Unionized writers for all of MSNBC’s programs got support Wednesday from Hollywood heavyweights in their stalled battle for a contract.
A spokesman for The Writers Guild of America East, the branch that covers the MSNBC workers, said there are a “number of issues” that are stalling negotiations, including protections against overwork, which includes long days, long weeks and unpaid standby time.NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images The unionized staff also work on shows that run on the Peacock streaming service, owned by NBC Universal.
So the People’s Voice Network won’t pay its people? Fascinating.
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