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Jimmy Shergill Fights for Workers' Rights
4 Aug
Summary
- Film crew members often work 18-hour days, including travel time.
- Actors' schedules typically extend to 15 hours, while crew work longer.
- Shergill advocates for a global standard of 12-hour workdays for crew.
Actor Jimmy Shergill is drawing attention to the arduous working conditions of film industry crew members, highlighting that their days often extend to 18 hours, including travel. While actors typically face 12-to-15-hour shooting days, Shergill stresses that his advocacy is primarily for the crew who start earlier and finish later.
Shergill questions the personal toll these schedules take, emphasizing that workers have limited time for their families. He advocates for improved work ethics, noting that health should be prioritized over solely focusing on earnings. The actor pointed out that such intense workdays are unsustainable long-term.
Drawing a comparison to global standards, Shergill mentioned that 12-hour workdays are common internationally, allowing workers personal time. He acknowledged the privilege of actors who may wrap up sooner, unlike the crew who cannot afford such flexibility. Shergill will next be seen in the Netflix series 'Operation Safed Sagar,' premiering on August 7.
