received a target letter regarding special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Consulte Mais informação »
Enkyboys in Hollywood: Brice Gonzalez, young Texas native, makes his mark in HollywoodBrice Gonzalez is working to keep his late father's legacy alive months after losing him to cancer.
Consulte Mais informação »
Writers Guild, SAG-AFTRA File Labor Grievance Against NBCUniversal (Exclusive)The two unions claim the studio has infringed on their members’ right to picket as well as their safety by obstructing the public sidewalk in front of their lot. NBCUniversal says it 'will cooperate' with any inquiries from the National Labor Relations Board.
Consulte Mais informação »
WGA/SAG File Federal Complaint Over Construction Outside NBCUniversal; City Controller Investigating Trimmed Ficus TreesTreegate just became a thing. City Controller Kenneth Mejia has vowed to look into the newly pruned Ficus trees outside of Universal’s Gate 8, after picketers drew attention to their thinned …
Consulte Mais informação »
Striking writers and actors accuse NBCUniversal of blocking picket areaHollywood's striking Writers Guild of America (WGA) and SAG-AFTRA actors' union filed a grievance with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against Comcast's NBCUniversal on Tuesday, accusing the company of blocking a picket area.
Consulte Mais informação »