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PUBLIC MARKS from rrhobbs with tags labor & tv

11 August 2008

In Defence of “Normal” Working Hours at nyc.locationscout.us

"Couple of interesting treatises from Digital Content Producer on the subject of long workdays typical in the production industry:"

09 August 2008

Strike Over at nyc.locationscout.us

"The WGA Writers Strike is officially over, as reported by The Economist:"

WGA Strike | Beginning of the End? at nyc.locationscout.us

"Positive Sign Or Picket Sign? | WGA Slates Weekend Meetings For Members; Fingers Crossed For Strike Settlement"

Minor Talent / NY / Child Labor Laws at nyc.locationscout.us

"In New York (as well as most, if not all, states), there are specific requirements regarding use of children as performers / actors / models / talent."

Writers Strike Latest on nyc.locationscut.us

Wikipedia says the 2007-2008 WGA Writers Strike has cost $1b | “The current strike has lasted 13 weeks and 1 day, as of February 5, 2008. The last such strike in 1988 lasted 21 weeks and 6 days, costing the American entertainment industry an estimated $500 million ($870 million in 2007 dollars).

07 August 2008