Contract Talks 2001

Labor: The notoriously contentious union is scrambling to replace its president and top operating...



Labor: Tentative pact boosts payments for cable reruns and pay for mid-income artists.




Although Hollywood averted actor and writer strikes this year, maintaining labor peace will only get...



Labor: But negotiations on new pact with studios could continue if no agreement is reached by midnight.




Labor: The two sides remain divided over issues including cable residuals, minimum payments and foreign...




For Hollywood's middle class, between big stars and wannabes, life is one break away from fame and one...



Pact: Turning point came when both sides signaled they had no issues deemed worthy of a strike.



Labor: Strike fears have eased, but actors will push to improve pay for middle-class performers.



Barring a last-minute glitch, Hollywood studios and writers are expected to sign off on a new three-...



Hollywood: Progress is reported as negotiations continue past the 12:01 a.m. deadline. Deal would avert a...




As Hollywood holds its breath over the possibility of a writers strike, ongoing internal struggles within...



Labor: City-funded report says a prolonged Hollywood walkout also could mean loss of 81,900 jobs and...



Labor: Head of Teamsters local says members might keep working if writers walk out in their contract...



Politicians: Both writers and studios are surprised, but not upset, by Riordan's efforts to avert a...



Economy: Drumbeat of bad news deepens fears about stalled talks. Uncertainty and layoffs pressure both...