Tagged: Strike

Tom Kemp, Vice President (Actor/Performer) of SAG-AFTRA New England and Vice-Chair of the union’s negotiating committee, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the negotiations that ended their strike.

Members of the SAG-AFTRA union rallied in Boston on Labor Day. SAG-AFTRA New England President Andrea Lyman says a big issue of concern is how A.I., or Artificial Intelligence will be used in film production.   Actors Daniel Washington said A.I. can’t replace the work done by true performers.   Among those showing their support […]

Andrea Lyman, President of SAG-AFTRA New England, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the ongoing strike and their Labor Day Breakfast and Rally.

SAG-AFTRA Member David Cedrone speaks with WATD’s Christine James about working as a local union actor and the ongoing strike.

In this report WATD’s Dan McCready takes a look at the impact the SAG-AFTRA Strike could have on the local film industry and the South Shore overall.  

Weymouth based Casting Director, and SAG-AFTRA member Jodi Purdy-Quinlan, talks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the issues behind the strike and its local impact.    

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan, join three Chamber of Commerce leaders to discuss this impact that the ongoing strike by members of the Writers’ Guild of America could have on the South Shore’s economy. WATD’s Dan McCready files this report. Rob Hakala contributed to this story.