Labour action is brewing behind-the-scenes at “Saturday Night Live”. According to Variety, the post-production editors on the sketch show have voted to strike during the upcoming April 1 episode, unless an agreement is struck with NBCUniversal. READ MORE: ‘SNL’ Hilariously Roasts ‘Dilbert’ Cartoonist Scott Adams Over Racist Tirade Between 12 and 20 editors work on the show and have reportedly vowed to disrupt the show if bargaining sessions remained stalled.
The workers, who organized as part of IATSE Local 700 with the Motion Picture Editors Guild, first voiced their intention to negotiate a new contract in October.
Bargaining has taken place, but has apparently stalled over several points, including on the issue of health benefits. Members of the editing team also asking for high pay rates, which are currently well below industry standards.
NBCUniversal has offered annual increases, but the numbers fail to close the gap between current pay and the standards the editors are demanding. READ MORE: ‘Saturday Night Live’: Scarlett Johansson Presents Woody Harrelson His Five-Timers Jacket Other members of the cast and crew at “SNL” have shown their support for the editors, including at the end of the Feb.
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