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Cupertino Production Assistants Unionize
30 Jul
Summary
- Production assistants on CBS' 'Cupertino' voted to unionize.
- This is the first win for the Production Assistants United movement at CBS.
- The union's next step is contract negotiations with CBS Studios.
Production assistants working on CBS' new legal drama, 'Cupertino,' have successfully voted to unionize with LiUNA Local 724. This vote represents a key achievement for the Production Assistants United movement, marking its inaugural union victory with a production from CBS Studios. The production assistants conveyed their enthusiasm for commencing contract negotiations, aiming to establish improved working conditions.
Historically, Production Assistants United contracts have addressed crucial aspects such as providing health coverage, setting minimum pay rates, and outlining holiday provisions. The movement also focuses on creating avenues for career progression for early-career workers in the entertainment industry. This latest unionization effort signals a continuing trend of production assistants choosing collective bargaining.
