After Burbank strike, ‘1000 Ways to Die’ halts production
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Production has been halted on the cable TV series “1000 Ways to Die” because of a labor dispute with crew members.
“Spike TV has confirmed that production of season four of ‘1000 Ways to Die’ has concluded,” according to a statement from the cable network. The shutdown comes less than a week after nearly 30 crew members went on strike, alleging their efforts to unionize the show were thwarted by their employer, Original Productions.
The company has questioned the right of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Teamsters Local 399 to negotiate on behalf of the workers.
Original Productions had tried to hire replacement workers, but they were unsuccessful in resuming production of the show.
The unions picketed outside the Burbank offices of Original Productions this week in support of the workers, who are primarily seeking health and pension benefits.
-- Richard Verrier, Los Angeles Times