The Television writers, Writer’s Guild of America, are out on strike. This is the seventh month. Writer’s strike? HUH? you see, in the mainstream media, if anything is reported about the strike it is maybe 2 seconds, once per week.
Some facts; 98% of homes in America have at least one television set. People in America watch on average 4 hours per day.
Seems pretty important to most people, but it’s not. Unions have become nothing in the minds of most people. I was born in 1956. You got a Union job and your were set. Every third person worked as a union member. Maybe one in ten. The public at large does not care; they will watch re-runs, Un-scripted (reality) TV, or rent videos. And...Oh My...read a book!
Unfortunately, this strike will go on for a long time. American Idol starts next month, People will not care.
I am strong Union, although I have never been a Union member. I believe in this strike. The way the world watches shows produced for television is in DVD format, the internet, and other technologies that are not broadcast to a television set.
When the last contract was signed, the Union did not realize the change, how could they. They settled for a small amount of money in this arena, and now are being screwed by the studios.
Please stand up and read the Internet blogs regarding the strike. Both sides. Read and be informed. Knowledge is king. Be aware of your world.
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