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Now Playing: Uncertainty
November 27, 2008
Against the backdrop of a faltering economy, Hollywood took a step closer to another strike after talks between the Screen Actors Guild and producers broke down after weeks of separate meetings.


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Will SAG Moderates Support a Strike?
November 23, 2008
Against the backdrop of a faltering economy, the Screen Actors Guild stepped closer toward a strike after mediated talks with Hollywood producers for a new television and film contract broke down early Saturday morning.

Screen Actors Guild to Seek Strike
November 22, 2008
The Screen Actors Guild said Saturday it will ask its members to authorize a strike after its first contract talks in four months with Hollywood studios failed despite the help of a federal mediator.

Marathon Labor Talks, No Deal Yet
November 21, 2008
A marathon meeting between SAG and the AMPTP on Thursday -- the first session in five months -- gave Hollywood some hope but no relief from its labor pains.

AMPTP Meets with Mediator
October 31, 2008
Negotiators for the AMPTP met for several hours with the federal mediator assigned to deal with the stalemate over SAG's TV/Theatrical contract.

Sound Argument: Battle Over Mikes
October 30, 2008
The future of live performance, particularly in Manhattan's theatre district, could be significantly affected when the FCC issues a ruling on wireless technology and the broadcast spectrum.

SAG's Endgame Is Still a Mystery
October 23, 2008
There are big questions hanging over the festering stalemate between SAG and AMPTP. The foremost is: Do SAG's leaders really think the mediator is going to break the logjam?



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