Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass took no sides in her first statement since the start of the WritersGuildofAmerica strike, instead focusing on a resolution
writers and IATSE union members lost $342.8 million in wages in the 2007-2008 work stoppage. The New York Times reported that the overall hit to the Los Angeles economy was $2.1 billion, including an $830 million bite out of statewide retail sales as entertainment workers trimmed spending.The White House, meanwhile, has declined to weigh in on the strike specifically.
In a statement, Schiff said, “The WGA fight for better pay and wage protections in the era of streaming content is vital to ensuring the livelihood of those who make the entertainment industry such a creative powerhouse. I stand with those striking and urge both sides to swiftly come to a deal that supports good worker salaries and keeps our favorite TV and movie productions afloat.”
Porter wrote on Twitter, “All workers should be compensated fairly, including in a changing economy. I join the chorus of Americans supporting WGAWest and WGAEast and urge both sides to come to a swift agreement that honors the hard work and dedication of writers.
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