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Abbott Elementary PAs Vote to Unionize
11 Dec
Summary
- Twelve workers may be impacted by the recent unionization vote.
- This marks the fourth Warner Bros. production unionized this year.
- PAs cite affordability crisis in Los Angeles for their fight.
Production assistants for the popular show Abbott Elementary have successfully voted to unionize. This significant move could impact up to twelve workers, with further eligibility decisions pending. The union's efforts have now secured representation in four Warner Bros. Television productions this year, demonstrating a growing trend in the industry.
This latest victory follows successful unionization drives for other shows, highlighting a concerted push for labor rights among production staff. The union, Production Assistants United, backed by LiUNA Local 724, has been actively organizing workers in the television sector. The group publicly announced their unionization attempt in mid-September.
Workers involved emphasized the importance of solidarity in improving industry conditions. They specifically pointed to the affordability crisis in Los Angeles as a driving factor behind their fight for better support, aiming for a future where they can not only survive but also thrive in their careers.
